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  1. 09-08-2005, 03:45 PM #1
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    I had my first cigar about a week ago, it was not as i hoped though. I smoked a cuban cigar, but when i went to light it on the cut off end it would not light. My friend said that i should bite off the opposite rounded end. I did this and in fact it did light but i know for a fact this is not the proper way to light a cigar. Could some seasoned cigar smoker please let me know what is the correct way to light the cigar?
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    You use a cigar cutter to cut the cap of the cigar, then use the flame and lite the foot. puff while lighting, so you get it going. Puff every 20 seconds or so. If it gets off, lay off, if it gets thin, puff on.

    When cutting the cap, if you look closely, you'll notice it looks like there might be two or three thins pieces of tobacco on top, cut as close as you can to the cap, without cutting below it. This will help it from unwrapping.

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    It sounds like the right way too me. You need to cut off the cap (the rounded end) or bite it off as you did, then just light the other end as you puff until it is lit.
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    I guess the above 2 posts cover just about everything, so I will just say, Welcome to the Forum!
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    i......just....don't..know..what to say......


    perhaps gg or cc can help....
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    well i know what to say, Welcome to the board! don't be afraid to ask questions. if you are serious about the question, you will get answers. and do as was mentioned above.
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    I light mine about halfway up the cigar. Cuts my smoking down quite a bit.
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    Welcome!!!

    Just one more thing though, don't bite the end off. Invest in a cigar cutter or puncher and enjoy! If you bite it you run the risk of unwrapping it, it also means you may end up with bits of tobacco in your mouth and it may make the cap end a bit soggy.

    Enjoy !!!
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    Most cigar shops are glad to cut your cigars for you for free, too...
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  10. 09-09-2005, 09:47 AM #10
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    Finally! Another girl here! The boys have already answered your question better than I ever could have. I hope you continue to experiment with cigars and share your experiences with us.
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    Any chance of getting a pic of the cigar women here smoking?
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    DG!

    And they wonder why we don't get more female members round here!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cohibanut
    Welcome!!!

    Just one more thing though, don't bite the end off. Invest in a cigar cutter or puncher and enjoy! If you bite it you run the risk of unwrapping it, it also means you may end up with bits of tobacco in your mouth and it may make the cap end a bit soggy.

    Enjoy !!!
    Not to mention those unsightly bits of tobacco stuck between your teeth like so much spinach.
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    nice response cigarsarge, half-way up, I definitely laughed out loud.
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    Hey, I've used the "teeth" method to cut a cigar when I don't have a cutter handy. It takes a little practice but it's not the worst thing in the world.
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