Vortigan Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Bands on! It shouldn't, I know, but this idea of English etiquette dictating that it should be removed so as not to appear showy etc irritates me a little bit. So the angry little rebel that's still very much alive and well in me goes polar opposite and keeps it on, although not solely for that reason, I should say. If anyone happens to see me smoking and wishes to judge me, they're more than welcome to, but I'm the one that's put the hours in and done the work that's afforded me that moment of R&R! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmbroads Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Use to always keep on, but recently found myself taking them off. Some reason I feel like a appreciate the vitola better and can appreciate the feel.... or maybe I’m just making up some b.s. to justify why I’ve been doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenF Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I remove bands after about the half way point, to allow the stick to warm up and glue to loosen up. Personally, I would be happiest if at least all my box buys would come unbanded as I *hate* cigar bands in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inter4alia Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Like many discussed above, I've damaged too many wrappers trying to remove bands too soon. The bands come off when they are ready, not at any other specific time. Maybe partly a problem of having mostly newer cigars in my stock. Aged ones seem to come off much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethehaze Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, madandana said: On until I have to remove it. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Remove, if the bands slides easily off, if not then usually around the half way point. In a perfect world(for me) where you didn't have to worry about counterfeits, there would be no bands on cigars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian24 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 If it comes off easily pre light then it comes off. Otherwise it stays on. I’ve had a run of cigars I either haven’t been able or haven’t been interested in nibbling lately, so I haven’t really had a need to get past the band unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampDelta369 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Band(s) stays on until it needs to come off. The heat from the cherry will soften the glue a bit as well. I’ve damaged wrappers fiddling with bands. With that said some sticks will have loose bands after dry boxing and they can easily slide off if you are a collector. No harm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westg Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 For me their is nothing worse than smoking an amazing cigar ....then towards the end struggling with a xarking band to remove it. Nudies all the way 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westg Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 For me their is nothing worse than smoking an amazing cigar ....then towards the end struggling with a xarking band to remove it. Nudies all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillys Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Band always comes off eventually, usually when the ember is about an inch away. If it loose, then I take off at the beginning, I hate it when I tear the wrapper at the start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Leave the band on until last third. Don’t want to risk destroying the wrapper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck14 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Take the band off only when I have too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigsG Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 13 hours ago, Cubadust said: I always slide the band off, for the same reason. A bandless cigar is a beauty. Same reason, opposite result. You enjoy, I enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYMets01 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Band on until it gets in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Gents When removing the band (if snug), just apply a little bit of lighter heat to the bottom of the overlapping band section (don't apply it directly...just a little way away). The band will come off as easily as hooks on a bra. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky McSwensen Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 38 minutes ago, El Presidente said: The band will come off as easily as hooks on a bra. Then the band will stay on I suppose... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 32 minutes ago, Bucky McSwensen said: Then the band will stay on I suppose... You just need practice, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Leave the band on until last third. Don’t want to risk destroying the wrapper. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSame approach I take. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winoheel Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Remove bands at last possible moment to insure integrity of wrapper.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winoheel Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Remove bands at last possible moment to insure integrity of wrapper.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winoheel Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Remove bands at last possible moment to insure integrity of wrapper.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winoheel Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Remove bands at last possible moment to insure integrity of wrapper.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winoheel Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Remove bands at last possible moment to insure integrity of wrapper.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlee Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 18 hours ago, Burningman said: I prefer band off but will leave it on if the band doesn't easily come off. Ditto - As much as possible, I prefer mine in the nude.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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