Too tight to draw

[SFG75]

I smoked a Bolivar Belicoso tonight and it gave me nothing but problems. I could feel how tight the last portion of the cigar was. Pressing on it didnt even move it really. I poked a tooth pick into it a few times but I don't think it got deep enough My humidor is at 73% and I haven't added water for weeks. I don't think that is the problem cause all my other cigars smoke fine. I think it was just a dud. My tobacconist would replace it if I mentioned it but I am not sure if I would bother. Anyone have any solutions to get a tightly rolled cigar to smoke nicely?

I've smoked many Bolivars and this is the only one so far I have had a problem with.

Sorry to hear about that Even cuban torcedors roll too tightly on a bad day.

[MMAB]

I like the drill bit idea too BlkCloud

My humidor is now running at 73%rh due to higher temps and humidity. It's a daily struggle. Actually though, I thinnk sungrown tastes better at a higher rh%! Just my opinion!

[grand cru no 2]

I use about a 6" x 1mm file that works well with me.

[Drake]

I use about a 6" x 1mm file that works well with me.

i never thought about that. my girlfriend has some of those for the models she makes for architecture. i'll have to try that the next flor de cano i smoke

[Chè]

Figuardos sometimes are tougher draws, I've contemplated whether or not that can be attributed to their tapered head. With Belicosos and No.2s I've often found myself re-clipping the head beyond my initial decapitation. Another effective means with cigars that have proven to be tight draws, I clip the cap quite a bit of time before the time of lighting (several hours at least - Sometimes the day before.

Chè

[Roham]

Figuardos sometimes are tougher draws, I've contemplated whether or not that can be attributed to their tapered head. With Belicosos and No.2s I've often found myself re-clipping the head beyond my initial decapitation. Another effective means with cigars that have proven to be tight draws, I clip the cap quite a bit of time before the time of lighting (several hours at least - Sometimes the day before.

Chè

Thats a good idea