Cutting, Lighting & Smoking

Cutting

Cut just above the shoulder — not past the cap.

Tool

Pros

Cons

Guillotine

Clean, simple

Easy to overcut

V-Cut

Deep draw

Not ideal for thin cigars

Punch

Neat, compact

Restrictive airflow

Scissors

Elegant

Needs skill

Always use a sharp blade. Dull cutters crush cigars.

Lighting

  • Use butane torch or cedar spill
  • Toast foot first, then puff gently
  • Rotate cigar for even light

Smoking

  • Puff every 30–60 seconds
  • Do not inhale
  • Let your cigar rest and go out naturally