Chamber/studio Clarinetist and design consultant.

Happiest when either focusing on one instrument, listening, pipe smoking, flying a large kite. Somewhat into Philosophy, scientific fact and fiction, reading and film.

Ah, to be old enough to have purchased and smoked some of the legendary un-blended orientals, and great tins produced in 1955- 1970's It may seem ironic for me to espouse "remembrance" of some truly great blends, but not (yet) review them. It is easier to romanticize about, than to actively help recreate them.
A consistent and creative person's product is often beyond compartmenting strength or weakness. It is perhaps more a gift of illusion to the senses, than a rating list, when this gift is properly understood .