{"id":43097,"date":"2023-07-05T20:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T01:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=43097"},"modified":"2026-01-11T12:12:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T18:12:05","slug":"how-to-smoke-a-cigar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/just-for-fun\/how-to-smoke-a-cigar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Smoke A Cigar: An Illustrated Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/p>\n

Many a man will occasionally smoke a cigar, be it during a round of golf, a wedding, or celebrating the birth of a child; but not many men know how to prepare, light, and smoke a cigar in such a way that truly gets the best flavor from the tobacco in your hand.<\/p>\n

Use the guide above to enjoy and get the most out of every stogie you light up.<\/p>\n

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  1. Cut the cigar<\/strong><\/a>. Using a cutter, slice just the cap off the cigar. Most men cut too much; shoot for 1\/8th of an inch.<\/li>\n
  2. Toast the foot.<\/strong> Holding the cigar at a 45-degree angle, apply heat to the foot of the cigar while rotating a few times in order to warm the tobacco for easier lighting. <\/li>\n
  3. Light the cigar.<\/a><\/strong> Without letting the flame actually touch the cigar, gently putt a few times (without inhaling) until you feel the smoke in your mouth.<\/li>\n
  4. Mask sure it’s evenly lit.<\/strong> Look at the foot of the cigar and lightly blow on it to ensure it’s evenly lit. You want the entire end glowing; re-light until this is achieved or else the cigar will burn unevenly. <\/li>\n
  5. Smoke and enjoy.<\/strong> To smoke without inhaling, draw in through your mouth as if you’re sucking on a straw. Close off your nasal passage and puff every 30-60 seconds. <\/li>\n
  6. Handle your ash.<\/strong> Let the ash grow to about an inch before tapping off. No smashing the cigar in the tray; a gentle tap along the edge will do. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Like this illustrated guide? Then you\u2019re going to love our book The Illustrated Art of Manliness<\/em><\/a>! Pick up a copy on Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Illustration by Ted Slampyak<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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