PIX of your STIX

[Marc L]

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http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3376&d=1436085554 (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/marc-l/albums/backgrounds/2210-la-flor-dominicana-double-press-counterfeit/)

[Bruck]

Nice job, did you roll those yourself? :)

[bluenoser]

How's the draw on those. I've heard bad things...

[Bruck]

Here's my latest batch - still trying to get the hang of doing perfectos.

http://i.imgur.com/SAkSAOA.jpg

[Marc L]

Well, .. I did have to do a tuck and roll after tripping on them. so, they rolled me. not sure if that counts but, I don't think the draw poker's gonna help on those.

I think I've posted these enough now..

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[Marc L]

http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3464&d=1436788916

[jp1979]

http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3464&d=1436788916

that's pretty rad, did you roll that one?

[Marc L]

that's pretty rad, did you roll that one?

Yes I did.

[jp1979]

Love it

[Marc L]

http://fairtradetobacco.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16240&d=1438045480
http://fairtradetobacco.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16241&d=1438045668

[Aguineapig]

Marc... Those sticks look amazing. Someday, with enough practice, I hope to be able to roll a stogie that could hold a candle to those.

[Marc L]

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[Bruck]

Brohiba Batch 26:

http://i.imgur.com/19rY8Q4.jpg

Mostly CT Broadleaf wrappers; a few Ecuador Shade, and a few Cameroon. Not my best looking batch - the CT broadleaf is not pretty, but it sure has a nice flavor.

[Marc L]

Brohiba! looking good!

[Aguineapig]

Those look fab, Bruck. Do you roll with whole leaf you buy, or do you grow your own? One of my goals in life is to roll some of my own cigars with self grown tobacco. I've grown tobacco a few times before, but only a couple of virginia varieties for the pipe. If I could roll as good as those you've shown, I would be really happy with myself!

[Bruck]

Those look fab, Bruck. Do you roll with whole leaf you buy, or do you grow your own? One of my goals in life is to roll some of my own cigars with self grown tobacco. I've grown tobacco a few times before, but only a couple of virginia varieties for the pipe. If I could roll as good as those you've shown, I would be really happy with myself!

Tnx vm! I buy whole leaves from various suppliers, happy to point you in their direction if you're interested. No, I don't grow my own, maybe if I move to a place with actual dirt someday.... :) A friend of mine who's a big time backyard gardener offered to grow some, but upon looking into it, it just wasn't worth it with the small quantities we'd be able to make, particularly when I can get decent already-cured and fermented leaves for $12-25/# (a pound gets you abt 30 cigars on the average).

As far as rolling well, I'm a piker compared to some on this and some other forums I've been on. What you're looking at is my #291-307. My first 20 or so were absolutely awful looking, but like anything you get better with experience.

[GDaddy]

Brohiba Batch 26:

http://i.imgur.com/19rY8Q4.jpg

Mostly CT Broadleaf wrappers; a few Ecuador Shade, and a few Cameroon. Not my best looking batch - the CT broadleaf is not pretty, but it sure has a nice flavor.

Good to see you're still at it! (it's an addiction)

I've also discovered the delights of both CT and PA broadleaf. The PA oscuro maduro wrapper is also excellent value.

Here's my latest 'box press' efforts using an inexpensive home made press...

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[Marc L]

Smooth cap you got there Don! I don't remember seeing that one.

[Bruck]

Good to see you're still at it! (it's an addiction)

I've also discovered the delights of both CT and PA broadleaf. The PA oscuro maduro wrapper is also excellent value.

Here's my latest 'box press' efforts using an inexpensive home made press...

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Nice work, Don! I was just looking at the PA Oscuso wrappers online today. Might have to pull the trigger on some soon.

[GDaddy]

Smooth cap you got there Don! I don't remember seeing that one.

I posted it at WLT. I put a band on it to dress it up real pretty. That's a Brazilian wrapper.

The pigtail is standard fare since it gets cut off for smoking anyway. The cap just looks nice.

[Marc L]

I posted it at WLT. I put a band on it to dress it up real pretty. That's a Brazilian wrapper.

The pigtail is standard fare since it gets cut off for smoking anyway. The cap just looks nice.

Well, you fooled me.

[waikikigun]

Greetings. Nice to meet you. Some familiar faces here. I keep finding you guys hither and yon. Good!

There are tons of pics of my sticks at my blog, blisscigar.co.

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Happy rolling!

[Marc L]

Nice to see you here!

[Puros Abroad]

So, I thought Id post these on here as well...

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Rolled last night, Nic filler, CT Shade and Broadleaf wrapper... theyre gifts for somebody who helped me out recently...

