cigar firmness

JZerby

I've noticed this with a lot of cigars, but it seems like lighter colored cigars are more firm than darker ones. I thought it was a size thing at first. Coronas being smaller just are not as full as robustos cuz there is less tobacco and so they are just softer for that reason. But I got a Man o War sampler that had 4 different kinds and the Virtues are firmer than the Ruinations and Armada. And I picked up a 5 pack of Verdadero Organics in the Sprint Sale and they were more firm as well. The Organics and MOW's were robusto. Is there a reason darker cigars are a little less firm than lighter ones?

allsmokedup

I think that's because darker wrappers are thicker and hold more wateroil. More moisture would lead to more 'give' when they're groped.

Lee.mcglynn

I'm going with Connecticut wrappers have more elasticity so it's easier to wrap around tighter without the leaf tearing

jlmarta

scarlin

It also has to do with the rolling. Some roll tighter than others and the occasional soft spots may be uneven filler stacks. Soft spots may be a wetter spot too which i suspect.

Direwolf

If it starts getting too firm try thinking about baseball

jliu

Direwolf:

If it starts getting too firm try thinking about baseball

or may I suggest a reduction? Some of you men might think why?! But true story. There is such a thing. Alleviates back pain.

kuzi16

Vision

Direwolf:

If it starts getting too firm try thinking about baseball

Or you could just think of Jiunn..... Nope... Too sexy.

*Petey*

kuzi16

*Petey*

kuzi16