Where the band is on Cigars

[oooo35980]

Not that I know of, I do know with a lot of cigars if you stop at the band you are really missing out. Personally I ignore the band altogether and rely on my palate to tell me when a cigar is done, occasionally I even use a nubbing tool because some cigars never go nasty even when you're so far down you can't hold em anymore.

[kuzi16]

the band was originally placed on cigars so that the men who wore gloves would not get discoloration from the tobacco over time. just hold the cigar at the band.

placement has more to do with that tradition than anything else.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by kuzi16

the band was originally placed on cigars so that the men who wore gloves would not get discoloration from the tobacco over time. just hold the cigar at the band.

placement has more to do with that tradition than anything else.

Originally, it was Catherine the Great that had ribbons tied around them so she wouldn't stain her "royal fingers".

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/7734

[kuzi16]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Originally, it was Catherine the Great that had ribbons tied around them so she wouldn't stain her "royal fingers".

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/7734

if you read past the first paragraph you can see that there are many reasons/theories for the band.

however, that is one i had not seen before. cant prove a one of em, but they are all interesting.

[jjirons69]

I personally know from experience, if you smoke the band, it doesn't change the profile, the dang thing just won't stay lit. I remove the bands some time during the stick, usually by the midpoint. Like others said, a good stick goes way past where the band was.

[neoflex]

Originally Posted by jjirons69

I personally know from experience, if you smoke the band, it doesn't change the profile, the dang thing just won't stay lit. I remove the bands some time during the stick, usually by the midpoint. Like others said, a good stick goes way past where the band was.

Jamie sums it up well for me here. Most of my bands come off while smoking and that's usually the midpoint so the glue is warmed up a bit so it comes off clean without damaging the wrapper Some of the more loosely glued bands like the LADC Mi Amores or EE's come off prior to light up as those bands tend to pop off easy. Smoking wise, some sticks only get smoked to where the band would be while others get nubbed to the point that my fingers are getting toasty. Some sticks just smoke great right to the end.
Just like the cello on, cello off topic this one is also subjective to personal preference.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by kuzi16

if you read past the first paragraph you can see that there are many reasons/theories for the band.

I never thought to do that.

If you didn't realize it, my post was in addition to yours. Not a contradiction.

[kuzi16]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I never thought to do that.

If you didn't realize it, my post was in addition to yours. Not a contradiction.

clearly i didnt realize that.





thats not even sarcasm.
i didnt. thanks for the heads up.

[OLS]

Originally Posted by oooo35980

Not that I know of, I do know with a lot of cigars if you stop at the band you are really missing out.

HELL YEAH, LOVE that tar!! Stains the teeth, ruins the breath and tastes like chocolate if you try hard enough.