Cigar Ashtrays
When it comes to a good cigar, we can not bring to call this process just a smoking. It is rather taste testing, great pleasure, a kind of meditation. Of course, when speaking on such concepts, every detail, every accessory, every movement is important. And one of the main accessories for cigar smoking is a cigar ashtray.
It is not surprising that a wet-head does not distinguish where to flick ashes from a cigar. And one, who was lucky enough to become a minister of cigar-smoking religion, knows that ashtray is the altar of the cult…if such comparison is permissible. Using common cigarette ashtrays for cigar smoking is like a heavy sin for those who have an eye for cigars.
Did you know that the cigar ashtray is much older than its cigarette “friar minor”? As early as in the 18 century cigars have become a favorite pastime of European aristocrats, and the tobacco shops offered a huge variety of cigar ashtrays. Cigarettes had been invented only in the late 19-th century, and special ashtrays for them appeared much more later.
If you appreciate your image don’t even think of using a cigarette ashtray for cigar smoking. Otherwise, you will dare a respect in your community and will become a jest.
Thus, your choice of cigar ashtray should be taken not less seriously than the choice of cigars and other accessories, such as clippers, cigar cutters or lighters.
The first thing you should pay attention to is the number of grooves for cigars. If you prefer to smoke cigars alone with your thoughts, four or two groove cigar ashtray will be too much for you. But if the most sacred pleasure for you is smoking cigars in the company of friends and colleagues, and sometimes even enemies and opponents, then take care of their comfort and select a cigar ashtray with four grooves.
The second cigar ashtray characteristic is the size of its bowl. Choose one that will allow you to smoke necessary number of cigars without cleaning the ashtray. Also pay attention to the depth of an ashtray – the cigar should not be smudged by a heap of ashes in the ashtray.
It is also necessary to determine an appropriate depth and width of cigar ashtray groove. It must fit the type of cigars you prefer. For example, when buying shoes you choose your size not let the shoes coming off or rubbing. The same concerns grooves in your cigar ashtray. For the same reason you should choose a cigar ashtray depending on the width of its edges.
These are the basic rules, the rest is aesthetics. Material, design, colors and features of cigar ashtray must totally suit your taste and preferences. Smoking cigars you should not feel discomfort. During this magic ceremony nothing can divert or annoy you.