I used to be heavily into RYO. I experimented with many machines, tubes and of course, tobaccos and blending. I finally ended up with a Premier Supermatic, which I still believe is the best all-round machine out there. I was extremely interested in the purported ease of the electrics, but never found one that seemed like it would stand up to the long-term rigors of habitual use. I found that, once I got my skillz down solid, I could produce a pack of cigs in about 5 minutes. Not bad.

For tobacco, I blended two D&R offerings, specifically, Windsail Platinum (golden flue cure) and a Euro belnd called Ryback (fire cure) along with a little Layne 1Q. This rendered an exceptionally smooth, full-flavored smoke with great finish and aroma. The biggest reason I RMO was flavor and I always maintained that if I were forced to smoke only commercial cigarettes, I'd quit the same day.

After much experimentation, I found Gambler Full Flavor tubes to be the most neutral, with no paper, chemical, or after taste. They're among the cheapest too.

I finally got sick and tired enough of the holes in my cloths, stink in my house and car, that I gave it up and have been a vaper for the past two years and won't be looking back.