Well, I successfully (mostly) rolled my first cigar this evening. I wasn't the prettiest thing I've ever smoked and to be honest, it was pretty loose and the burn was slightly off. That's okay though because I did it!
I used the Azucarado Oscuro blend kit from WLT. Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder with Flojo Viso and Nicaraguan Seco with just a little Dominican Ligero.
Burn and draw issues aside, it was a damn good smoke if I do say so myself. I'll have to keep practicing to get the roll right but I'm really glad you guys brought this up. I never would have even thought to try this on my own! Thanks!
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
Nice man. Mine dont look that good yet. Im impressed.
I appreciate that, thank you! Although, to be honest, the wrapper does a good job at hiding imperfections. It was a whole lot of fun though and my hands smelled like tobacco for hours! The 2nd one I rolled was much tighter and best of all, it was straight!
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
Well, I successfully (mostly) rolled my first cigar this evening. I wasn't the prettiest thing I've ever smoked and to be honest, it was pretty loose and the burn was slightly off. That's okay though because I did it!
I used the Azucarado Oscuro blend kit from WLT. Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder with Flojo Viso and Nicaraguan Seco with just a little Dominican Ligero.
Burn and draw issues aside, it was a damn good smoke if I do say so myself. I'll have to keep practicing to get the roll right but I'm really glad you guys brought this up. I never would have even thought to try this on my own! Thanks!
Looking awesome, dude. Good job! This thread makes me wanna give it a try! You said you found a kit of tobacco to roll?
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
Attempts 2 & 3. 3 has my first attempt at a triple cap.
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
I don't know about that but I sure did have fun doing it. My office also smells fantastic right now!
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
Oh yeah... I could get used to this. Sat down this morning and enjoyed my 2nd attempt at rolling my own. The burn was better than the first but still a little rough. The flavor and smoke were fantastic though! I only let it sit for a day, so I think it'll get better with some age. You guys got me hooked!
I'm not much of a nubber, so getting any stick down this far is unusual for me. I just couldn't put it down though.
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
Swear to God I think you must have been a torcedor in a previous life.
“It has been a source of great pain to me to have met with so many among [my] opponents who had not the liberality to distinguish between political and social opposition; who transferred at once to the person, the hatred they bore to his political opinions.” —Thomas Jefferson (1808)
one last one and then I'm going to leave this alone. I can't thank you guys enough for sparking the interest in rolling. I'm starting to move into playing with the blends a little. That is proving to be interesting. I never knew that such small changes in the blend could make such noticeable differences in the smoke. Here's #5, resting now so that I may enjoy it later.
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
Nah don't leave it alone. I like lookin at yer pics.
“It has been a source of great pain to me to have met with so many among [my] opponents who had not the liberality to distinguish between political and social opposition; who transferred at once to the person, the hatred they bore to his political opinions.” —Thomas Jefferson (1808)
So what's the deal with that band? What compound are we lookin at?
“It has been a source of great pain to me to have met with so many among [my] opponents who had not the liberality to distinguish between political and social opposition; who transferred at once to the person, the hatred they bore to his political opinions.” —Thomas Jefferson (1808)
So what's the deal with that band? What compound are we lookin at?
Hahaha... I was wondering if someone would ask. That's Trinitrotoluene.
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
I figured it fits, with how many bombs we throw around here.
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
First off... I'm jealous. Lol second... Those sticks are lookin great! Very impressive and your rolling progress is awesome! They look pretty damn good! Third... That band is SWEET! keep the pics coming!
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I used the Azucarado Oscuro blend kit from WLT. Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder with Flojo Viso and Nicaraguan Seco with just a little Dominican Ligero.
Burn and draw issues aside, it was a damn good smoke if I do say so myself. I'll have to keep practicing to get the roll right but I'm really glad you guys brought this up. I never would have even thought to try this on my own! Thanks!
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
I'm not much of a nubber, so getting any stick down this far is unusual for me. I just couldn't put it down though.
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f@$# with me, I’ll kill you all.” -Gen. James Mattis, USMC