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Here are some photos I shot at the Drew Estates factory last year. Notice the rollera's fingers? And the accumulation of oils on the metal table and pipe roller (for flattening out the veins in the capa). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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It's well worth it. Meeting cigar manufacturers and makers at an event is one thing. Spending a few entire days with them at their factory and their farms is a whole different experience. The grips and grins events don't even come close. |
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I couldn't find any decent photos of light shade cigars being rolled, but here's a few more on the oil transfer issues:
![]() This is a bunchero at the Padron factory. Notice the staining on his thumb and fingertips. No manufacturer would ever waste the time, manpower or money to dye filler. ![]() This wooden mold is from Pepin's My Father factory. All that staining is from dark wet capote (binder) leaves. Again, no one would dye a binder. ![]() Rollera at the My Father factory. ![]() Sorting table at Drew Estates. Check out the cardboard under the capa leaves and her hands. Those leaves haven't even really been wet down much yet. They have only just enough moisture to make them barely pliable. ![]() JdN's being rolled. Last edited by T.G; 08-11-2011 at 12:57 PM. |
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Cool shots!
Any pics of dying?
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After reading the Steve Saka link, I am still a bit confused. Do certain manuf. dye their cigars? I am asking you T.G because you seem to have the knowledge.
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Alex Svenson of cigar.com also confirmed yesterday that it is still done.
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Man that sounds horrible. Why would anyone want to smoke such an abomination....
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I've read several articles by Steve Saka of Drew Estate, and all have been quite informative.
Here is a link about maduros by him that touches on maduro dyeing. http://tobacconistuniversity.org/blog/?p=1656 |
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