The Frog had the following fascinating contribution:
I bought a Conn in 1941....My Conn feels compact....Occasionally I come across a horn that feels dense like my horn, even though I've never played it before.
Some newcomers to the list might be suprised to learn that someone could own a horn for 56 years without ever playing it. Nevertheless, there is room on the hornlist for all opinions, even the opinions of an amphibian who prefers a horn's tactile qualities over its acoustical qualities.
However, not all of us enjoy feeling dense when we hold a Conn. Luckily, there are many skilled repairpersons who would be glad to remove those dense for you.
Gotta go,
Cabbage