I agree with a previous poster about using wooden matches, but I would go even farther than that by not allowing the flame to touch the cigar. That only imparts an unwanted flavour to the first puff. Hold the cigar at an angle and just roll the tip of the cigar over the flame and the cigar will light on its own in about a minute from the heat. Once lit, you can then puff it lightly. A butane lighter works well too, but don't use something like a Zippo. You need a good cigar cutter as well.
Originally posted by AttilaTheHornWhat's wrong with a zippo?
I agree with a previous poster about using wooden matches, but I would go even farther than that by not allowing the flame to touch the cigar. That only imparts an unwanted flavour to the first puff. Hold the cigar at an angle and just roll the tip of the cigar over the flame and the cigar will light on its own in about a minute from the heat. Once lit ...[text shortened]... ter works well too, but don't use something like a Zippo. You need a good cigar cutter as well.
Originally posted by cmsMasterZippos and lighters that use that kind of gas impart that same gassy taste to the tobacco. They're OK for cigarettes but not for cigars or pipes. Butane is OK because it burns cleanly with a neutral smell, and there's nothing wriong with wooden matches as long as you set the sulphur burn off for a second before using it, and you'll probably need more than one match.
What's wrong with a zippo?
Please keep in mind that smoking a cigar is Not like performing oral on your favorite blow up doll. One must always keep the sucking end of the cigar dry. Do not chew on it like it is an old piece of beef jerky. Suck gently from time to time and take in the fine aroma, much like sipping an expensive wine. Do Not knock the ash from the cigar it may cause it to burn unevenly. A good cigar will almost smoke itself. Please excuse me, i must unstick myself from my chair and take a nap.
Granny.
Originally posted by AttilaTheHornYeah, that's what I figured, thanks for the advice. Very helpful.
Zippos and lighters that use that kind of gas impart that same gassy taste to the tobacco. They're OK for cigarettes but not for cigars or pipes. Butane is OK because it burns cleanly with a neutral smell, and there's nothing wriong with wooden matches as long as you set the sulphur burn off for a second before using it, and you'll probably need more than one match.
Originally posted by smw6869Thank you, also.
Please keep in mind that smoking a cigar is Not like performing oral on your favorite blow up doll. One must always keep the sucking end of the cigar dry. Do not chew on it like it is an old piece of beef jerky. Suck gently from time to time and take in the fine aroma, much like sipping an expensive wine. Do Not knock the ash from the cigar it may cause it t ...[text shortened]... t smoke itself. Please excuse me, i must unstick myself from my chair and take a nap.
Granny.
Originally posted by Dragon FireIt's been my experience that the Cuban's are over-rated. Most of the great cigar producing families left Cuba when Fidel took over. The ones grown in Nicaragua and the Dominican Repuplic are far superior to the Cubans.
Cohiba, especially the cigarette sized ones as they are so easy to smoke but a larger cigar is nice when I have the time to enjoy.
... and it must be Cuban, not those imitation Cohibas you get in the USA!
CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles.
The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him.
He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife.
She directs him down the correct aisle.
A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton
balls and a ball of string on the counter.
She says, confused, "Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife?
He answers, " You see, it's like this,
yesterday, I sent my wife to the store to get me a carton of cigarettes,
and she came back with a tin of tobacco and some rolling
papers; cause it's sooo-ooo--oo-ooo much cheaper.
So, I figure if I have to roll my own .......... so does she.
Originally posted by mlpriorSURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING:
CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles.
The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him.
He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife.
She directs him down the correct aisle.
A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton
balls and a ball of string on the counter.
ooo-ooo--oo-ooo much cheaper.
So, I figure if I have to roll my own .......... so does she.
Smoking tampons causes extreme cotton mouth.