A noob who's diving in head first

[BigPhil31]

What's up fellas?  My name is Phil (people call me Big Phil because I'm 6'7") and I started lurking around this forum a little over a month ago. 

I've always enjoyed cigars but I have just recently decided that I'm going to make it a hobby of mine.  So in typical Big Phil fashion (I always over do things.  Bigger is better, right??), I went out and got this humidor:  http://www.tampahumidor.com/sd4/product/faenza-1890.cfm  and am currently seasoning it.  Yeah, it's my first one ever but everything I've read said take the number you think you'll carry and triple it.  So I did that and then added a little.

As far as my favorite cigars, I don't really have any yet.  I'm basically buying different cigars every time I go to the local B&M and trying them out.

So far I've found out that I prefer at least a medium to full cigar, but I enjoy a lighter one every now and then just to mix things up. 

To be honest, the cigar I've liked most so far is the Carlos Torano Reserva Selecta.   Laugh if you will, and maybe my palate just isn't developed enough, but I enjoyed that cigar more than several Cubans I've smoked.

Well that's all for now.  I'll probably post more on my humidor and seasoning method later. 

Take 'er easy.   And if so, take 'er twice.....

[Vitamin G]

 From Pittsburgh PA! 

This is a good group of people here.  I've learned alot in a short time.

[BuddhaBill]

Welcome to SC[welcome]


Yes buying bigger is a very good idea . I thought I would have about 50. so I bought a 150ct .Now I just bought this

http://www.bargainhumidors.com/bh/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=HUM-BH3

And now have a part time job at a Cigar Shop .

And I have only been here a little over 2 months ! .These guys are very knowledgeable but also are not good influences at all !! They will tell you to skip the rent buy the cigars !! Good luck !!

[MK 199]

[welcome] from Missouri, great place here with awesome people

[US_Tank]

[welcome] from North Dakota.  There are a lot of good sticks out there.  You will try dozens of brands before settling on your favorites.  Carlos Torano is a good start.

[aracos]

Welcome to SC[welcome]


Yes buying bigger is a very good idea . I thought I would have about 50. so I bought a 150ct .Now I just bought this

http://www.bargainhumidors.com/bh/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=HUM-BH3

And now have a part time job at a Cigar Shop .

And I have only been here a little over 2 months ! .These guys are very knowledgeable but also are not good influences at all !! They will tell you to skip the rent buy the cigars !! Good luck !!

Part Time job in a B&M???

When did that happen??

[welcome] to SC Phil...

[BuddhaBill]

Welcome to SC[welcome]


Yes buying bigger is a very good idea . I thought I would have about 50. so I bought a 150ct .Now I just bought this

http://www.bargainhumidors.com/bh/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=HUM-BH3

And now have a part time job at a Cigar Shop .

And I have only been here a little over 2 months ! .These guys are very knowledgeable but also are not good influences at all !! They will tell you to skip the rent buy the cigars !! Good luck !!

Part Time job in a B&M???

When did that happen??

[welcome] to SC Phil...

Last week ....   I am working at Whats Knot to love ..... Mainly just for fun and to pay for my hobby .... Sure isnt to get rich as it is about a 35 mile rounds trip ... I have learned a ton in 2 shifts ...

[steve047]

[welcome]from Nebrasks, Phil......jump right in

[MaytagMan]

Welcome from Cali!!!

[LC stogiechat homebrew gnome]

to stogiechat, Phil.  Nothing wrong with diving in, and definitely nothing wrong with a good Torano.  nice lookin humi, have fun filling it.