How to Fix an Unraveled Cigar
Cigars, especially the good ones, can cost a fair amount of money. To that end, a damaged cigar can be a very disappointing thing. Of course, it is only disappointing if one isn't aware of just how easy it is to fix them.
If the unraveled portion is not too far up the barrel of the cigar, one may use their trimmers to cut that section off and begin smoking at a stable section of the wrapper. Some lighters, such as several Lotus lighter models and other high-end manufacturer's products, come with cutters attached. This is sometimes wasteful, however, and it's oftentimes best to save as much of the cigar as possible.
To repair this cigar, one must journey no farther than their local grocery store. There is a natural glue called pectin which is used for this process. Remember to never use a chemical glue when trying to repair a cigar! The fumes can be quite toxic. If the frayed portion of the cigar is near the foot or the cap, one may attempt to trim it back to a more advantageous portion of the wrapper but real pros get the most out of their cigars and that means making a repair.
Pectin is sold as a powder, usually in the canning section of the grocery store. This glue is natural and there is no reason to worry about it flavoring the tobacco when it is used for the repair. One must never use any other type of glue. Even "non-toxic" glues can become very toxic when they combust and will certainly flavor the tobacco in a very undesirable way, to say nothing of the health risks of smoking something so unnatural.
The pectin must be mixed with water. It will take on a tacky character and, at that point, it's time to affect repairs. Take a bit of the material and put in on the end of the fingers. Rub it on the loose portion of the wrapper. One may also place some on the surface to which the wrapper will be affixed but, generally, less is better. Fold the wrapper over to where it ought to be and hold it for a few seconds to let the pectin set. Carefully remove the fingers"remember that they will be a bit sticky"and confirm that the glue has fixed the problem. From there on, one can enjoy their cigar as they'd intended!
Sam Smith is a business consultant for an online specialty cigar lighters store and has expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including colibri lighters.
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