[waikikigun]

Woot!

[Puros Abroad]

Haha, hey waikiki! good to see u on both forums...

[waikikigun]

Rolled this thing a week ago, it was excellent today. Pa oscuro wrapper (LO), Domican binder (WLT), Honduran seco filler (LO).

Sounds mild-medium, and it was. Lovely chocolate that went great with a creme de menthe and soda on ice on this warm summer afternoon.

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[Marc L]

Yum!

[Puros Abroad]

How do you like that PA Oscuro? Is it very different from CT Broadlead? For me broadleaf is musty, with light chocolate, and especially with certain leaves, lots of sweetness.

[cbr310]

Nice work fellas! Artists, I would say. I want to try it but looks pretty hard! I dont have alot of patience lol, and I think the boss would kill me cause I just got into the pipe and cigat world just recently. There any sites to check out for tihs?

[waikikigun]

How do you like that PA Oscuro? Is it very different from CT Broadlead? For me broadleaf is musty, with light chocolate, and especially with certain leaves, lots of sweetness.

I love it. It's like 20 bucks for a ton of yummy chocolate wrapper. How can you go wrong? As for CT Broadleaf, I've only used the "MED", not the maduro. I like it but I don't have a solid feeling yet on what it brings to the mix other than general strength and some pepper. I need more aging on my CT Broadleaf sticks, more experience. But I've been rolling with the PA for 6+ months and consider an essential part of my kit. Plus, at LO they seem to imply that the DARK CT Broad is thicker than the PO oscuro, which is already thick. IMHO the thinner the better when it comes to wrapper.

Anyway it's one wrapper that I unequivocally consider essential.

[waikikigun]

Nice work fellas! Artists, I would say. I want to try it but looks pretty hard! I dont have alot of patience lol, and I think the boss would kill me cause I just got into the pipe and cigat world just recently. There any sites to check out for tihs?

cbr310, on the one hand you could pitch her the fact that home-rolled sticks cost $1.50 each instead of $6-$13, so it's a huge savings, long-term.

OTOH you totally need patience so it might not be your cup of tea.

There are tons of resources like youtube and fairtradetobacco.com. I also have made a few videos demonstrating some of the basic processes:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKQPvIbslAFFDYDGi-EivRQ

Best of luck!

[Bruck]

Nice work fellas! Artists, I would say. I want to try it but looks pretty hard! I dont have alot of patience lol, and I think the boss would kill me cause I just got into the pipe and cigat world just recently. There any sites to check out for tihs?

What waikikigun said plus a couple of the online whole leaf distributors sell blending assortments and molds for pretty reasonable prices.

I keep track of my cigar rolling in excruciating detail - I've rolled 307 cigars, with a variable cost of $1.38 per stick, and a total cost of $2.12 per. The downside is, I have given more than half of them away :)

[Bruck]

ALCON: I just posted a thread in the Marketplace section on a good place to get whole leaf:

http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/manufacturers-and-retailers-forum/tobacco-butcher-leaf-4714.html

[HIM]

How do you like that PA Oscuro? Is it very different from CT Broadlead? For me broadleaf is musty, with light chocolate, and especially with certain leaves, lots of sweetness.

The PA Oscuro is PA broadleaf so the differences compared to CT broadleaf are very slight. If I had to nitpick I'd say the CT is bit more oaky and mossy and has thicker veins. If you enjoy broadleaf I'm sure you'll like it and I wouldn't be surprised if you couldn't tell the difference.
FWIW My experience has been with using WLT PA Oscuro and LO DW1 CT broad

[Merovius]

HIM Ever roll your own CT BL puro?

[HIM]

HIM Ever roll your own CT BL puro?

Not yet but I have the leaf to do it. Not sure how well it'd burn though its some thick leaf. Pete Johnson did a good job with the broadleaf puro he does so I have at least smoked one. Worth trying if you haven't smoked one before.

[Bruck]

Rolled another batch of Brohibas this weekend. Behold Batch 27:

http://i.imgur.com/HkD1pzL.jpg

Sizes range from 3.5" to 7". RG =~48 for most of them; some are 52.

Wrappers are all Cameroon. It's a great wrapper to work with, but a little delicate, and the leaves are a bit small, so it's hard to wrap the bigger sticks with one piece.

Binders are all "one sucker" (dark air) from a grower in KY. One sucker has good flavor and is very strong, but not real smooth, so it wouldn't make a good wrapper, at least not aesthetically.

Fillers are a lot of experiments. I got some samples of various things from the KY grower incl. "Havana," "Silver River," and "Dark Air," which I blended in various quantites along with my usual blends. Silver River makes a good pipe tobacco, so its use in cigars is, well, experimental.

