Super noob question on the AF Short Story

Sonic04GT · 11-04-2011, 04:29 PM

How the heck do I cut/light the foot of this thing?

Is this considered a perfecto? Do I just light the darn thing?

deadrise · 11-04-2011, 04:31 PM

just fire away

11-04-2011, 04:31 PM

just fire it up... thats what i do! I love the SS

Bill86 · 11-04-2011, 04:32 PM

Cut normally, light normally and enjoy. No need to cut the foot it burns perfectly as is.

markem · 11-04-2011, 04:34 PM

Cut the cap, light the foot. Just because the foot isn't cut square doesn't mean that it won't burn wonderfully.

Short stories are in my top 5 NCs.

Sonic04GT · 11-04-2011, 04:37 PM

Awesome. I'm excited.

Part of me says to pull out a robusto but it's 6:30 which means it'll be dark soon, and I've been dying to try this thing after all the hype.

I need to get some short smokes for occasions where I'm pressed for time.

SteelCityBoy · 11-04-2011, 04:38 PM

Let us know what you think! I am a AF fan and love the SS!

T.G · 11-04-2011, 04:47 PM

The question on how to light has been covered, but I didn't see an answer to your other question yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic04GT

Is this considered a perfecto?

Yes, it is.

Perfecto is kind of a broad classification, and pretty much any cigar with a taper at both the head and the foot can be considered a perfecto.

Bax · 11-04-2011, 04:49 PM

It's a classic stick, bet you'll love it

Sonic04GT · 11-04-2011, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the quick responses! This thing is tasty

smells great as well.

I'm too new to distinguish specific flavors, but I will be buying more.

Had some issues getting an even burn at the beginning but I think it was my crappy cut.

N2 GOLD · 11-04-2011, 05:20 PM

Send it to me & I'll send you "How To..." pic's....

Sonic04GT · 11-04-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

Send it to me & I'll send you "How To..." pic's....

Someones got jokes

Still couldn't be the sun!

Sonic04GT · 11-04-2011, 05:39 PM

So what do you guys normally pay for these things?

They're $5.49 at Total Wine and about $4.88ea from CI but that's for a 25 box. Too much for me right now.

Edit - Well would ya look at that... Cigar Monster just so happens to have a Mega Mashup going on and the little guys are on there for $21.98 shipped/5pk @ $4.40 each.

http://www.cigarmonster.com/megamashup.cfm

Oliva Serie O Petit Perfecto 5 Pack is on there too. Don't think I'll buy them without trying one first but what do you guys think?

GolfNut · 11-04-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic04GT

Edit - Well would ya look at that... Cigar Monster just so happens to have a Mega Mashup going on and the little guys are on there for $21.98 shipped/5pk @ $4.40 each.

http://www.cigarmonster.com/megamashup.cfm

OK, knock that sh!t off right now!!

Geez, I had a 5'er of SS, a 5'er of Hemingway classics and a 5'er of the 8-5-8 maduros in my cart before I knew what was happening!!

Fortunately (for my bank account) I stopped myself at the checkout!

I've been so good lately to stay away from that place but that Hemingway blend is my favorite! They dang near sucked me back in to the black hole!

Sheesh! I'm gonna go drink a glass of rum now!

Sonic04GT · 11-04-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfNut

OK, knock that sh!t off right now!!

Geez, I had a 5'er of SS, a 5'er of Hemingway classics and a 5'er of the 8-5-8 maduros in my cart before I knew what was happening!!

Fortunately (for my bank account) I stopped myself at the checkout!

I've been so good lately to stay away from that place but that Hemingway blend is my favorite! They dang near sucked me back in to the black hole!

Sheesh! I'm gonna go drink a glass of rum now!

Hahahaha, well, I'm glad you at least found some good deals!

I'm telling your significant other.

I restrained myself and bought just the SS

11-04-2011, 06:39 PM

Looks like your lighting question got sorted. I'm a big fan of both the SS and the WOA (Work Of Art). I've found them to be super consistent, and have thoroughly enjoyed every one that I've smoked.

No, they're not cheap for a small, short smoke...but yes, they're worth it - or at least I think so.

jjirons69 · 11-04-2011, 06:57 PM

Next get a SS maduro. Much better to me.

