Stupid Cigar Questions? - Page 2

Kreth · 10-01-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by acarr

How about some more stupid cigar questions. Does anyone bite off the tip like Clint Eastwood? I do when it takes me more than 3 minutes to find a cutter.

On cigars that have a pigtail instead of a cap I do...
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smelvis · 10-01-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

Bands are for decorative purposes only, some of the finest cigars come unbanded. What you may have to worry about with seconds is quality issues of the cigar itself. Sometimes they re seconds due to minor visual imperfections, sometimes due to construction issues.

I agree but leaving the band on until it's close has saved me a few poorly constructed, over hydrated, under hydrated cigars so that I could finish smoking them.

Smokin Gator · 10-01-2010, 06:23 PM

My dry box almost always has a few precut sticks that the initial draw was too tight. If they stay in there more than a few weeks I try 'em anyway and give 'em the old draw tool. From there, it they don't loosen up they get pitched.

Never tried the pipe thing...

LostAbbott · 10-01-2010, 08:45 PM

Ok on to another question.

Does anyone have pictures of proper toasting and lighting of a cigar? I think I am doing it right but seeing as how I am new and have yet to make it to a herf, I am not sure. Especially when I use a match, I tend to have to suck on the cigar to get it lit and I think that is not right.

MajorCaptSilly · 10-01-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LostAbbott

Ok on to another question.

Does anyone have pictures of proper toasting and lighting of a cigar? I think I am doing it right but seeing as how I am new and have yet to make it to a herf, I am not sure. Especially when I use a match, I tend to have to suck on the cigar to get it lit and I think that is not right.

I think this guy did a good job of showing cutting the cigar through lighting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFCwEjT29UQ

You have to draw some air (suck on) through the cigar to get it lit properly. You are drawing the flame of the match/lighter to the cigar not resting the foot of the cigar directly into the flame.

MCS

theonlybear4CORT · 10-01-2010, 09:19 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-86c...eature=related how to light

SmokeyJoe · 10-01-2010, 09:21 PM

Here is a helpful thread (sticky) that should answer a lot of your questions.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ight=questions

icehog3 · 10-02-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Not if you don't cut the entire cap off. I have several 20+ year old cigars that were cut many years ago. Anyone here will tell you that if you cut a cigar and it's too tight, put it back for another 6-12 months and try again. I've probably got a box or so that have been cut but were too tight. Since I didn't cut the cap completely off, they will be fine for how ever they long they are in the humidor.

Agreed....Greg knows things. I barely shave off the top of my cap with a Palio, and don't have issues with cigars that sit cut in this fashion over long periods of time.

LostAbbott · 10-02-2010, 12:43 AM

You guys posted the wrong links for how to light a cigar...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWsU...eature=related

icehog3 · 10-02-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by LostAbbott

You guys posted the wrong links for how to light a cigar...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWsU...eature=related

She had me right until she chose a Gurkha.

TXRebel · 10-02-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LostAbbott

You guys posted the wrong links for how to light a cigar...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWsU...eature=related

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Originally Posted by icehog3

She had me right until she chose a Gurkha.

She chose a Gurkha? I never noticed.

14holestogie · 10-02-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

She had me right until she chose a Gurkha.

At least you know she's not real concerned with what she sticks in her mouth.

icehog3 · 10-02-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

At least you know she's not real concerned with what she sticks in her mouth.

That could bode well for me, Tim.

LostAbbott · 10-02-2010, 10:20 AM

Well judging from the videos I have been doing a pretty good job. I was worried that I was messing up the cigar when it caught flame while I was pulling on it.

s15driftking · 10-02-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by acarr

How about some more stupid cigar questions. Does anyone bite off the tip like Clint Eastwood? I do when it takes me more than 3 minutes to find a cutter.

out of pure laziness this is all i do anymore unless its got a torpedo end. Also, i can never cut a cigar correctly so it saves me the hassle.

CasaDooley · 10-02-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LostAbbott

Well judging from the videos I have been doing a pretty good job. I was worried that I was messing up the cigar when it caught flame while I was pulling on it.

I too pull on my cigar occasionally.

10-02-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I think this guy did a good job of showing cutting the cigar through lighting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFCwEjT29UQ

You have to draw some air (suck on) through the cigar to get it lit properly. You are drawing the flame of the match/lighter to the cigar not resting the foot of the cigar directly into the flame.

MCS

Thats how I light and always knew cigars should be lit. People on other forums told me the "best" way is to toast the foot of the cigar indirectly before cutting. I tried this a couple times. After around 30 seconds of trying to light that way I gave up and went to the standard method.

Then again if I did half the stuff people said it would take me an hour just to prep a cigar. I prefer my Zippo soft-flame butane, close to direct light, while drawing. 5 seconds and were good to go.

Stinky · 10-03-2010, 01:42 AM

This is kind of "Tongue-in-Cheek" . . . but, I only get bored when I have to sand a board by hand.

I still enjoy meeting and discussing the topic of fine cigars with other cigar enthusiasts & newbies. The subject of cigars is fascinating and full of intricate details from growing the tobaccos, processing, blending, rolling, aging, humidity, storage, cutting, lighting, smoking, edict, shopping, etc. Sharing cigar information (and trivia) is a great way to entertain new cigar enthusiasts.

