Burn problem
Forever now, I've had the same burn problem for probably 85% of the cigars I smoke. One side ends up further down than the other. It is pretty much always the "bottom" that burns slower (I'm a bit OCD, I tend to hold it so the front of the band is on top). On the plus I think I get longer ashes I think because it has a little shelf of varying size to sit on. On the minus, though, WTF. I'm not even sure I should say one side burns faster...it doesn't really change in length over the life of the cigar...just this constant vaguely U-shaped burn...but even when I correct by taking flame to the bottom it tends to return.
I know this has to be user error and I somehow doubt the problem is in my humidor because this has happened out of many humidors, B&M's, and like I said it doesn't happen EVERY time. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
I know this has to be user error and I somehow doubt the problem is in my humidor because this has happened out of many humidors, B&M's, and like I said it doesn't happen EVERY time. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
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also rotate them in you humidor. the band does not have to be facing up.
If you're a holder (like I am) How are you holding the stick?
Is it at 45 degrees? is it parallel to the ground? Straight up and down?
If you're getting an uneven light, and then you're holing the stick at 45 degrees for the entire smoke, without any rotation, well, that could be a problem.
Once its going I set it done and watch it to make sure I haven't missed an parts that might need "touched" up. If all is good, kick back and enjoy!
I have to admit I find myself rotating the cigar a lot while I smoke. The band stays on until no longer needed but I tend to always sit it down in a different spot on the cigar. Just my .02 cents, I know everyone has a different procedure.
Seriously though, this has been a great help, thanks everyone.
Maybe so. I can't really speak to that since I'll only use a torch and am pretty particular about the completeness of the light - maybe that's why I don't have many burn problems.