Burn of the Day

[Mr.P]

Wazzup maunamoku! Had a bit of your tung tinge and heated some of the kalimantan sample yesterday! Nice relaxing experience. This is a heavy wood with a really nice bittersweet dry down and a top/heart that is somewhat labdanum like and a little animalic / musky.

I have read with interest some of the brief discussions about where barnyard / musky notes come from and whether these aromas are present the wood itself or a result of soaking or fermentation. I would say this wood shows some of those notes are inherent in the wood itself. I feel like this wood needs a little higher temp to really shine.

 

[EJayB]

Heating an old piece of Malaysian wood from SQ
Just amazing smelling , so refined and clear all beautiful notes no bunt wood or popcorn scents with this wood .
Outstanding

 

[Oudamberlove]

Morning session completed

 

[User]

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[Mr.P]

Heating slivers of wood at controlled temps is the way to go. A small piece of wood can last decades or multiple generations if burned this way.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Last night, ASO Mysore,
mmmmmmm creamy buttery.

Now, KZ premium Brunei heartwood,
mmmmmmm powdery florals.

😊

 

[The Scent Guru]

Vietnamese this morning 🙂

 

[Oudamberlove]

Same here, Vietnamese.
Gyokushodo no. 422 Vietnamese Kizami
It’s supposedly soil agarwood, or at least a mix thereof.
A touch of powdery florals, a little fruit, resin, and a hint of spice at higher heat. It fills my room with a nice aroma, which reminds me of high quality incense sticks.

 

[iori]

Special kyara from brother koz
stellar piece, at 70c strong bitterness "this bitterness is unique i probably saw it only in 2-3 woods have regal feeling" with background of beautiful flower garden, gorgeous sweetness, ghost of milky tinge!
at 75c i get lots of clean fruits and get more complex with layers i can detect pineapple and peach

 

[Royhalwood]

Rimau Tok Kun from myoudshop. Low heat to appreciate fully the aroma of the resin turning into oil. Delicious the incense side of the Rimau Tok Kun oil is here - wood and flowers 🤗

 

[Oudamberlove]

Cambodi Char

The aroma captivates me as much as Hainan and Vietnamese❤️

 

[Sproaty]

Morning session completed
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wait all from one session!?

 

[Oudamberlove]

wait all from one session!?

Yes…..some mornings more than others.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Yamadamatsu SS Aloeswood chunk

So much resin makes it quite aromatic.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Gyokushodo no.425 Indonesian kizami

Aromatic Kalimantan that smells good from top to base notes.

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Heating slivers of wood at controlled temps is the way to go. A small piece of wood can last decades or multiple generations if burned this way.

Is this possible on a Mon-Koh style heater or do you really need a sub? (I really do need a sub).

 

[Mr.P]

I don’t really have the skills to handle coals properly, but I’m sure someone with practice can

Subitisms are super easy to make (ugly ones at least) and of course a treat to use.

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

I don’t really have the skills to handle coals properly, but I’m sure someone with practice can

Subitisms are super easy to make (ugly ones at least) and of course a treat to use.

Agree with the charcoal route being messy and a bit difficult. It's a commitment for sure.

 

[Mr.P]

Nichrome wire, a $13 variable power supply from amazon or wherever, and either mica or glass microscope slides and cover slips. A couple of alligator clip electrical jumpers or whatever things you wanted to use to make a secure connection between wires.

Off the top of my head I don’t recall the ideal gauge of wire - does anyone have that info? I’ll have to find my spool. It might have it printed on the side.

Update: spool says “#32 nich”

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Nichrome wire, a $13 variable power supply from amazon or wherever, and either mica or glass microscope slides and cover slips. A couple of alligator clip electrical jumpers or whatever things you wanted to use to make a secure connection between wires.

Off the top of my head I don’t recall the ideal gauge of wire - does anyone have that info? I’ll have to find my spool. It might have it printed on the side.

Mate, that information you just provided is invaluable. Thank you very much!