Well hell... Looks like I need to save some money up so I can order some. Damn, that's not good news for my wallet
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- Thread starter TheFlask
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From Leaf Only Sample packs 1/4 lb
Nicaraguan wrapper
Ecuadorian Ligero Shade wrapper
Nicaraguan binder
Aged Nicaraguan Seco Filler
Aged Nicaraguan Viso Filler
Aged Nicaraguan Ligero Filler
Aged Ecuadorian Seco Filler
Aged Ecuadorian Viso Filler
Aged Honduran Seco
Aged Honduran Viso
Aged Honduran Ligero
Dominican binder
From Whole Leaf Tobacco 1 lb packs
Criollo 98 Ligero
Corojo 99 Viso
eBay purchase
56 by 6 5/8 La Flor de Quintero mold
Nicaraguan wrapper
Ecuadorian Ligero Shade wrapper
Nicaraguan binder
Aged Nicaraguan Seco Filler
Aged Nicaraguan Viso Filler
Aged Nicaraguan Ligero Filler
Aged Ecuadorian Seco Filler
Aged Ecuadorian Viso Filler
Aged Honduran Seco
Aged Honduran Viso
Aged Honduran Ligero
Dominican binder
From Whole Leaf Tobacco 1 lb packs
Criollo 98 Ligero
Corojo 99 Viso
eBay purchase
56 by 6 5/8 La Flor de Quintero mold
Yanked out a couple leaves at random just now. Both measure 17" long by 10" wide.
Some torcedors trim the head to help it become round in the mold. I have found by stuffing it firmly as far into the head of the mold as possible the mold gets it round without having to trim the head of the bunch. What's great about this "hobsession" is that there really isn't a "right" or "wrong" way to do things except for the basic/general rules. Find what works best for you and repeat until you can do it blindfolded and have consistent results you are proud of.
I usually leave em a few days, usually accidentally lol
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That's actually an interesting question, and ought not be answered perfunctorily.
How long you let it set in the mold can help determine shape and firmness. For example: when I want to make a perfecto which is fatter in the head than the foot (which is usually), then I will stuff the bunch fuller in the head, bind it, set it in the mold a mere hour, then take it out for a couple hours before wrapping. Gives the upper portion a chance to swell. If I want a loose cigar, then I'll also take it out after an hour. Ordinarily, I'll leave a parejo in for an hour, then turn it 90 degrees, then leavbe it another two hours. If I want a real hard parejo, I'll leave it an hour, turn it 90, then leave it overnight -- and only remove it right as I'm about to lay it on a damp wrapper (a damp wrapper also helps the thing get firmer.) All this is just common sense. I'm no expert; but I would never leave one in for three days on purpose.
But we got some expert guys on here. What do you guys do?
My preferred method is to let the bunch sit in the mold 1-2 hours, rotate 90 degrees then let sit overnight before wrapping. That is what my mentor does as well