I bought 25 of these based on the reviews I read. I have smoked 4 so far and I am sad to say that I am very disappointed. In each case the draw has been extremely tight and it was very difficult to keep them lit. This was despite the rather "spongy" construction. They also burn extremely hot which leads to a somewhat acrid taste. At just over £2 each they should represent good value, but they are very poor compared to the likes of, say, a Henri Wintermann half corona. I will not buy them again.