Rolling your own

[BlkDrew]

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Use bubble mailers and regular postage, first class. I think it's like a min. charge of $1.87 and the mailers can be found for cheap if you shop around.

i was thinking that, but one wrong bend and oops.... broken

[DBall]

Originally Posted by BlkDrew

i was thinking that, but one wrong bend and oops.... broken

It's 5 bucks to ship anywhere in the US with the small flat rate boxes. Probably the best way to go. I have a ton at my place. Come out to Moe's Sunday and I can bring you some if ya need em.

Can't wait to try the cigar, man

Originally Posted by DBall

It's 5 bucks to ship anywhere in the US with the small flat rate boxes. Probably the best way to go. I have a ton at my place. Come out to Moe's Sunday and I can bring you some if ya need em.

Can't wait to try the cigar, man

He mentioned that he wants to pay less than "$5.20" to ship samples. Some times bubble mailers are the way to go. Most of the time flat rate is where it's at, but not always.

[IndyRob]

ok, how about this... a Roxy Pass?! First come, first serve each person in the rotation takes a Roxy and stuffs it with something in return, it makes it back to you. You get a sampler for a sampler?

[BlkDrew]

Originally Posted by IndyRob

ok, how about this... a Roxy Pass?! First come, first serve each person in the rotation takes a Roxy and stuffs it with something in return, it makes it back to you. You get a sampler for a sampler?

Like the idea... Could use my 10 count herf.

[BlkDrew]

Some updates ( sorry for the big pictures)... got some new tools. Antique foot (tuck) cutter- nice ebay find for 35$


I also made my own Cheveta- 304 Stainless


More of some sticks still in the mold, will wrap today.


Cheers!

[BlkDrew]

I consider this a fair review, as it will help me make changes to how I store the cigars after rolling, and amount of time needed to rest the cigar, this thread is a learning tool for me and I hope others can chime in to help with issues I am having.

Thanks a lot Blak Smyth

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Here is my attempt at a review Sunday, I will not post it because I don't think it would be a fair review.
It started out great but I had some real issues with the burn tunneling, I think maybe it was just too wet.
I think you are making a great cigar though, I was impresses with the professional construction and the taste I was experiencing prior to the burn issue.
I would have loved to say all great things but I have to be honest with you so here is the review I was working on:


"Roxy H1 review
Woodsy prelight smell
Single cap very firm and even construction,
partially closed foot.


1/3
First draw was a bit tight but not too tight. Sweet smooth earthy flavor.
Semi sweet mild earthiness
Very light grey consistent ash.
Draw a bit harder than I prefer.
Cigar paired nicely with a cream soda.
At the end of the first third I ran into an unexpected issue, I couldn't get any smoke output even after inserting a draw tool.
I removed all the ash to find the cigar had tunneled in the center.
I cut the end of the cigar down and relit, it began to tunnel again.
I think the cigar was too wet still.
The head of the cigar was quit moist, more so than I had seen before.
I think the cigar just needed more rest. The flavors where great for a mild cigar with lots of creamy smooth earthy flavors.

I see a lot of potential but just didn't get to enjoy the stick due to the burn issue."


Thanks for giving me a chance to review the product, I wish it had been a better experience, but the good news is the flavors where there and the look was beautiful! Good luck in continuing this!

Forgot the bad pics

[BlkDrew]

So i am still making more and more, trying to get a good blend.

I am getting much better at the caps.


Rolled 10 today

[wayner123]

Do you have a list of the youtube vids that you found are the most helpful?

[BlkDrew]

Originally Posted by wayner123

Do you have a list of the youtube vids that you found are the most helpful?

Thanks for the question, I will make a list and supply the links today.

[Shawn hines]

Originally Posted by wayner123

Do you have a list of the youtube vids that you found are the most helpful?

I was wondering the same thing, I kinda found a few but nothing that really sticks out to me.

Originally Posted by BlkDrew

i was thinking that, but one wrong bend and oops.... broken

True, but I have never received nor sent sticks that were received broken by this method.