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How to Clip Your Cigar properly

cigar clipper Usually, an old smoker knows how to cut his/her own cigar and probably has his/her own unique technique for the clipping as well, but if your experience as a cigar smoker is of just few days, then you better read this to know a bit about the clipping process.

You will notice that there are two distinct ends in a cigar, one is called the head and the other is called the foot. It is the closed end which is known as the head and that is the part that you must clip. In order to proceed with the clipping job, you will first need to locate the part where the tobacco leaves has sealed off the cigar. This part is known as the ‘cap’ of a cigar and it is important that you measure the cap after you have located it to stop yourself from cutting further than where the cap ends. The reason why such care is taken so that one does not end up clipping too much is because of the fact that the cigar may then become loose and just fall apart.

The cutter that you will use to clip your cigar is very important as bad quality cutters will inflict unclean cuts that may tear your cigar. A clipper specifically designed to clip cigar caps can be easily found at your local tobacconist or specialty smoke shop; they are the best choices to implement clean cuts on your cigars.

Speed is important when it comes to clipping your cigar cap. Cut it quickly without hesitation to achieve the best results and if it is not enough, then you will need to cut it again to complete the procedure properly. This is also one of the reasons why it is important to measure your cigar cap before you begin cutting. As you become ready to clip the cigar, remember to be careful with it to avoid mistakes and finish it one try. It may help if you raise the cigar to your eye level to ensure a more accurate cut.

As you start clipping the caps off your cigars, you will slowly gain understanding of the procedure and soon will be able to modify on these basic tips.