Cigar Holders (not cases)

Subvet642 · 01-06-2010, 02:13 PM

Are cigar holders a useful tool, or a bothersome anachronism? How many people use them?

stearns · 01-06-2010, 02:16 PM

are you referring to something like the stand that cigar solutions sells?

if thats the case, then i love mine and use it often, a great little pickup

if not, then please clarify what you mean by 'holder'

stears

Subvet642 · 01-06-2010, 02:21 PM

No, I mean the ones that function like a cigarette holder, only fat enough to hold a cigar.

wayner123 · 01-06-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

No, I mean the ones that function like a cigarette holder, only fat enough to hold a cigar.

Got a picture of what you are talking about?

K Baz · 01-06-2010, 02:32 PM

I believe it was davidoff that said something along the lines of

Smoking a cigar through a holder is alot like drinking a fine wine through a straw.

I personally have no issue with one - george burns always use one. I just find the expense would be to high considering the different and varied ring gauges I smoke. I would probably need 6 different ones.

I also personally like the taste of a cigar in my mouth. My cigars stay pretty dry so I could see if you were a "wet cigar" guy where they would be handy.

Plus you probably would still need to smoke torps without one.

Overall I say No - saves reading my espresso fueled rant.

T.G · 01-06-2010, 02:45 PM

My cigar holder....

And yes, I find all 10 of my cigar holders quite useful.

kaisersozei · 01-06-2010, 02:56 PM

Are you talking about something like this?

I'd be interested in seeing one for a cigar, don't think I ever have.

bobarian · 01-06-2010, 02:58 PM

Never seen one. Are they for cigars you buy from a B&M or over the interweb?

pakrat · 01-06-2010, 03:51 PM

Is this what you are thinking of. http://www.ryocigarette.com/cigarholders.html

replicant_argent · 01-06-2010, 03:59 PM

They were never actually a product until recently, I would guess. Someone recently thought that they might catch on. I suppose they make custom spinner wheels for GEO Metros too.

Cigarette holders were popular many moons ago, and as I am aware, they had no cigar analog, nor was one needed, IMO.

I suppose if you were like Sylvester the cat and slobbered all over the head of the cigar so much you caused a problem, it might be useful, although silly looking. If you slobber that much, you probably wouldn't use one anyway. It would be solution to a problem easily solved by other methods or learning new habits for smoking.
The guys I herf with seem to be able to nub a cigar to less than 1/2 an inch if necessary, and I have been known to get em fairly small too, with only the occasional singed thumb and finger. I must admit if one of my buddies pulled one out, I probably wouldn't be able to resist mocking him mercilessly.

But that's just me, and I'm an asshole by nature. YMMV>

RHNewfie · 01-06-2010, 04:07 PM

Do a search for bakelite cigar tip. You can also find meer versons on fleabay

replicant_argent · 01-06-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RHNewfie

Do a search for bakelite cigar tip. You can also find meer versons on fleabay

Good find, Jeff!
I just found this as well.
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/operaglasses/item/S-1044

I have looked at/sold/browsed thousands and thousands of collectibles and antiques, and haven't seen one, so I don't think they must have been all that popular, but I suppose to be an anachronism they don't have to be popular.

Blueface · 01-06-2010, 04:27 PM

I remember seeing them around many years ago, like in the 70's but haven't seen them now or thought of them until this thread.

replicant_argent · 01-06-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I remember seeing them around many years ago, like in the 70's but haven't seen them now or thought of them until this thread.

1870's Carlos?

Blueface · 01-06-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

1870's Carlos?

Subvet642 · 01-06-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pakrat

Is this what you are thinking of. http://www.ryocigarette.com/cigarholders.html

Sorry, I was away from the computer for a while. That is exactly what I'm talking about.

