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LostAbbott
10-01-2010, 03:28 PM
I thought I would start a post about stupid cigar questions at least ones that I have and think are probably stupid.

Is there any harm to pre cutting your cigars?

I would never do that as I like cutting them as I am about to smoke them, but I could see some one going through and cutting all their cigars in their traveldor say before they get on a plane and can't bring their cutter or something.

Has anyone tried breaking up a cigar and smoking the tobacco in their pipe?

:sh:sh:sh
Darrell
10-01-2010, 03:29 PM
No harm at all.

and I've never tried your second question.
Emjaysmash
10-01-2010, 03:30 PM
I thought I would start a post about stupid cigar questions at least ones that I have and think are probably stupid.

Is there any harm to pre cutting your cigars?

No.

I would never do that as I like cutting them as I am about to smoke them, but I could see some one going through and cutting all their cigars in their traveldor say before they get on a plane and can't bring their cutter or something.

Has anyone tried breaking up a cigar and smoking the tobacco in their pipe?
Yes. It doesn't taste as good.
:sh:sh:sh

:tu
LostAbbott
10-01-2010, 03:32 PM
No harm at all.

and I've never tried your second question.

I figured not, as everyone here is a total bad ass about any questions/help but I did want to let people know this was a little tongue and cheek and maybe get some other questions flowing.
LostAbbott
10-01-2010, 03:36 PM
Emjaysmash-

Have you ever pre cut your cigars? Maybe you were board and wanted to go beyond humidor Tetris? Or Jenga in my experience.
Emjaysmash
10-01-2010, 03:37 PM
Emjaysmash-

Have you ever pre cut your cigars? Maybe you were board and wanted to go beyond humidor Tetris? Or Jenga in my experience.

I have precut them. Mostly cigars I was going to smoke but put back in the humi because they were plugged or for some reason or another I didn't smoke them.
LasciviousXXX
10-01-2010, 03:54 PM
No such thing as a "stupid" cigar question. We're all in various stages of learning all there is to know about this great obsession of ours. :tu
neoflex
10-01-2010, 04:36 PM
No such thing as a "stupid" cigar question. We're all in various stages of learning all there is to know about this great obsession of ours. :tu

:tpd: Even though I have been smoking for a long time I enjoy these threads because it's not unusual to learn something that I may not of ever gave any thought to or thought to ask. Keep them coming.
smelvis
10-01-2010, 04:53 PM
I have pre cut like at the beach or taking walks on vacation when I didn't want to carry much with me.

I don't smoke a pipe though I have a kick ass shell and silver pipe from Tambota National tabacco!
Emjaysmash
10-01-2010, 05:05 PM
I have pre cut like at the beach or taking walks on vacation when I didn't want to carry much with me.

I don't smoke a pipe though I have a kick ass shell and silver pipe from Tambota National tabacco!

Lol I have the Tambo pipe tobacco that goes with the pipe, but not the pipe unfortunately.
smelvis
10-01-2010, 05:14 PM
Lol I have the Tambo pipe tobacco that goes with the pipe, but not the pipe unfortunately.

Yeah I bough some of the tobacco with hopes of trying it out, not a piper yet, I also send some to the troops but many don't smoke pipes so it's been hard find any that do.

The pipes Beautiful I hear it can get hot with the silver.
Emjaysmash
10-01-2010, 05:17 PM
Yeah I bough some of the tobacco with hopes of trying it out, not a piper yet, I also send some to the troops but many don't smoke pipes so it's been hard find any that do.

The pipes Beautiful I hear it can get hot with the silver.

Yeah, I've only sent pipe tobacco to the troops once, because I didn't know whether or not there were troops who smoked pipes.

And I heard that about the pipe as well. Shell and silver are not good insulators of heat.


Anyway, I'll stop thread jacking! :r
bobarian
10-01-2010, 05:32 PM
No such thing as a "stupid" cigar question. We're all in various stages of learning all there is to know about this great obsession of ours. :tu

:tpd: One thing you will find is that no matter how much you learn there is always something new or a new perspective that you find. That is one of the wonders of this obsession, it is a constant learning process.

I have precut cigars if I dont feel like taking a cutter with me. Sometimes its easier just to grab a cigar and smoke and not have to break out a cutter. Putting a cut cigar that you have not lit back into the humidor is not a problem and is often done if you find one with a difficult draw. :2
acarr
10-01-2010, 05:35 PM
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.
MajorCaptSilly
10-01-2010, 05:38 PM
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.

Yes sir! I only need 2 minutes before using the teeth!

MCS
MajorCaptSilly
10-01-2010, 05:40 PM
I used to precut cigars when I smoked every day in the car. Never caused a problem. Long-term, you may get some unraveling, especially if your humidity fluctuates very much.

MCS
Nickerson
10-01-2010, 05:55 PM
No harm at all.

and I've never tried your second question.

Actually, over time as the cigar hydras it, the wrapper may naturally begin to unravel. This is why cigars come with caps and aren't pre-cut. Though you can find some lower-end cigars that come pre-punched.

