[RYOham]

I've been rolling my own cigarettes for over a year. I used to smoke American Spirits Lights (Yellow). But now I buy the American Spirits in the light blue can. I always wondered why they don't make the "lights" in cans. I've noticed they have tubes labeled "lights", so is a light cigarette based on the tube only? What if you roll your own by hand?

I just find the light blue cans of American Spirits a bit strong. I roll by hand and use the Premier King filters with an assortment of different papers. But it's still a bit too strong.

I have tried different types of tobacco from my local tobacco shops, such as "Danish Export", and while it seem lighter, I actually feel pain in my chest after a week or so. This is why I went back to American Spirits. Maybe my body is just used to it, but it's still a bit strong.

[Burke]

Wow - I'm kinda in the same boat as you...Yellow American Spirits is my brand. And, a visitor from the UK had me try one of her hand-rolled ciggys - And I've been craving the damn things ever since! So smooth and flavorful. I've been smoking more Am.Sprts. as a result. Waiting for my order to come in, from rollyourown.com
I've got no places around here that sell cigarette tobacco! Anyway, I would say - Try ordering some of those little 1 Oz. sample packs on line, till you find the brand you like.
As for me, I'm trying to track down that peach flavored tobacco that this girl was using (I didn't get a good look at the pouch) It had 3 Gold Leaves on it and was green?
Ah, well. If I find out something useful for ya, I'll post again. Good luck!

[rks1949]

I don't hand roll my cigs,but I use Criss Cross "Smooth Blend" pipe tobacco. It has a faint sweet taste to it,and smokes great! It is cut for pipes,and rolling. I use it in a Powermatic II injector,and it makes perfect cigs.

[as2k]

I've been using the Peter Stokkebye Turkish (pipe cut) blended about 50/50 with American Spirit in the blue can. I used to smoke American Spirit yellows and this is a decent approximation.

With RYO, it's all about the filter, though. And honestly, I have yet to find a truly "light" filter. The difference between tubes is very mild, imo.

The Vera Cruz midnight is the closest to a "light" that I've found. I'm anxiously awaiting the release of the light Beretta tube, because that's my favorite so far.

Now if I could just find a tobacco that approximates American Spirit in a pipe cut...

[marconewt]

I've recently tried a tobacco from Gawith Hoggart from "smoking pipes.com" called Kendal Mixture. look under their 'bulk" tobacco tab for it.

It's a little expensive about $55 per pound.

But very nice smoke. almost a hint of flowers. very nice finish also.

I use the tops roller for my tubes; love it mucho.

I am also a american spirit yellow fan and the kendal mixture has been the closest thus far.