Cigar Primer for New Smokers

[mr.drybones]

the punch theory makes sense. i usually punch 50 and below, saving the guillotine for anything larger. never smoked a big one that was punched but, i can imagine the hole would accumulate gooey tar, especially if smoked too quickly! thanx for saving me the discovery! M.D.B.

[mr.drybones]

way to go Mitch! Great post for anyone starting off in the puro hobby. all those just getting started should read this TWICE!

[strife]

Those are the sizes that I prefer to punch, because I use a larger diameter punch I haven't noticed the tar build-up.

Yeah, I need to get me one of those Larry.

[Robinsond]

So helpful Mitch!! Especially to a new smoker to me, now I won't rush to stock up on cigars. Singles from now for a few months!

[cashedash]

Wow even after smoking a few months and feeling like I have it all down there are still a few tricks that I did not know. This is a good article to read every so often whether you now it all or are just starting.

~Brett

[Mitch]

I only consider my self an experienced Newbie, so if anyone has anything they think should be added to the main article please let me know.

[Crypto Sailor]

Great job Mitch...I learned quite a few things!!

[secretsquirrel]

Man that was some good information that a newb like me needs to know
Thanks

[Andytex]

That was a great read Mitch. What a timeless thread. Thank you.

[kmckinn3]

Thanks Mitch. Cleared up a few things for me.

[ThankfulJoe]

Great read! Thanks!

[Wolf_Mustang]

Thanks for the info. I haven't looked into lighters yet, but now I have some knowledge to chew on before I get one.

[tenuki]

Great information, thanks so much!

[whodeeni]

Really great post Mitch..... Never knew you were supposed to use the "fumes" of the torch
to slowly light your cigar! :D

[tenuki]

update: 3 cigars after reading this.

Lighting the foot slowly and thoroughly, then smoking very slowly just tripled my enjoyment of cigars. The AF Hemmingway Work of Art I just smoked knocked my socks off.