Smoker Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 We all know that if you remove the cap from a cigar, the wrapper will begin to unravel. God, how annoying is that??? Cutting too deep was a mistake I made several times at the start of my cigar-smoking days. Anyway, my question is: Why does the wrapper never unravel from the foot of the cigar? Even with excessive handling. I've never had a wrapper begin to unravel from the foot. But when watching videos of cigar rolling, they don't appear to take any extra measures to adhere the wrapper at that end. Take this video for example. The lady rolling the cigars only appears to use 'goma' on the inside of the wrapper at the head of the cigar. The head also gets a cap on it, with plenty more glue. The foot has nothing to help keep the wrapper in place! Come to think of it, why do we have the cap at all? If they can make a foot that doesn't unravel, why not have feet at both end, and save us the trouble of cutting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circles Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The wrapper leaf itself holds it in place. Watch the video, or try and wrap a present in wrapping paper. The overlap of the wrap is why you don't need glue. It starts at the foot and goes like this: |///// 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoker Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 The wrapper leaf itself holds it in place. Watch the video, or try and wrap a present in wrapping paper. The overlap of the wrap is why you don't need glue. It starts at the foot and goes like this: |///// Ah, yes. This is why people shouldn't ask questions after several bourbons. I hadn't thought of it like that. Cheers! It's Superconductor's fault. He started talking about Bourbons earlier today, and it all went downhill after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Ah, yes. This is why people shouldn't ask questions after several bourbons. But then we would have so few quetions.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billh1 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 How much less would we know if the world had no bourbon...drinkers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Festa Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 this: |///// is nothing short of a genius explanation well played sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTO Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 is nothing short of a genius explanation well played sir That was the ****! My brain does not work that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTO Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 How much less would we know if the world had no bourbon...drinkers! Don't forget about us sour mash guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 The overlap of the wrap is why you don't need glue. It starts at the foot and goes like this: |///// Brilliance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circles Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Really, thanks guys, I will blush. Nothing to see here, rare moment of clarity. Won't happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion21 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Circles Cigar Code: (///////> - Figurados |\\\\\\) - Parejos |////////} - Parejos with Pigtail Cap {/////////////) - Hamlet Flying Pig Also, could be applied to specific sizes: |\\\\\\) - Robusto |////)- Petit Robusto |\\\\\\\\\\\\) - Double Corona etc . . . Brilliant Circles! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circles Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Haha, that's even better. Right, I am stealing that and claiming it to be mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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