Grit?

dave · 11-09-2011, 09:57 AM

Had another MBIII last night and had same experience....along with some 'unorthodox' thoughts about this. I haven't had any Tat blacks or Oliva cloth-labels, but I have had plenty of 601 Blues and MBIII's. Examining the MBIII last night it occurred to me that the wrapper on these (AND on the 601 Blues) is extremely smooth - almost unnaturally so.

Seems strange to suggest, but is there any chance that these cigars are "sanded"? Perhaps lightly rubbed with an extratordinarily fine grit paper or cloth?

neoflex · 11-09-2011, 10:43 AM

I am probably one of the few who actually likes that little bit of grit on the wrapper of a cigar. I was never sure what it is but oddly enough I do enjoy it.

11-09-2011, 09:57 AM	#1
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Grit? Had another MBIII last night and had same experience....along with some 'unorthodox' thoughts about this. I haven't had any Tat blacks or Oliva cloth-labels, but I have had plenty of 601 Blues and MBIII's. Examining the MBIII last night it occurred to me that the wrapper on these (AND on the 601 Blues) is extremely smooth - almost unnaturally so. Seems strange to suggest, but is there any chance that these cigars are "sanded"? Perhaps lightly rubbed with an extratordinarily fine grit paper or cloth?

11-09-2011, 10:43 AM	#2
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Grit? I am probably one of the few who actually likes that little bit of grit on the wrapper of a cigar. I was never sure what it is but oddly enough I do enjoy it. __________________