Freeing up a tight draw

Mr Edmundo · 01-15-2009, 05:46 PM

With the wealth of information I've gleaned off this and the other site, I haven't seen anything on this.
You can free up the draw on a tight drawing cigar by rolling it gently between your thumb and forefinger. I've done this a few times recently and it worked rather well. Each time I've done it, I've smoked about one third to half of the cigar before I attempted it. The heat and the nicotine seem to moisten up the end so rolling it this way doesn't damage it. Or so it seems in my experience. The result is a much looser draw and a more enjoyable end to the cigar. This brought back memories from years ago, when I used to do it, but have forgotten about it.
I know it would be difficult to recommend doing this because of the risk of damaging the cigar. But in the few times I've recently tried it, I was well into the cigar and had nothing to loose since it was tight anyway. But it worked well.
Does everybody/anybody do this?
The newb in me has to know!

Blueface · 01-15-2009, 05:51 PM

I do it quite often.
Just have to be sure to wait for the cigar to warm up a bit so there is no chance of cracking the wrapper.
However, sometimes, even after that, a Henry's tool is needed and at times, even after that, they are destined to go flying into the lake behind my house and I just grab another one and start all over again.

Mr.Maduro · 01-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Been there...done that. It saved me a few cigars, but other times it didn't. Its definately worth trying before pitching your cigar!

01-16-2009, 01:16 AM

I, as well, do it. Sometimes it helps and sometimes it clogs right back up after a few puffs. Then there are the hopeless smokes that Blueface is talking about. Plugged cigars suck.

01-15-2009, 05:46 PM	#1
Mr Edmundo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Centre of Canada Posts: 199 Trading: (15)	Freeing up a tight draw With the wealth of information I've gleaned off this and the other site, I haven't seen anything on this. You can free up the draw on a tight drawing cigar by rolling it gently between your thumb and forefinger. I've done this a few times recently and it worked rather well. Each time I've done it, I've smoked about one third to half of the cigar before I attempted it. The heat and the nicotine seem to moisten up the end so rolling it this way doesn't damage it. Or so it seems in my experience. The result is a much looser draw and a more enjoyable end to the cigar. This brought back memories from years ago, when I used to do it, but have forgotten about it. I know it would be difficult to recommend doing this because of the risk of damaging the cigar. But in the few times I've recently tried it, I was well into the cigar and had nothing to loose since it was tight anyway. But it worked well. Does everybody/anybody do this? The newb in me has to know! __________________ Tobacco and alcohol, delicious fathers of abiding friendships and fertile reveries. ~Luis Buñuel

01-15-2009, 05:51 PM	#2
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Freeing up a tight draw I do it quite often. Just have to be sure to wait for the cigar to warm up a bit so there is no chance of cracking the wrapper. However, sometimes, even after that, a Henry's tool is needed and at times, even after that, they are destined to go flying into the lake behind my house and I just grab another one and start all over again. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-15-2009, 05:53 PM	#3
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Freeing up a tight draw Been there...done that. It saved me a few cigars, but other times it didn't. Its definately worth trying before pitching your cigar! __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

01-16-2009, 01:16 AM	#4
butterB Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Freeing up a tight draw I, as well, do it. Sometimes it helps and sometimes it clogs right back up after a few puffs. Then there are the hopeless smokes that Blueface is talking about. Plugged cigars suck.