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For various reasons you may need to ship cigars or transport them during your vacations for example. And moving a humidor is not necessarily recommended and not very practical. For these cases, there is an ideal solution: humidor bags for cigars. Here is what they are and how to use them. The revolution in the cigar world: the humidifier bag Humidifier bags are a backup system for...

Pierre Legrain is a well-known character in the smoking world. And for good reason, he is the creator of the cigarette and cigar case. This Frenchman passionate about materials has designed models for many personalities. Zoom on Pierre Legrain, the genius decorator. Pierre Legrain: an atypical profile Born in Levallois-Perret in 1889, Pierre Legrain quickly developed a passion for leather...

Cigar smokers are often very demanding people who love beautiful things. So if you are looking for a gift to give to a cigar lover, the cigar case seems to be an excellent idea. But beware, there are tips on how to choose them well. What is the purpose of a cigar case? A cigar case is useful for smokers to carry their cigar puffs without damaging them. This can be during an outing or to go...

Among the accessories that make up the cigar smoker's panoply, the cigar ashtray is as important as the cigar cutter. Indeed, its role being to welcome your cigar wisps during the tasting, it must be perfectly adapted to your needs. Here is what differentiates a classic ashtray from a cigar ashtray. The cigar ashtray, a customized accessory Every cigar smoker has a cigar ashtray. It is an...

The cigar cutter is to the smoker what the knife is to the cook. It is a real essential tool, used to cut the cigar before smoking it and to taste its aromas. There are many models, but here, we will shed light on the luxury cigar cutters. All about the cigar cutter A cigar cutter, as its name suggests, cuts the head of the cigar so that the smoker can light its stem. It is essential,...

Among the many existing cigar lighters, some models are called "table" and others are portable. What is the difference between the two and which one to choose? Let's take a look. The table cigar lighter The table cigar lighter is a rather imposing model. As its name suggests, it is more suited to be used at home than outside. Its size and weight do not allow you to carry it everywhere you...

Cigar lighters are an invention of the beginning of the XIXth century, in order to replace the matches which did not bring an optimal ignition. The purpose of the cigar lighters is to light the cigars in a homogeneous way to appreciate the innumerable flavors. There are all kinds and some houses create luxury cigar lighters. Zoom on these exceptional products. The appearance of the cigar...

In order to store cigars for the purpose of making a collection or simply for pleasure, every smoker must invest in the necessary equipment. The question then arises as to whether it is better to opt for a humidor or a cigar cabinet. We explain here the difference between the two and which product to choose. Zoom on the humidor The humidor is a container generally made of wood. Its role is...

Cigar smokers are not necessarily fans of cigarillos and vice versa. Be careful, in some countries, cigars and cigarillos can be called the same way, because a "cigarillo" defines "small cigar", however, we must be careful not to make confusion. Even if both cigarillos and cigarillos are similar, there are 6 major differences. Here they are in detail. Size and weight It is the very first...

The answer to this question is neither simple nor obvious. Indeed, it depends on the habits of smokers. Some prefer to cut, others to pierce. Here is an overview of the two techniques so that you can get an idea. Cutting a cigar: an ideal practice to enjoy in all serenity Most cigar smokers cut their stems. They use an accessory specially designed to obtain a clean and uniform cut: the...