Where the band is on Cigars

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by kuzi16

the band was originally placed on cigars so that the men who wore gloves would not get discoloration from the tobacco over time. just hold the cigar at the band.

placement has more to do with that tradition than anything else.

Originally, it was Catherine the Great that had ribbons tied around them so she wouldn't stain her "royal fingers".

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