Do you puff when lighting cigars

01-13-2011, 01:38 PM

Continuing with my theme of asking people's opinions on cigar smoking habits....

I have received differing advice on how exactly to light a cigar. Previously, I had always held the cigar above a flame and puffed to light the foot. Someone (you know who you are), suggested that I not puff on the cigar while lighting it, but simply heat the foot with a torch or soft flame until the cigar was fully lit. On the other hand, I have seen some veteran cigar smokers puff on their cigars while lighting (of course creating a sizable flame off the end of their cigars).

So I ask you, Asylum members, what are your

?

Really there are two options as I see it... 1. puff while lighting 2. don't puff while lighting. What is your rationale for either side.

View Poll Results: Puff or no puff?
Puff	78	52.00%
No puff	72	48.00%
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01-13-2011, 01:38 PM	#1
staminator Guest Posts: n/a	Do you puff when lighting cigars Continuing with my theme of asking people's opinions on cigar smoking habits.... I have received differing advice on how exactly to light a cigar. Previously, I had always held the cigar above a flame and puffed to light the foot. Someone (you know who you are), suggested that I not puff on the cigar while lighting it, but simply heat the foot with a torch or soft flame until the cigar was fully lit. On the other hand, I have seen some veteran cigar smokers puff on their cigars while lighting (of course creating a sizable flame off the end of their cigars). So I ask you, Asylum members, what are your ? Really there are two options as I see it... 1. puff while lighting 2. don't puff while lighting. What is your rationale for either side.