Colt45 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Construction - wise, does anyone know, with certainty, what causes a divot when the cap is removed on some cigars? It seems like whenever I am able to take one, I'll get a good draw. Of course, that's not to say I won't get a good draw without taking a divot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrAlejandro Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I dont know if its superstition or what but Ive starting to thing the same thing... Ive heard it explained before but Ill be damned if I remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatLocker Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 It's not that you are "taking a divot", it's already there. I frequently use the cutter to carefully cut through just the cap, not cutting into the binder or filler. Sometimes, the divot (or dimple) is just a dent, pushed in by the cap (sort of a reverse pig-tail under the cap). Other times, it seems the roller has actually cut out the dimple. I believe the divot, is a sign of old style quality construction, but I've had cigars with a dimple that wouln't draw for crap. I would ask Taboada when I go back down, but I don't speak spanish. I'm sure some folks here know more though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idesign Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I think it's just the excess flag pushed into the end before the end cap is applied........could be wrong though. ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 It does seem that sometimes the dimple is there. Other times, I'm actually pulling out a small piece of tobacco. Still others, the divot doesn't exist, and the filler is flush with the head. Goat, if you can find a translator, that'd be great:lol2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harwellplant Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 more and more, i find myself removing the cap with my pocket knife. this almost always reveals the "divot" which is present in all but pig tailed models, if i recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Armed Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 » more and more, i find myself removing the cap with my pocket knife. this » almost always reveals the "divot" which is present in all but pig tailed » models, if i recall. That is how I ALWAYS cut my cigars and it shows the divot every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gersonmorelli Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 » Construction - wise, does anyone know, with certainty, what causes a divot » when » the cap is removed on some cigars? » It seems like whenever I am able to take one, I'll get a good draw. » Of course, » that's not to say I won't get a good draw without taking a divot. Now... Sorry for my ignorance here, and not being completely familiar with "cigar terms" in English. I mean, I'm pretty fluent in English, but not a native speaker. What exactly is the "divot"? And while I'm at it, what it "to purge a cigar"? Thanks and sorry for the thread jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Armed Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Drop a heavy ball on soft dirt and it will leave a divot (small hole). Or, when I hit a golf ball I leave HUGE divots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 » Or, when I hit a golf ball I leave HUGE divots! HA!! When I played, I was a skuller! Gerson, often times when you remove the cap from a cigar, there is a small dimple or indentation. I referred to it as a divot. I'm interested to know what causes it, and if it is indeed an intentional part of a cigar's construction. I'm just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoodad13 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I've noticed it on my Cuban smokes but I can't recall seeing this happen with non-Cuban's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Twain Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 » And while I'm at it, what it "to purge a » cigar"? » Purging is blowing out through the cigar to expel noxious gases that can accumulate, doing this occasionally seems to reduce harshness when you reach the end of theh cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gersonmorelli Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 » Purging is blowing out through the cigar to expel noxious gases that can » accumulate, doing this occasionally seems to reduce harshness when you » reach the end of theh cigar. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 » It does seem that sometimes the dimple is there. Other times, I'm actually » pulling » out a small piece of tobacco. Still others, the divot doesn't exist, and » the filler is » flush with the head. » Goat, if you can find a translator, that'd be great:lol2: Mate..I have noticed the "Divot" as I am an avid "Pincher" when it comes to removing the cap. I never gave it a second thought. I will do some investigation on this matter :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphexafx Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Some rollers will make on purpose, or end up with, a tiny pigtail from the wrapped cap and then press it flush into the head of the cigar, before placing the round top cap. AFAIK, that is the source of the divot. Or is this something else? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlson Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Ha. Always wondered this myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayman17 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 hour ago, aphexafx said: Some rollers will make on purpose, or end up with, a tiny pigtail from the wrapped cap and then press it flush into the head of the cigar, before placing the round top cap. AFAIK, that is the source of the divot. Or is this something else? Exactly what I read on another forum, almost word for word. Here it is: Some torcedors leave a small depression in the end of the bunch, then twist the binder into a pigtail to hold everything together as the cigar goes into the press. When they work the wrapper up to the head, they trim off most of the pigtail, and stuff the remaining bit into the depression to make a nice flat top for the cap. The remnants of the pigtail pop out when you trim or punch the cap before smoking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric E Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 It’s always been my understanding that it is a personal touch by rollers. Some say only the best rollers do it, but my experience would say otherwise. ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I see it quite often as I just take a sliver off the cap when I am cutting it. It almost seems like I am not really cutting but more having the pressure of the blades pop the top of the cap off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokum Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Cayman17 said: Exactly what I read on another forum, almost word for word. Here it is: Some torcedors leave a small depression in the end of the bunch, then twist the binder into a pigtail to hold everything together as the cigar goes into the press. When they work the wrapper up to the head, they trim off most of the pigtail, and stuff the remaining bit into the depression to make a nice flat top for the cap. The remnants of the pigtail pop out when you trim or punch the cap before smoking. I remember watching a video somewhere and this is exactly what I recall them doing. Dont see the little knot stuffed inside on every cigar but I usually try and pop it out if there is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDB Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I also seem to rember seeing the twisted bit getting pushed into the cigar by the roller, using a special tool called... a biro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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