Smoking sample "A" in a meerschaum, it is rather dry and has a hint of pepper around the edges.I agree with Jim in that it's a lot like a cigarette.The retro has a bit of burn not so much I quit trying.Tobacco is fairly easy to pack and light, and would make for a good work smoke.Seems pretty simple and I guess this is what you mean by one dimensional, but all in all a nice quick smoke to work by.