Great Candle for Writers
I am a fiction writer, so I spend a lot of time at my desk staring off into space. This candle was a nice purchase because I can sit it right next to me, and it gives me something pretty to focus on as I sort through dialogue and plot details in my head. The layers of wax melt in a really fascinating way; I find myself constantly messing with the edges around the top of the candle as they grow soft and transparent, coaxing them over into the wax pool.<br /><br />I do not like the natural honey smell if I put my nose right up to the side of the candle, but it is so subtle when lit,  that I can keep this thing within a foot of my keyboard and it's not overpowering at all. In a larger space, I would think you wouldn't really notice much of a scent.<br /><br />As to the rate with which it burns, I can say that I wrote for several hours Thursday with it, and a few more today, and it's now a 6&#34; candle. So, it burned about two inches down after approximately ten to eleven hours.  At this rate, I would expect to get about 30-40 more hours out of it, so I do think the 80-90 hour approximate burn time listed on product description is a little off (even with me poking at the wax ;)<br /><br />It is quite expensive for a candle that will probably last me through only a week's worth of writing, but it's hand made, beautiful, and from a good company. I've seen other rolled beeswax candles in discount stores that were dry, brittle, and cracking into pieces. This thing arrived perfectly packed, damage free, and has a nice soft/pliable feel to the touch.<br /><br />I will purchase this product again, but it's definitely my splurge choice for candles due to the cost.
Rating: 4 stars