Where the band is on Cigars

[jjirons69]

I personally know from experience, if you smoke the band, it doesn't change the profile, the dang thing just won't stay lit. I remove the bands some time during the stick, usually by the midpoint. Like others said, a good stick goes way past where the band was.

[neoflex]

Originally Posted by jjirons69

I personally know from experience, if you smoke the band, it doesn't change the profile, the dang thing just won't stay lit. I remove the bands some time during the stick, usually by the midpoint. Like others said, a good stick goes way past where the band was.

Jamie sums it up well for me here. Most of my bands come off while smoking and that's usually the midpoint so the glue is warmed up a bit so it comes off clean without damaging the wrapper Some of the more loosely glued bands like the LADC Mi Amores or EE's come off prior to light up as those bands tend to pop off easy. Smoking wise, some sticks only get smoked to where the band would be while others get nubbed to the point that my fingers are getting toasty. Some sticks just smoke great right to the end.
Just like the cello on, cello off topic this one is also subjective to personal preference.