Subvet642 · 01-06-2010, 06:59 PM

I've seen them on the 'bay, and wondered if anyone ever used them. On the one hand, I can see how one might come in handy; I mostly smoke robustos and toros, but those ring gauges are a little too big to hold in my mouth if I need two hands for something. On the other hand, they look kinda goofy.

shvictor · 01-06-2010, 08:15 PM

I could see how they would come in handy during a ppp if you're a germaphobe. Everyone could just use their own to smoke

Prospector · 01-06-2010, 08:59 PM

My ex-father-in-law used to use one all the time - this was back in the 60's and 70's. He always liked to keep his cigar clenched between his teeth so the holder served a functional purpose with that. It actually looked rather sophisticated when he wore a tux, which he would regularly do as he played sax in a swing band.

cort · 01-06-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shvictor

I could see how they would come in handy during a ppp if you're a germaphobe. Everyone could just use their own to smoke

That's just dumb

01-06-2010, 02:13 PM	#1
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Cigar Holders (not cases) Are cigar holders a useful tool, or a bothersome anachronism? How many people use them? __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

01-06-2010, 02:16 PM	#2
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) are you referring to something like the stand that cigar solutions sells? if thats the case, then i love mine and use it often, a great little pickup if not, then please clarify what you mean by 'holder' stears __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

01-06-2010, 02:21 PM	#3
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) No, I mean the ones that function like a cigarette holder, only fat enough to hold a cigar. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

01-06-2010, 02:32 PM	#5
K Baz Just in front of theStorm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Regina - it rhymes with fun Posts: 162 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) I believe it was davidoff that said something along the lines of Smoking a cigar through a holder is alot like drinking a fine wine through a straw. I personally have no issue with one - george burns always use one. I just find the expense would be to high considering the different and varied ring gauges I smoke. I would probably need 6 different ones. I also personally like the taste of a cigar in my mouth. My cigars stay pretty dry so I could see if you were a "wet cigar" guy where they would be handy. Plus you probably would still need to smoke torps without one. Overall I say No - saves reading my espresso fueled rant.

01-06-2010, 02:45 PM	#6
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) My cigar holder.... And yes, I find all 10 of my cigar holders quite useful.

01-06-2010, 02:56 PM	#7
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) Are you talking about something like this? I'd be interested in seeing one for a cigar, don't think I ever have. __________________

01-06-2010, 02:58 PM	#8
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) Never seen one. Are they for cigars you buy from a B&M or over the interweb?

01-06-2010, 03:51 PM	#9
pakrat Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Oregon coast Posts: 50 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) Is this what you are thinking of. http://www.ryocigarette.com/cigarholders.html __________________ SMOKE WHAT YOU LIKE, LIKE WHAT YOU SMOKE

01-06-2010, 03:59 PM	#10
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) They were never actually a product until recently, I would guess. Someone recently thought that they might catch on. I suppose they make custom spinner wheels for GEO Metros too. Cigarette holders were popular many moons ago, and as I am aware, they had no cigar analog, nor was one needed, IMO. I suppose if you were like Sylvester the cat and slobbered all over the head of the cigar so much you caused a problem, it might be useful, although silly looking. If you slobber that much, you probably wouldn't use one anyway. It would be solution to a problem easily solved by other methods or learning new habits for smoking. The guys I herf with seem to be able to nub a cigar to less than 1/2 an inch if necessary, and I have been known to get em fairly small too, with only the occasional singed thumb and finger. I must admit if one of my buddies pulled one out, I probably wouldn't be able to resist mocking him mercilessly. But that's just me, and I'm an asshole by nature. YMMV> __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade. Last edited by replicant_argent; 01-06-2010 at 04:09 PM.

01-06-2010, 04:07 PM	#11
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) Do a search for bakelite cigar tip. You can also find meer versons on fleabay __________________ σπένδομαι

01-06-2010, 04:27 PM	#13
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: Cigar Holders (not cases) I remember seeing them around many years ago, like in the 70's but haven't seen them now or thought of them until this thread. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-06-2010, 06:59 PM	#17
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) I've seen them on the 'bay, and wondered if anyone ever used them. On the one hand, I can see how one might come in handy; I mostly smoke robustos and toros, but those ring gauges are a little too big to hold in my mouth if I need two hands for something. On the other hand, they look kinda goofy. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

01-06-2010, 08:15 PM	#18
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) I could see how they would come in handy during a ppp if you're a germaphobe. Everyone could just use their own to smoke __________________

01-06-2010, 08:59 PM	#19
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: Cigar Holders (not cases) My ex-father-in-law used to use one all the time - this was back in the 60's and 70's. He always liked to keep his cigar clenched between his teeth so the holder served a functional purpose with that. It actually looked rather sophisticated when he wore a tux, which he would regularly do as he played sax in a swing band.