Quote Originally Posted by Shelby07 View Post
Don't worry too much about lighting the cigar - as debo said, go slowly. Toast the foot of the cigar evenly before you light then be sure the edge is lit all around before you actually light the cigar.

Be more concerned about cutting the cap. Most new guys just pick a spot and cut away. If you cut too much off the cigar will unravel. Look for the first seam in the cap (closest to the tip) and just take enough off to remove the cap.

There are some good threads in this forum about cutting the cap and lighting the cigar. Don't be afraid to ask the guys at the B&M for tips on cutting and lighting.

Welcome.
basically i do the same thing every time and it has never led me wrong.

basically to cut i put the cigar's head on a table and put the cutter flat on the table and thats how much to cut. thats what they taught me at my B&M and it has worked fine. I've never had a cigar unravel on me.