Cigar Accessories A Collector Cannot Be Without

Guest Author — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:45:10 +0000

Quality cigar accessories can enhance the experience of indulging in a great stogie and there are a few tools that serious aficionados should not be without. In this article, we'll tell you which surprising goodies from a cigar shop or grocery store can make smoking one a luxurious treat.

Cigar cutters are used to remove or penetrate the cap of a cigar before smoking it. There are three basic types of cuts: the straight cut, the wedge or "V" cut and the hole punch. The type of cut to make is based on personal preference and the size and/or shape of the cigar. The straight cut is the most common. The double blade guillotine is preferred by many aficionados because it usually makes a cleaner cut. The wedge or "V" cutter resembles the guillotine cutter, but the shape of the blade slices a wedge into the cap of the cigar instead of cutting it completely off. The hole punch is used to put a hole in the cap of the cigar instead of just cutting it off. If a cutter or hole punch isn't available, a hole cut can be made in a cigar using a pen or pencil.

If you are one to purchase expensive varieties, like a Cuban cigar, then here is a cigar accessory you'll definitely need. Unlike a cigar box, a humidor prevents your cigars from drying out or becoming infested by insects. For private use, small wooden or acrylic glass humidor boxes will store a few dozen. Humidors of all sizes use hygrometers to keep track of the humidity levels. The ideal humidity in one of these units is around 65-75%.

As stated, one of the most important cigar accessories to own, is a humidor to keep the cigars moist. If they dry out, you will unlikely ever enjoy the rich aroma. However, while many people enjoy the rich fragrance of a good cigar, there are others who find it overwhelming. Wearing artificial fibres will minimize the amount of odor that your clothes absorb. Store your clothing in a plastic bag with baking soda before they can be cleaned. To keep a room smelling fresh, use a spray deodorizer expressly formulated for tobacco smoke. This isn't as effective as an air purifier but it will help. Lastly, take vitamins to flush nicotine from your system and freshen your breath. Chlorophyll and parsley extract will make your mouth fresher. Vitamin A, vitamin C, aged (kyolic) garlic extract, spirulina, wheat grass and young barley grass will all help to cleanse nicotine from your system.

Personalized cigar boxes or lighters are great but not all of your cigar accessories will come from a smoke shop. To avoid offending people who don't share your appreciation for the aroma of cigar smoke, keep a few key products around your home to get rid of the smell and pay attention to your personal hygiene. This will make cigar smoking pleasurable for everyone.

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Essential Cigar Accessories

Guest Author — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:32:59 +0000

What are the essential accessories you need to smoke a cigar? You may think that you simply have to light the cigar and puff away. However, fully enjoying the cigar and smoking it the right way involves some accessories.

Get to know cigars first. Do this by buying a cigar magazine or getting some information online. Then, go to a tobacconist to check out some cigars. The tobacconist will give you his advice on the cigars he stocks.

Buy a cigar humidor. Humidors are usually made of wood, though I saw a marble one on Amazon the other day, and keep the humidity and temperature in the humidor at a certain level to preserve the cigars. Cigar humidors usually hold 20 or 25 cigars.

Get a cigar holder so that they don’t get crushed or dirty. Some cigar holders hold up to 3 cigars while some hold only 1. Purchasing a cigar holder is a must if you like smoking cigars at any time.

Get a cigar cutter. The best ones are made of stainless steel and feature a double blade design. The blades are extremely sharp so take caution when using it. Cigar cutters usually come in a practical, compact size.

Cigar punchers are great if you do not wish to use a cigar cutter. While the cigar puncher essentially achieves the same goal as the cigar cutter, it is more compact and classy.

Instead of using a match or a conventional lighter to light your cigar, get a proper cigar lighter. They come in a tube shape and are very efficient because you they include a cutter. So, you simply put one end of the cigar in to cut and then flip it around to light it. The cigar lighters use butane and are sold empty.

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