Which burns faster: bottom or top?

icehog3 · 02-19-2010, 03:32 PM

I touch it up with my torch lighter, Beau, never gave much thought to turning the cigar one way or the other.

Razorhog · 02-19-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I touch it up with my torch lighter, Beau, never gave much thought to turning the cigar one way or the other.

I usually do that too. But sometimes it is a minor problem that can be helped by holding or laying it down a certain way.
I think Neo is right - something about more oxygen on the bottom?

Razorhog · 02-19-2010, 03:38 PM

Found this on cigarnexus:
2. *Rotate the slower burning side to the bottom. The bottom side of the cigar will burn faster since smoke does not inhibit the oxygen from feeding the burn. This is an excellent technique for keeping cigars burning even, but may not be drastic enough to completely prevent running.

02-19-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
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02-19-2010, 03:38 PM	#3
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Which burns faster: bottom or top? Found this on cigarnexus: 2. *Rotate the slower burning side to the bottom. The bottom side of the cigar will burn faster since smoke does not inhibit the oxygen from feeding the burn. This is an excellent technique for keeping cigars burning even, but may not be drastic enough to completely prevent running.