[Shemp Jizzle]

Rolled another batch of Brohibas this weekend.

Nice, Cant wait to smoke the one you just sent me.

[Marc L]

A new tin on the cheap.http://fairtradetobacco.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=17107&d=1446322240

Mata Fina and San Vicenta core, Piloto Cubano viso/saco, W/ US Connecticut binder and Habano 2000 wrapper.

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http://fairtradetobacco.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=17108&d=1446324539&thumb=1 (http://fairtradetobacco.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=17108&d=1446324539)http://fairtradetobacco.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=17109&d=1446324541&thumb=1 (http://fairtradetobacco.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=17109&d=1446324541)

[T.E.Fox]

Rolled another batch of Brohibas this weekend. Behold Batch 27:

http://i.imgur.com/HkD1pzL.jpg

Sizes range from 3.5" to 7". RG =~48 for most of them; some are 52.

Wrappers are all Cameroon. It's a great wrapper to work with, but a little delicate, and the leaves are a bit small, so it's hard to wrap the bigger sticks with one piece.

Binders are all "one sucker" (dark air) from a grower in KY. One sucker has good flavor and is very strong, but not real smooth, so it wouldn't make a good wrapper, at least not aesthetically.

Fillers are a lot of experiments. I got some samples of various things from the KY grower incl. "Havana," "Silver River," and "Dark Air," which I blended in various quantites along with my usual blends. Silver River makes a good pipe tobacco, so its use in cigars is, well, experimental.

Those little shorties look tasty! Good looking batch, that one!

[Bruck]

Those little shorties look tasty! Good looking batch, that one!

Tnx. They're acclimating in the Brohibador right now. I have a separate humi for the Brohibas as the RH gets messed up when I put a new batch in.

There were a lot of experiments in this batch, so I'm anticipating a few klinkers :)

[Bruck]

Rolled a few more over the weekend - Brohiba batch 28

http://i.imgur.com/diRHg7Q.jpg

These are mainly my "conventional" blends, but incorporating some Kentucky Dark Air in place of Nicaraguan ligero.

Wrappers are Cameroon (the smooth ones), and the others are mainly wrapped in some "Aged Connecticut Broadleaf" from a grower in KY. They're pretty rough, as CT is hard to work with generally, and the aged CT was particularly wrinkly, even when highly moisturized. Binders are One Sucker and Dark Air, both from KY. Fillers are a combination of Piloto Cubano seco (Dominican), Nicaraguan seco, and Brazilian viso, and most of them have a leaf or so of KY Dark Air.

[Marc L]

Rough for sure. It looks like those didn't take well to a good pressing. or the bunch was to wet when wrapped? I forget if you use a mold or not.
That sounds like a nice smokey blend.

[Bruck]

I use molds after binding but not after wrapping. The cameroons came out nice and smooth as usual, but the "aged CT broadleaf" was pretty rough, defying my entire bag of tricks for smooth wrapping. No matter, they have a nice aroma and I'm not planning on entering them in a beauty contest :)

[GDaddy]

Rolled a few more over the weekend - Brohiba batch 28

http://i.imgur.com/diRHg7Q.jpg

These are mainly my "conventional" blends, but incorporating some Kentucky Dark Air in place of Nicaraguan ligero.

Wrappers are Cameroon (the smooth ones), and the others are mainly wrapped in some "Aged Connecticut Broadleaf" from a grower in KY. They're pretty rough, as CT is hard to work with generally, and the aged CT was particularly wrinkly, even when highly moisturized. Binders are One Sucker and Dark Air, both from KY. Fillers are a combination of Piloto Cubano seco (Dominican), Nicaraguan seco, and Brazilian viso, and most of them have a leaf or so of KY Dark Air.

Hey Bruce!

What does the dark air do for the cigar vs the Nic ligero flavor wise? Dark air isn't fire cured is it? Smokey flavor? You getting this from big bonner?

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Merry Christmas!

[Bruck]

Hey Bruce!

What does the dark air do for the cigar vs the Nic ligero flavor wise? Dark air isn't fire cured is it? Smokey flavor? You getting this from big bonner?

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Merry Christmas!

& a fine Merry Xmas to you and yours!

The KY Dark Air is just normally cured and fermented, but not fermented as much as the south of the border leaves. It has less spice and less cigar-like flavor than the nic ligero, but OTOH it seems to have a "deeper" smoky flavor. PM me your add (I promise I'll record it this time) and I'll send you a couple of the decent ones.

