Ginseng Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Just wondering how you guys handle your cigars when you are smoking in your typical setting. For me, almost all of my smoking is carried out on my front porch, typing or reading. I find it relaxing and satisfying to keep the cigar gripped between my teeth almost the whole time. This lets me keep both hands on the keyboard and I can puff and sniff almost absentmindedly as I go. What do you all do? Wilkey
Habanos2000 Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 As much as I love the taste of a fine Havana, holding it in my hands, admiring the construction and feel, watching the burn, greatly adds to the enjoyment. I'm not a fan of keeping it in my mouth as the smoke tends to burn my eyes and I find a wet cigar end rather disgusting (personal observation there, to each his own). Ken
gerem Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 As much as I love the taste of a fine Havana, holding it in my hands, admiring the construction and feel, watching the burn, greatly adds to the enjoyment. I'm not a fan of keeping it in my mouth as the smoke tends to burn my eyes and I find a wet cigar end rather disgusting (personal observation there, to each his own).Ken I second that, I like to watch how my habanos burn. I only keep it in my mouth if I'm doing the BBQ and that's not for a long time.
laficion Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 I always hold my cigar in my hand and between my fingers and do what I like to do most, CARESS.
OZCUBAN Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 In my hand also (Oh you mean the Cigar )That as well Cheers Oz
aavkk Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 yea, the smoke definitely gets in my eyes if I hold it in my mouth. I prefer to hold it in my hand.
Professor Twain Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Hand guy here as well... but I wish I could get it to stay in my mouth for while I am doing yard work or playing the banjo. Thinking about getting one of those harmonica holders that guitar players use, that would keep it dry as well between puffs.
jquest63 Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Really depends on where I'm smoking: Car: Mouth and hand Walking: Hand Porch: Hand and Ashtray Riding Lawn Mower: Mouth Hunting: Mouth Fishing: Mouth
sounddust Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 I like to hold it always, even when smoking a Churchill, as I just love the feel of silky-smooth wrapper between my finger tips while drinking a scotch.
cigarros Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 As much as I love the taste of a fine Havana, holding it in my hands, admiring the construction and feel, watching the burn, greatly adds to the enjoyment. I'm not a fan of keeping it in my mouth as the smoke tends to burn my eyes and I find a wet cigar end rather disgusting (personal observation there, to each his own).Ken LOL)) +1
ucla695 Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Most of the time, I smoke when I'm grilling. I entrust my cigars to my Stinky when not taking a puff. Luckily, I don't spit in it.
lostdata Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 I normally keep mine in my hand, only sitting it on the Stinky when I need to slow down a little.
Guest rob Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Definitely the hand. Even after so many years, the smoke burns my eyes if kept in my mouth.
brutusthebuckeye Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 As much as I love the taste of a fine Havana, holding it in my hands, admiring the construction and feel, watching the burn, greatly adds to the enjoyment. I'm not a fan of keeping it in my mouth as the smoke tends to burn my eyes and I find a wet cigar end rather disgusting (personal observation there, to each his own).Ken Same here Ken!!
Jesuscookies Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 I have an awful gag reflex, so leaving it in my mouth, for any period of time, usually causes a convulsion.
Ken Gargett Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 definitely hand, though 'gripped' a much too strong description. and as for where fishing, try as i might, i just cannot manage to do both at the same time, not properly.
Ginseng Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 Looks like I'm the lone "chomper." Mind you, I use my teeth and not my lips primarily for grip. The head stays dry as if the cigar were solely in my hand. Although, the humidity from my oral cavity does tend to soften up the wrapper leaf at the head. Wilkey
ironpeddler Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Good question Wilkey. For me, smoking a cigar is a total sensory experience starting with the selection process. Looking over the cigars to see what strikes my mood, enjoying the smell of the humidor as it prepares me for what is to come. Rolling a few sticks between my fingers to see what 'feels good" in my hand and listening for any wrapper deficiencies ...then a slow run under my nose with a deep breath to confirm the correct selection. The cutting & lighting are the continuation of the steps in creating the perfect smoking atmosphere....and to maintain this moment, holding the cigar while smoking it is essential to me. The look & feel of the cigar changes while it continues to burn as does the aroma of the smoke...and I can't realize this if it sits in an ash tray or resides under my proboscis. The evaluation of the taste of the draw is just one of many cognitive perceptions of this ritual. Conversely, when I'm cutting the lawn, I keep it in my mouth and chomp on the thing like a piece of beef jerky, spitting out chunks in front of my mower so they get sucked up in the bag while the smoke burns the **** out of my eyes. So I guess it depends on what I'm doing at the time.
Ginseng Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 Good question Wilkey.For me, smoking a cigar is a total sensory experience starting with the selection process. Looking over the cigars to see what strikes my mood, enjoying the smell of the humidor as it prepares me for what is to come. Rolling a few sticks between my fingers to see what 'feels good" in my hand and listening for any wrapper deficiencies ...then a slow run under my nose with a deep breath to confirm the correct selection. The cutting & lighting are the continuation of the steps in creating the perfect smoking atmosphere....and to maintain this moment, holding the cigar while smoking it is essential to me. The look & feel of the cigar changes while it continues to burn as does the aroma of the smoke...and I can't realize this if it sits in an ash tray or resides under my proboscis. The evaluation of the taste of the draw is just one of many cognitive perceptions of this ritual. Conversely, when I'm cutting the lawn, I keep it in my mouth and chomp on the thing like a piece of beef jerky, spitting out chunks in front of my mower so they get sucked up in the bag while the smoke burns the **** out of my eyes. So I guess it depends on what I'm doing at the time. That was the single most entertaining and edifying post of the thread. To be honest, I've got quite a drool issue when I smoke while yard-working. Still, I enjoy it just as much. Wilkey
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