Lanks85 · 11-04-2011, 08:07 PM

Kind of a funny storry. I gave one to my dad who rarely smokes cigars. I set him loose with my cigar cutter and lighter after I lit mine and he ended up cutting the foot off and lighting the cap. I knew he was a noob, but not to that level. All the rum drinking beforehand could have played a role in it though.

irratebass · 11-04-2011, 08:51 PM

I love the SS, local b&m has them and I was eyeballing them, they want $6.00 I think, I still think that's well worth it. Now that Monster deal.....Dayum.....so hard to resist.

ApexAZ · 11-06-2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic04GT

So what do you guys normally pay for these things?

They're $5.49 at Total Wine and about $4.88ea from CI but that's for a 25 box. Too much for me right now.

Edit - Well would ya look at that... Cigar Monster just so happens to have a Mega Mashup going on and the little guys are on there for $21.98 shipped/5pk @ $4.40 each.

http://www.cigarmonster.com/megamashup.cfm

Oliva Serie O Petit Perfecto 5 Pack is on there too. Don't think I'll buy them without trying one first but what do you guys think?

I didn't care for the serie o perfecto. Too strong and harsh for me. I like their Cain nubs a lot though. Daytona wasn't bad either.

11-04-2011, 04:29 PM	#1
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Super noob question on the AF Short Story How the heck do I cut/light the foot of this thing? Is this considered a perfecto? Do I just light the darn thing?

11-04-2011, 04:31 PM	#2
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story just fire away __________________

11-04-2011, 04:31 PM	#3
maconusmile Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story just fire it up... thats what i do! I love the SS

11-04-2011, 04:32 PM	#4
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story Cut normally, light normally and enjoy. No need to cut the foot it burns perfectly as is. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

11-04-2011, 04:34 PM	#5
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,646 Trading: (47)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story Cut the cap, light the foot. Just because the foot isn't cut square doesn't mean that it won't burn wonderfully. Short stories are in my top 5 NCs. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

11-04-2011, 04:37 PM	#6
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story Awesome. I'm excited. Part of me says to pull out a robusto but it's 6:30 which means it'll be dark soon, and I've been dying to try this thing after all the hype. I need to get some short smokes for occasions where I'm pressed for time.

11-04-2011, 04:38 PM	#7
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story Let us know what you think! I am a AF fan and love the SS! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

11-04-2011, 04:49 PM	#9
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story It's a classic stick, bet you'll love it __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

11-04-2011, 04:55 PM	#10
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story Thanks for the quick responses! This thing is tasty smells great as well. I'm too new to distinguish specific flavors, but I will be buying more. Had some issues getting an even burn at the beginning but I think it was my crappy cut.

11-04-2011, 05:20 PM	#11
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story Send it to me & I'll send you "How To..." pic's.... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

11-04-2011, 05:39 PM	#13
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story So what do you guys normally pay for these things? They're $5.49 at Total Wine and about $4.88ea from CI but that's for a 25 box. Too much for me right now. Edit - Well would ya look at that... Cigar Monster just so happens to have a Mega Mashup going on and the little guys are on there for $21.98 shipped/5pk @ $4.40 each. http://www.cigarmonster.com/megamashup.cfm Oliva Serie O Petit Perfecto 5 Pack is on there too. Don't think I'll buy them without trying one first but what do you guys think?

11-04-2011, 06:39 PM	#16
w squared Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story Looks like your lighting question got sorted. I'm a big fan of both the SS and the WOA (Work Of Art). I've found them to be super consistent, and have thoroughly enjoyed every one that I've smoked. No, they're not cheap for a small, short smoke...but yes, they're worth it - or at least I think so.

11-04-2011, 06:57 PM	#17
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story Next get a SS maduro. Much better to me. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

11-04-2011, 08:07 PM	#18
Lanks85 That's a paddlin' Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Steve Location: British Coumbia, Canada Posts: 110 Trading: (0)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story Kind of a funny storry. I gave one to my dad who rarely smokes cigars. I set him loose with my cigar cutter and lighter after I lit mine and he ended up cutting the foot off and lighting the cap. I knew he was a noob, but not to that level. All the rum drinking beforehand could have played a role in it though.

11-04-2011, 08:51 PM	#19
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Super noob question on the AF Short Story I love the SS, local b&m has them and I was eyeballing them, they want $6.00 I think, I still think that's well worth it. Now that Monster deal.....Dayum.....so hard to resist. __________________