The KY Dark Air is also _way_ stronger in vitamin N, even than the ligero. Of course I have no idea what priming the KY leaves are - I don't think the grower is that organized :). And as it's fresher, it's a little less predictable to bunch - I keep having difficulty with tight draws and plugged sticks. Live and learn.

[Marc L]

http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/lnagos/IMG_0312_zps3fwfx2xv.jpghttp://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/lnagos/IMG_0310_zpsjtn4q1xq.jpg
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/lnagos/culebra_0323_zpsn4ghfz8p.jpg

[Bruck]

http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/lnagos/IMG_0312_zps3fwfx2xv.jpghttp://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/lnagos/IMG_0310_zpsjtn4q1xq.jpg
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s616/lnagos/culebra_0323_zpsn4ghfz8p.jpg

Wow, nice work Marc L! Culebras in honor of St. Patrick driving the culebras out of Ireland?

[Bruck]

Haven't been rolling much lately, but a former co-worker called me out of the blue & wanted to buy some for his promotion party (USAF officer). I said I don't sell them, but I'll send some for a congratulations gift. Unforch I have depleted my stash of Brohibas, so I rolled some new ones. They won't be fully matured by the time of his party, some time in July, but they'll be better than Tiparillos anyway :)

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah83/bruck_finn/46ACF599-9356-47C3-97A8-6912C7BE2568_zpsufcsdons.jpg

Wrappers are mostly CT Broadleaf grown in KY, and there are a couple with PA, also grown in KY. Binders are Dark Air, also from KY. Fillers are Nicaraguan Viso, Criollo Ligero (also Nicaraguan), and Dominican Seco. CT Broadleaf is a very rough, veiny leaf, hence the rustic look. But its flavor makes up for aesthetics.

They're mostly robustos, a couple of toros, and one that might qualify as a churchill. There are a couple shorties in there - I had a churchill that had a very tight draw, so I cut it in two to mitigate it somewhat. Better a short cigar that smokes than a nice long one that doesn't!

I'll probably send half of these to my AF buddy, the good ones - I smoke the ugly or otherwise defective ones myself.

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/svy60PQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/wEy4cLi.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zLvO1jM.jpg

[Bruck]

Nice work, Marc L
Those things look good enough to smoke!

[Nature]

Good work, Marc! Some nice looking cigars.

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/X2J1XgQ.jpg
47 x 4 to 5.8 Pfjsc (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Paraguay-Flojo-Africa-Seco-Pfjsc.htm) , HDRNCS (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Honduras-Habano-Filler-2012-crop-year-HDRNCS.htm) , BrzlMF (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Filler-upper-stalk-position-BrzlMF.htm) , Crio98V (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Viso-Crio98V.htm) , fillers. DMNBNDR (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Dominican-Cigar-Binder-DMNBNDR.htm) binder and, Corojowrppr (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm) wrapper
https://i.imgur.com/O91TgJU.jpg

[Marc L]

47 x 4.7 to 5.8 Pfjsc (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Paraguay-Flojo-Africa-Seco-Pfjsc.htm) , HDRNCS (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Honduras-Habano-Filler-2012-crop-year-HDRNCS.htm) , BrzlMF (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Filler-upper-stalk-position-BrzlMF.htm) , Crio98V (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Viso-Crio98V.htm) , fillers. DMNBNDR (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Dominican-Cigar-Binder-DMNBNDR.htm) binder and, Corojowrppr (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm) wrapper
https://i.imgur.com/Isa4bOL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/hyOWAmR.jpg

[Brimy]

Marc L

Those are some great looking cigars Marc!
How long have you been rolling?

[Marc L]

@Marc L (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/marc-l.html)

Those are some great looking cigars Marc!
How long have you been rolling?

Several years.

[Brimy]

Nice work, Marc L
Those things look good enough to smoke!

Hey Bruce!
Looks like the "Brohiba" has some competition.

[Bruck]

Hey Bruce!
Looks like the "Brohiba" has some competition.

He's got me beat hands down :)

That reminds me, I need to make some more. My Brohiba stash is depleted, and hunting season's right around the corner.

[Bruck]

All this talk about rolling cigars got me thinking about rolling cigars... :)

Batch 35:

https://i.imgur.com/qPEqSjI.jpg

I was going to make a batch of 20, but one of the long ones had a tight draw, so I cut it in half to make the 2 sub-robustos at the end.

Wrapper: CT Broadleaf, from KY.
Binder: Dark Air VA, slightly fermented, also from KY.
Filler: varying amounts of Brazilian viso, Dominican seco, and Nicaraguan ligero.

[Marc L]

Brohiba rule!