We all started at the beginning.
I remember my first introduction to fine hand-rolled cigars.
And, that introduction illustrates just how much I did not know about cigars!

Before I found fine (hand-rolled) cigars, I was standing outside a casino smoking a Dutch Masters waiting for a friend. [true] A nice young man walked up and politely asked: "What are you smoking?" I reached into my coat pocket and pulled out the remaining pack and said: "Dutch Masters. Want one?" He was very kind and said 'no thank you.' He went on to tell me about his passion for fine hand-rolled cigars. He shared his dream to open a cigar lounge. At the end of the conversation, I was fascinated with his description of these fine cigars and I asked: "So, where do you find these fine cigars?" He politely responded: "You have to go to a tobacconist." I rolled my eyes back. . . slapped my forehead and said: "Duhh! I didn't even think of that!" The next day I pulled out the Yellow Pages and found some local cigar stores. Then. . . I quickly began sliding down the slippery slope!

I soon found a book on cigars and read it cover to cover while trying my new found assortment of cigars after work each evening on the patio. I wanted to know more! Found another book on cigars . . . then another . . . and another . . . lots of cigars and more cigar books. I read them all cover to cover during my nightly session on the patio. (and, that's when she started calling me "Stinky") I now have a collection of over 70 titles on the subject of cigars, cigar tobacco, cigar art, cigar history and anything related to cigars. I'm happy to share information on good cigar books that are well written by authorities in the cigar industry. LMK when you're in LV if you have time to see the cigar library! Of course it's cigar friendly in here!

s15driftking · 10-03-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

She had me right until she chose a Gurkha.

She had me @ Gurkha!!!

"Jerry Macguire"

icehog3 · 10-03-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

She had me @ Gurkha!!!

"Jerry Macguire"

Wish she had my "gurkha".

"icehog3's unflitered mind"

10-01-2010, 06:23 PM	#23
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10-01-2010, 08:45 PM	#24
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Stupid Cigar Questions? Ok on to another question. Does anyone have pictures of proper toasting and lighting of a cigar? I think I am doing it right but seeing as how I am new and have yet to make it to a herf, I am not sure. Especially when I use a match, I tend to have to suck on the cigar to get it lit and I think that is not right. __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-01-2010, 09:19 PM	#26
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Stupid Cigar Questions? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-86c...eature=related how to light

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SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Stupid Cigar Questions? Here is a helpful thread (sticky) that should answer a lot of your questions. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ight=questions __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

10-02-2010, 12:43 AM	#29
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Stupid Cigar Questions? You guys posted the wrong links for how to light a cigar... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWsU...eature=related __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-02-2010, 10:20 AM	#34
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Stupid Cigar Questions? Well judging from the videos I have been doing a pretty good job. I was worried that I was messing up the cigar when it caught flame while I was pulling on it. __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-03-2010, 01:42 AM	#38
Stinky Join CigarRights.org NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Stinky Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 229 Trading: (1)	My FIRST Stupid Cigar Question ! ! ! This is kind of "Tongue-in-Cheek" . . . but, I only get bored when I have to sand a board by hand. I still enjoy meeting and discussing the topic of fine cigars with other cigar enthusiasts & newbies. The subject of cigars is fascinating and full of intricate details from growing the tobaccos, processing, blending, rolling, aging, humidity, storage, cutting, lighting, smoking, edict, shopping, etc. Sharing cigar information (and trivia) is a great way to entertain new cigar enthusiasts. We all started at the beginning. I remember my first introduction to fine hand-rolled cigars. And, that introduction illustrates just how much I did not know about cigars! Before I found fine (hand-rolled) cigars, I was standing outside a casino smoking a Dutch Masters waiting for a friend. [true] A nice young man walked up and politely asked: "What are you smoking?" I reached into my coat pocket and pulled out the remaining pack and said: "*Dutch Masters. Want one?" He was very kind and said 'no thank you.' He went on to tell me about his passion for fine hand-rolled cigars. He shared his dream to open a cigar lounge. At the end of the conversation, I was fascinated with his description of these fine cigars and I asked: "So, where do you find these fine cigars?" He politely responded: "You have to go to a tobacconist." I rolled my eyes back. . . slapped my forehead and said: "Duhh! I didn't even think of that!*" The next day I pulled out the Yellow Pages and found some local cigar stores. Then. . . I quickly began sliding down the slippery slope! I soon found a book on cigars and read it cover to cover while trying my new found assortment of cigars after work each evening on the patio. I wanted to know more! Found another book on cigars . . . then another . . . and another . . . lots of cigars and more cigar books. I read them all cover to cover during my nightly session on the patio. (and, that's when she started calling me "Stinky") I now have a collection of over 70 titles on the subject of cigars, cigar tobacco, cigar art, cigar history and anything related to cigars. I'm happy to share information on good cigar books that are well written by authorities in the cigar industry. LMK when you're in LV if you have time to see the cigar library! Of course it's cigar friendly in here! __________________ Promoting the Enjoyment of Fine Cigars!