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Old 12-16-2012, 09:15 PM   #1947
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Default Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)

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Originally Posted by bobarian View Post
Sounds like tar buildup, often that will give you that feeling on the lips. Check the end of the cigar on a paper towel, if you see a dark brown stain, that is tar. Not a good thing. You can recut and purge(blow through the cigar), often this will reduce the buildup. It also has a very bitter taste.

This can often be reduced by smoking slower and not pulling as hard as you puff. But sometimes it happens for no apparent reason.
The tingly feeling can be caused just by the nicotine too, I get it sometimes when I smoke a stronger stick.
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