I save cutting until the time comes to smoke. If for some reason you cannot smoke the cigar after you cut, you should be fine for a few weeks. Just over time it may come undone.
DGK
10-01-2010, 05:56 PM
This may or may not be a stupid question, but since the answers abound...

I've seen boxes and bundles of un-banded seconds for sale at some of the online cigar retailers, and was wondering about the overall stability of the cigars. Are they likely to unravel, or will they hold together without the bands?
awsmith4
10-01-2010, 06:02 PM
This may or may not be a stupid question, but since the answers abound...

I've seen boxes and bundles of un-banded seconds for sale at some of the online cigar retailers, and was wondering about the overall stability of the cigars. Are they likely to unravel, or will they hold together without the bands?

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.
NCRadioMan
10-01-2010, 06:13 PM
Actually, over time as the cigar hydras it, the wrapper may naturally begin to unravel.



:confused:

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.
Kreth
10-01-2010, 06:19 PM
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
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
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-86cwvfzyE&feature=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/showthread.php?t=1753&highlight=questions
icehog3
10-02-2010, 12:19 AM
:confused:

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=uBWsUio2GiM&feature=related
icehog3
10-02-2010, 01:03 AM
You guys posted the wrong links for how to light a cigar...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWsUio2GiM&feature=related

She had me right until she chose a Gurkha. :td
TXRebel
10-02-2010, 08:41 AM
You guys posted the wrong links for how to light a cigar...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWsUio2GiM&feature=related

She had me right until she chose a Gurkha. :td

She chose a Gurkha? I never noticed. :D
14holestogie
10-02-2010, 08:45 AM
She had me right until she chose a Gurkha. :td

At least you know she's not real concerned with what she sticks in her mouth. ;)
icehog3
10-02-2010, 09:14 AM
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
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
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.:lr
Nickerson
10-02-2010, 03:47 PM
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! :noon

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
She had me right until she chose a Gurkha. :td

She had me @ Gurkha!!!



"Jerry Macguire"
icehog3
10-03-2010, 09:13 AM
She had me @ Gurkha!!!



"Jerry Macguire"

Wish she had my "gurkha". ;)



"icehog3's unflitered mind"
EricF
10-03-2010, 09:45 AM
Glad to see I have been doing OK with my lighting methods.
bobarian
10-03-2010, 10:42 AM
If its burning and you are enjoying the cigar, then it is properly lit. But I prefer not to puff while lighting, fuel is cheap and I will toast the foot completely before purging then puffing. :2
nick2021
10-03-2010, 10:47 AM
She had me right until she chose a Gurkha. :td

lol :r
LostAbbott
10-03-2010, 11:08 AM
Got a couple Gurkha in my box but have yet to try one. They cannot be that bad...
hscmit
10-03-2010, 11:14 AM
Gurkha gets a bad rap, and much of it is deserved, but there are a few sticks they make that I enjoy, the G3, G5, and the older HK gold. lot of people I smoke with also enjoy the regent, but it doesnt do anything for me.
icehog3
10-03-2010, 11:58 AM
Got a couple Gurkha in my box but have yet to try one. They cannot be that bad...

Don't not knock it 'til you've tried it. ;) :r

lot of people I smoke with also enjoy the regent, but it doesnt do anything for me.

The Regent did something for me, James....made me gag. Literally. :pu
theonlybear4CORT
10-03-2010, 12:02 PM
Lol post the pic
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Kreth
10-03-2010, 02:32 PM
Gurkha gets a bad rap, and much of it is deserved, but there are a few sticks they make that I enjoy, the G3, G5, and the older HK gold. lot of people I smoke with also enjoy the regent, but it doesnt do anything for me.
I enjoyed the Doble Maduro, but unfortunately they are (or soon will be) discontinued.
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Emjaysmash
10-03-2010, 04:13 PM
I enjoyed the Doble Maduro, but unfortunately they are (or soon will be) discontinued.
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:tpd:

The only one I've ever really liked. I've never gagged on one though.
massphatness
10-03-2010, 04:24 PM
I have a question:

is it true a cigar is fully aged at 3-years? I read somewhere this was the case.
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pnoon
10-03-2010, 04:25 PM
I have a question:

is it true a cigar is fully aged at 3-years? I read somewhere this was the case.
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:lr
x man
10-03-2010, 04:25 PM
I thought I would start a post about stupid cigar questions at least ones that I have and think are probably stupid.

Is there any harm to pre cutting your cigars?

I would never do that as I like cutting them as I am about to smoke them, but I could see some one going through and cutting all their cigars in their traveldor say before they get on a plane and can't bring their cutter or something.

Has anyone tried breaking up a cigar and smoking the tobacco in their pipe?

:sh:sh:sh

Pre cutting is ok i guess, just watch the wrap dosnt unravel.
Piping it dosnt sound very wise, it changes the blend.
Emjaysmash
10-03-2010, 04:31 PM
Pre cutting is ok i guess, just watch the wrap dosnt unravel.
Piping it dosnt sound very wise, it changes the blend.

Stinks up your pipe something fierce as well!
bobarian
10-03-2010, 04:50 PM
I have a question:

is it true a cigar is fully aged at 3-years? I read somewhere this was the case.
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Yup, I heard it was a RULE!:r:r:r;s