Tired of uneven burn

[Beatnikbandit]

Almost all my smokes smoke with an uneven burn, particularly "box pressed". due to that I have never been a big fan of "box pressed" vitolas.

I pretty much found out that it was mostly because of how I was keeping them. Once I have decided a cigar will soon be smoked I move it to my smaller 50 CT humidor which I keep at 50-60% Rh instead of all the other cigars I have stored at 70%. I have found this makes them all burn perfect even some cheapo dollar bundle cigars. (not that all bundles are bad but dollar cigar bundles aren't the best IMO)

Now to a few questions I have been smoking enough to "believe" my lighting technique is correct. I know there are many places I can check that will tell/show me how but should I be able to light any "well rolled" cigar that is kept at 70%. I use a torch and "toast" never touching the flame for about 60 sec until most is cherried then I take a couple puffs then check to make sure all is burning if not I puff it once more and still if not (most of the time it is) I will toast 10 more sec. If anyone sees something wrong there can you point it out or if I have developed to many problems, weather or not I need to change my technique.

One more thing, this is regarding "box pressed" vitolas is it a normal thing for them to burn uneven due to their shape? I have only smoked "box pressed" cigars that cost at least 3-4 dollars. (mostly more if I am going to try a boxed cigar in the hopes it will be perfect) I normally roll them back to a round shape as they warm up and it always corrects the draw. Is there something I'm missing on maybe a way to light them since rolling them back defeats the purpose (except as far as I know the original purpose was to just keep it from rolling off the table) so maybe I am not missing the purpose of it?

one small thing to ask that will probably get more input, what's a good mild to medium cigar (not super mild I like to taste a cigar but I'm not a fan of the strong nic buzz, I've only been smoking for a year and I like to have a good smoke with my coffee in the morning sometimes) that can be purchased online in the $60 range before shipping so like even 69.99 LoL is ok before shipping I just don't want to pay over $80 in total

Thank you for reading my post any input is welcome about your "box pressed" experiences or about your own lighting technique. I look forward to any Input so tell me anything you want, LoL.

THANK YOU

[borndead1]

Almost all my smokes smoke with an uneven burn, particularly "box pressed". due to that I have never been a big fan of "box pressed" vitolas.

I pretty much found out that it was mostly because of how I was keeping them. Once I have decided a cigar will soon be smoked I move it to my smaller 50 CT humidor which I keep at 50-60% Rh instead of all the other cigars I have stored at 70%.


Try dropping your RH down into the mid or even low 60s. From my experience they burn better when stored between 62%-65% humidity. :ss

[pipeyeti]

I am on my patio this morning with my coffee and my first Chateau Real cigar and as far as I am concerned this is just about the perfect morning smoke. Mild but with enough flavor to make it interesting.
About your burn issues I always make it a point to roll my cigar about 90 degrees after each puff It seems to help . Maybe its just my imagination? Also the side that seems to be burning slower , I make sure its at the bottom so that the smoke rising doesn't hinder the burn. Not sure where I read these tips a few years ago but they have worked great for me.

Larry

[uncballzer]

Definitely keep the slower burning side down. I even keep it at about 7 or 8 oclock as I usually hold the cigar in the left side of my mouth.

When lighting, I go ahead and puff while turning and lighting, usually taking about 30 seconds or so. I do check the foot to make sure it's well light and then either light a little longer, or enjoy a nice cigar.

A mild cigar that I find decent, the Empresario from Thompsoncigar.com. It's not expensive at all (like 25 cigars and a humi for 30 bucks or so). They're not premium, but they are a good smoke to enjoy.

[Beatnikbandit]

Yes I do rotate the cigar as I smoke, I also must have read somewhere the same thing that proves true that the bottom burns faster because as the smoke rises it keeps the top from burning. As far as i know and it does help a bit but I am starting to think that humidity is the key and with box pressed maybe its the nature of the beast :r. I am just not a fan really I wonder how tri pressed burn I would think thoes would be nice, or the same thing, lol.

[NCRadioMan]

I like a good box-pressed smoke, as many cc's are box-pressed, and I very rarely have burn problems. I keep them stored between 60-65% rh.

I agree with the Chateau Real suggestion also you might want to try a Casa Torano, Helix, RyJ Reserva Real or a Monte Whire Label.