Question on wrapper and strengths of cigars.

MrOneEyedBoh · 10-29-2009, 10:07 AM

I searched and couldn't find anything that related to these.

What wrapper has these little "pimples" or mini bumps on the wrapper? It seems to be a wrapper that is usually thicker. Also, The strength of the cigar ( Mild, Med., Full ) does not directly correlate to the cigars nicotine strength ( Mild = low nicotine, Med.= average nicotine, Full= high nicotine ), correct?

Emjaysmash · 10-29-2009, 10:11 AM

1) I usually see this on Cameroon wrappers. We call it "toothy"
2) correct- you could have a full bodied cigar (one that you can feel is full on the palate) and still have fairly low nicotine content.

T.G · 10-29-2009, 10:16 AM

Those pimples are called "tooth". So, when you hear about a cigar having a "toothy wrapper" that's what they are talking about. As MJ said, very common on, but not exclusive to, cameroon wrappers.

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Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

Also, The strength of the cigar ( Mild, Med., Full ) does not directly correlate to the cigars nicotine strength ( Mild = low nicotine, Med.= average nicotine, Full= high nicotine ), correct?

Usually the first "strength" that you refer to is more commonly referred to as "body" and yes, it does not always directly relate to the strength (Vitamin-N) of the cigar.

MrOneEyedBoh · 10-29-2009, 12:15 PM

Vitamin N haha, well thanks guys. Are there any other brands that feature this Toothy wrapper?

I've seen a few Arturo Fuentes that have had this.

T.G · 10-29-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOneEyedBoh

Vitamin N haha, well thanks guys. Are there any other brands that feature this Toothy wrapper?

I've seen a few Arturo Fuentes that have had this.

Almost every manufacturer has at least a few cigars that have toothy wrappers. It's the leaf, not anything the manufacturer does besides pick that wrapper.

Fuente uses a lot of cameroon wrappers as their "natural" wrapper for the 858s and Hemingways along with a few of their higher end cigars. That's what you're seeing.

Just look for cigars with cameroon wrappers and for non-cameroon wrapped cigars, look for "toothy" in the reviews or descriptions.

10-29-2009, 10:07 AM	#1
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Question on wrapper and strengths of cigars. I searched and couldn't find anything that related to these. What wrapper has these little "pimples" or mini bumps on the wrapper? It seems to be a wrapper that is usually thicker. Also, The strength of the cigar ( Mild, Med., Full ) does not directly correlate to the cigars nicotine strength ( Mild = low nicotine, Med.= average nicotine, Full= high nicotine ), correct?

10-29-2009, 10:11 AM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Question on wrapper and strengths of cigars. 1) I usually see this on Cameroon wrappers. We call it "toothy" 2) correct- you could have a full bodied cigar (one that you can feel is full on the palate) and still have fairly low nicotine content. __________________

10-29-2009, 12:15 PM	#4
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: Question on wrapper and strengths of cigars. Vitamin N haha, well thanks guys. Are there any other brands that feature this Toothy wrapper? I've seen a few Arturo Fuentes that have had this.