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  • Emily James

HOW TO HOLD A CIGAR CORRECTLY?

Updated: Nov 21, 2022

When it comes to holding a cigar in hand, every aficionado know well enough how to do so. Moderate smokers do have minimum idea on different styles of holding their favourite smoke while the beginners have no knowledge at all. Nobody wants to remain a beginner and everybody do subconsciously or tend to hold it as it comes naturally to them. However, for those of you who are eager to find out the best way to hold a cigar, shouldn't be Confused about which hand - right or the left hand is correct to carry one. As, there is no such thing! It all entirely depends on one's personal choice, etiquette and experience which matters. If you are a master at it, then smoking will feel like an art work. Lets erase your curiosity and bring your attention to the different methods of holding a cigar.



1.) Between forefinger & Thumb:


Firstly, wrap your forefinger around the cigar, while your thumb acts as a support. This method makes sure that the cigar does not fall out nor your fingers get weary and tired. Iconic style for experts. Grab a H. Upmann Magnum 50 ciger gift box or a Rocky Patel number 6 cigar and smoke it with this method. Individuals who have this style naturally inbuilt are said to be socially active. Best for not too thick one as you will have only two

fingers to support.


2.) Pinch:


here, you place the cigar softly between your forefinger and second finger with great care not to be too hard to smash the cigar. Just firmly and gently hold it inside the forefinger with support from the middle one. Hold a Villiger Rio 6 cigar. Also with a ring guage of 52, Juliany blue line grand robusto cigar serves perfect using this style. It highlights your persona and sensibility.


3.) Triple Support:


The Triple support is a simplistic and very common style, placing the forefinger and middle finger on the cigar band while the thumb supports from below. Earlier, people used the band to avoid their accessories getting dirty. Today, the cigar band of Hoyo de Monterrey cigars and Romeo y julieta wide churchill cigar and many others are collected as a hobby.


4.) Another way of carrying a cigar in your hand is using all the fingers while the thumb supports the base. According to aficionados, this is a respected style. After all the effort has been made to successfully roll such a master peice for you. Hold thick and tall cigar like Davidoff signature no.2 tubos cigar or Guantanamera cristales cigar.


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