Cigar Stub Review

[jonumberone]

I received the Cigar Stub as a Christmas gift from my wife.
I didn't ask for it, and when I received it I wasn't at all impressed.
When I found out how much she spent on it ($49.99) I was even less enthused.
I placed it next to my smoking chair and that's where it sat for the next 6 weeks.
The first cigar I used it on was a Party Charlotte, and afterwards I didn't hate it as much.
Then a Secretos Maduro and I liked it a bit more.
The more I used it the more I liked it.



When Closed the Cigar Stub stands about 3 inches tall and has the thickness of a 54 RG Cigar,
making easy to tuck into your pocket or stash away in your caddy.
Though small in stature, the Cigar Stub has considerable heft for it size.



To open the Stub you need to gently pull up on the cap.
Though the rest of the Cigar Stub is weighty this is not the case with the cap.
I find it cheap and flimsy, and think it is thinner than most Aluminum tubo's.
The arm that holds your cigar is now able to fold out.




Once unfolded you are able to access the slide control for the grips that will hold your cigar.
The slide control moves freely and effortlessly, though without feeling loose.
The two claws that hold your cigar are ridged to better hold your cigar in place.



Once your cigar is clamped in, it really doesn't go anywhere.
The Cigar Stub rests nicely in your hand and I find it very easy to smoke with.
You do have to be aware that the clamps may get a bit hot if you smoke too fast.
I haven't burnt my lips yet but I have made them uncomfortable.



In the end I really like this accessory, however I still think it is overpriced.
When nubbing a stick at work, I don't get the same cross eyed looks I got when using a toothpick or corn holder.
I feel this works better than both those options.
My main complaint is with the cap.
I would prefer if it were as well made as the rest of the tool, and also think I would prefer if it screwed on.
If this one were to break would I buy another?
I think I would, I wouldn't be happy about the price but I think this is one tool I would like to have in my arsenal.