I just wanted to let all who helped that I tried the advice given and I just finished a GREAT tasting smoke of Gaslight!!! Thank u! Great group of folks! I need more tins...

In this context I will assume option #1 !

Okay follow-up question:

What exactly does rub out mean?

I assume it means to use your fingers and rub the tobacco until small flakes are left... do I have this right?

Any advice on run out?

:clap: you all are amazing. Thanks so much for the advice! I will give these suggestions a try. I was pretty bummed that I didn’t think it through first . This resulted in a bad smoke tonight. I know... petty problem... I only smoke one weekends so opportunity is limited but I’ll try again tomorrow!...

I am new to pipes. I have been at it about a month and enjoy it very much. Started with escudo navy. Love it! But.. Recently bought some Gaslight but I’m having a hard time smoking it. It’s in a form that I’m not used to and want some advice on how to pull the tobacco from the “block” to fill the pi...

Thanks!!! Whew.

NOOB here... I have heard about SPRT numerous times. What does it stand for? It’s driving me nuts!! I want to try it.

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to pipe smoking. Just got a Stanwell pipe and a tin of Escudo Navy VaPer. I am loving it! I think I’m hooked (not in an addictive way re nicotine). I am thinking of another pipe and bought three more tins to try out. I am very excited about this hobby and I ...