Newbie Looking for some Tips

[ggiese]

Ok, as a disclaimer, I am legitimately interested in becoming involved in this hobby. Please respond as you would to a regular of the forum, and not like in the Cubans thread, or the Grad thread. I would appreciate it.

Thanks, Fark.

Ok, well, as I stated, I am a newbie to Cigars and the world thereof. I've decided that I (and I believe you would likely advise me to do so as well) would like to start with some of the more smoother and milder cigars.

I have not really been active on this forum, but I have frequented a Cigar Discussion thread on forums that I do visit more often.

I have looked around several of the online dealers (though I will be buying from a local store), and have come up with a list of some that I would like to try as my first few. Please let me know what you think of the cigars listed and please feel free to include any tips, or suggestions for smoking/what to smoke.

Random question, do you prefer lighting with a lighter, or a match?

Thanks,
Fark.

Edit: I forgot to list the cigars, haha!

Sol Cubano Connecticut
Cu-Avana
Montecristo White
Cusano 18

Fark - Would you like me to smoke that cigar for you too???

please keep in mind: you don't know us and we don't know you. You may think some members are this board are assclowns - but at the same time we're trying to figure out if you're an assclown. Just keep in mind that you cannot possibly expect that the first time you throw your buns onto the seat of a bicycle, you'll ride like an expert. There truly is such a very fine line between being cautious and being stupid.

Reading cigar reviews is like listening to film critics - you might agree sometimes, but likely you're going to disagree more than you agree. If you're new to the "hobby" you've got a LOT of cigar smoking to go to know what you will like and what you will dislike. Best advice to get into this hobby? Start with going to a local tobacconist (a GOOD cigar shop, with plenty of stock on hand), pretend you're new to this "hobby", and ask them for their recommendations. Buy a few cigars, sit down and smoke 'em. If you don't like the cigar you're smoking (and you've given it an honest shot), put it down and try another.

...and take it upon yourself to experiment with lighting a cigar. I'd love to hear your thoughts to compare them to the thousands of other opinions I've heard about every kind of imaginable way to light a cigar. Bottom line - it's a personal preference I'm sure the tobacconist will be able to help you with.

You might also be tempted to ask about how to cut a cigar. Again - ask the tobacconist - they'll show you the various ways to cut a cigar. I don't necessarily think that one way is better than another, other than what it is you prefer.

Good luck!