Gifts Sure To Impress Cigar Enthusiasts

When gift shopping for cigar smokers, premium cigars come to mind. A trip to a tobacco shop will ensure viewing a wide selection and price range, with expensive brands housed in special areas where the humidity is just right and pampered customers can try out their selections. However, for those uncertain about selecting cigars themselves, there are some other great options. These include cigar cutters, cases for home or travel, humidors, and also cigar lighters.   Lighters make great gifts because Read More >>

Cigar Advice For First Time Smokers

Even if you currently smoke cigarettes, you are likely to find that smoking cigars is a completely different experience. The three basic items needed to partake in this activity are the cigar itself, a cutter, and a cigar lighter. The following advice will serve as a guide to first time smokers. There are many different cigar flavors. Some may be pleasant to you, while others will not be. When choosing your first cigars, purchased only singles instead of an entire box. This will allow you to sample Read More >>

Cigar Wrapper Types

by monocat Article by Dave Sabot Wrappers are a very important part of a cigar. Not only do wrappers play a functional role, they also play a role in the experience of a cigar. Knowing the differences in wrapper types can help you determine what cigar might be best for you. Can you explain how a Colorado wrapper differs from a Maduro wrapper? Do you know how a Claro wrapper will influence a cigars taste? Below, we explain each wrapper type in detail and the properties each wrapper type imparts Read More >>

Cigar Etiquette

by ffg Article by William Shaw Smoking a cigarette is an easy procedure. Pop it in your mouth, light it with your cheap lighter, inhale some smoke, walk down the street, stub it out, etc. In fact, this is the opposite procedure to the respected cigar smoking technique which has evolved over the years. Yes, cigar etiquette is important, as even if you have no interest in it, others (who will inevitable see you smoking) will! One of the earliest pieces of cigar etiquette literature is an article Read More >>

How To Light A Cigar Properly

by ahmani Article by Ray Cervantes Lighting a cigar is not like lighting a cigarette. When you are learning how to smoke properly you may hear conflicting statements on the best way to light it and Which lighter is best for an even light. If you want to make for a great smoking experience make sure to do your research to learn how to light a cigar properly. Once you learn the right process and Which lighter is best you will enjoy your premium cigar with no interruptions. Follow the tips below Read More >>

Four Cigar Mistakes You Might Be Making

by ffg Article by Lawrence Towns Cigar collecting can be an engaging and rewarding pastime, but isn't necessarily a clear cut one. Whether you're a long-time aficionado or just starting out on the road to fine stogie appreciation, the potential for making mistakes is always present. Here are five of the most common errors and misconceptions cigar lovers tend to run into.Improper StorageWhile the issue of proper storage is an obvious concern for newly minted cigar lovers, veterans can sometimes Read More >>

Can You Light Your Cigar with a Zippo?

by TheMBG Article by Dave Sabot If you are new to the world of cigars, it can be a confusing place, particularly the lighting process. You'll find a lot of information out there that's a bit conflicting. However, one of the first things that you should learn is what you can and cannot use to light your cigar. For instance, if you are contemplating lighting your cigar with a Zippo lighter, you should put the lighter down and back away. Why should you not use a Zippo to light up your smoke? Read More >>

What Do You Get the Cigar Smoker Who Has Everything?

by mag3737 Article by Garson Smart CigarFox provides you the opportunity to build your own sampler of the finest cigars that include cigar brands like Montecristo, Romeo & Julieta, H Upmann, Macanudo, Cohiba, Partagas, Gurkha and many more. Choose from more than 1200 different cigars! Other cigar products include cigar humidors, cigar boxes, and cigar accessories like Zippo Lighters. Related Table Lighter Read More >>

How to Enjoy a Cigar

by Gauis Caecilius Article by Gurner Jaffray An aficionado must choose their own cigar. You pick what clothes to wear in the morning, so you should have no problem finding a good cigar. This does not mean it's a bad idea or bad form to ask for a cigar aficionado another recommendation, that only a real connoisseur would not need a recommendation in the first place.I read some advice that stated a person with a roundish face shouldn 't smoke a long, thin cigar, and a person with a thin face Read More >>

Nice Cigar Lighter photos

A few nice cigar lighter images I found: IMAG0434 Image by Brian Landis My solar battery box! I've got a 10w Instapark solar panel w/ charge controller mounted on the hinged lid, which charges the 12v 35AH deep cycle battery inside. The battery provides power to a 400w DC/AC inverter and a mounted set of DC plugs (2 USB and 2 cigar lighter.) Those aren't mounted inside yet- I still have to make their cutouts, as well as finish the whole thing. It's about 50% done at this stage. The idea Read More >>