Essential cigar-smoking accessories

Smoking a cigar is one thing, but smoking it in the right conditions is quite another! Let's take a look at the accessories you need to smoke your cigar in the best possible way.

1. The cigar cutter

If you love good cigars - then you already know that a cigar cutter is the must-have tool in your arsenal of accessories as a cigar enthusiast.
To consume the cigar, you have to cut it! Otherwise, the air won't pass through it, making it impossible to enjoy. No cigar is sold pre-cut, because the head of the cigar has a very important role to play: it holds the tobacco leaves in place and keeps your cigar intact.

Don't think of cutting the head of your cigar with scissors or an ordinary knife, as you risk loosening or damaging the tobacco leaves. There's a wide range of cigar cutters on the market to suit all cigar lovers and all cigar diameters.

• Straight-cut cigar cutter: single guillotine or double guillotine 
• V-cut cigar cutter: the V-cut cigar cutter is a very precise tool. It requires much more attention to detail than a simple guillotine cutter.
• Cigar scissors: cigar-cutting scissors are capable of cutting cigars of any size, and allow good visualization during the cutting operation.
• Cigar punch: This type of cigar cutter pierces the middle of the cigar head. It's practical because it's so small. The Punch bracelets from Fines Lames fall into this category. They combine style and utility.
  

The important thing to remember is that there's no one type of cigar cutter that prevails over the others. It all simply depends on your personal preferences and your preferred cut. It's up to you to define it!

2. Cigar lighter

The lighter is as much a useful accessory as it is a stylish one. Again, it will depend very much on your personal preferences. Some cigar aficionados prefer to light their cigar with a match, although this may not always be the most practical, depending on the situation. 

Today, there is a wide variety of lighters available that allow you to light your cigar evenly and at the right temperature. The storm lighter is the most popular because it offers a high-intensity flame that provides a very satisfactory ignition.
There are lighters with single, double, triple and even quadruple flames. 

There's also the traditional soft-flame lighter, but we advise you to use it only for small calibre cigars, as it produces a medium-hot flame.

Among our favourite references, you will find the lighters S.T. DupontColibri or Xikar.

3. Cigar ashtray

Smoking your cigar in the best possible conditions also requires cleanliness! Investing in a suitable cigar ashtray means you can enjoy your cigar smoking in a clean environment.

Much more than a simple ashtray, cigar ashtrays are true decorative objects for cigar enthusiasts. Manufacturers are constantly innovating to produce ever more original ashtrays that blend seamlessly into everyday life.

Each brand has its own distinctive style that will undoubtedly satisfy your needs, whether you're looking for a single-cigar ashtray, or a large ashtray to share your tasting with several people.

4. Humidors

Do we really need to talk about humidors? The humidor is the essential accessory for all cigar lovers. Not only does it keep your cigars in perfect condition, it also preserves their aromas, so you can fully enjoy their taste.

Today, there are humidors that are closer to works of art than simple humidors, with a special mention for Elie Bleu who create absolutely magnificent pieces. 

The main feature that will interest you when choosing your humidor is its storage capacity. Depending on your consumption, you'll need a larger or smaller humidor.

5. Cigar case

The cigar case is the perfect accessory for cigar aficionados on the move. It allows you to transport your cigars in the most practical way and slips easily into your trouser pocket or bag. Cigar cases can hold from 1 to 5 cigars, depending on the model. 

There's a case for every occasion, and a wide range of models to suit different functions. The choice of material is not insignificant: leather, metal, carbon fiber and even wood. The more or less airtight design of the case also has an impact on the preservation of your vitolas. 

In any case, a cigar case will undeniably add a touch of elegance to your style.