[Marc L]

47 X yada yada Pfjsc (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Paraguay-Flojo-Africa-Seco-Pfjsc.htm) , BrzlMF (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Filler-upper-stalk-position-BrzlMF.htm) , HDRNCS (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Honduras-Habano-Filler-2012-crop-year-HDRNCS.htm) , Crio98V (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Viso-Crio98V.htm) , fillers. DMNBNDR (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Dominican-Cigar-Binder-DMNBNDR.htm) and BrzlMF (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Filler-upper-stalk-position-BrzlMF.htm) binders with, Crio98 (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Wrapper-Crio98.htm) / Corojowrppr (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm) wrappers

https://i.imgur.com/khJH3em.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DdcXOpM.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZC2ithP.jpg

[Bruck]

Nice work, Marc L! Those fillers should give it a nice tangy taste, and I've always liked the Corojo wrapper.

Is yada yada your brand name?

[Marc L]

Nice work, @Marc L (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/marc-l.html) ! Those fillers should give it a nice tangy taste, and I've always liked the Corojo wrapper.

Is yada yada your brand name?

I do kinda like that as a name. way to much seriousness going around.. but, you are kidding yeah? if not, google it.

[Bruck]

I do kinda like that as a name. way to much seriousness going around.. but, you are kidding yeah? if not, google it.

Yes, I'm familiar with the cultural reference, particularly the clever Seinfeld episode on the subject. To be honest, it probably wouldn't make a good cigar name though.

But... I think you do need a name for your sticks. & a band design. Fortunately for me Mrs. Bruck is a graphic designer, so I gave her a Cohiba label and asked her to make a printable design close to it, but using Brohiba.

[Marc L]

All together now.
https://i.imgur.com/naC3K7Y.jpg

[Marc L]

forgot this one..
47 X yada yada Pfjsc (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Paraguay-Flojo-Africa-Seco-Pfjsc.htm) , BrzlMF (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Filler-upper-stalk-position-BrzlMF.htm) , PABDR (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/PA-Binder-PABDR.htm) , HDRNCS (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Honduras-Habano-Filler-2012-crop-year-HDRNCS.htm) , Crio98V (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Viso-Crio98V.htm) , fillers. Dom2 (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Dominican-Seco-Dom2.htm) and BrzlMF (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Filler-upper-stalk-position-BrzlMF.htm) binders with, Crio98 (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Wrapper-Crio98.htm) / Corojowrppr (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm) wrappers


https://i.imgur.com/9ztkAss.jpg

[Marc L]

...just a couple more
https://i.imgur.com/NL8pp3t.jpg?1

[Marc L]

..one more 54 x 6.2
https://i.imgur.com/WM77MLo.jpg

[Bruck]

Wow, a 25' long cigar! :)

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/PBahqmi.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/LfTaPLH.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jKxe2mK.jpg

[Bruck]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BxWg64WCUAAlPP3.jpg:large

[Marc L]

47 RG X yada yada with HDRNCS (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Honduras-Habano-Filler-2012-crop-year-HDRNCS.htm) , BrzlMF (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Filler-upper-stalk-position-BrzlMF.htm) , Crio98V (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Viso-Crio98V.htm) , PClgro (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Piloto-Cubano-Viso-PClgro.htm) , Crio98S (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Seco-Crio98S.htm) , fillers. Dom2 (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Dominican-Seco-Dom2.htm) and PABDR (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/PA-Binder-PABDR.htm) binders with, Crio98 (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Wrapper-Crio98.htm) / Corojowrppr (http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm) wrappers

https://i.imgur.com/KzSOula.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/GHBDF7M.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/HhohXg6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oUN68ZV.jpg


Fillers: Criollo / Piloto seco, Piloto / San Vicente viso. Binder: San Vicente. Wrappers: Criollo / Corojo / Habano

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/vEsFTCg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/bGAtfUG.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/Wv02vor.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/66mhRFR.jpg

[Brimy]

Marc L
Are your stix just for personal consumption or do you sell them?

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/Yzp35N1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3ZpbBA7.jpg

[Marc L]

@marc l (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/marc-l.html)
are your stix just for personal consumption or do you sell them?

NotForSale

[Marc L]

56 RG X yada yada; Peru carrotte , Pfjsc , HDRNCS , Crio98V , Nicaragua Habano Seco , fillers with Nicaragua Habano Seco binder with, Crio98 / Corojowrppr wrappers.

And, BrzlMF , CRJVisoa , Crio98V , Crio98S fillers with, Crio98S / San Andreas binders with, Crio98 / Corojowrppr wrappers.

And, Peru carrotte , BrzlMF , Crio98V fillers with, Crio98S / Dom2 binders with, Ecuador Cuban Seed Wrapper 2010

And, Mata Norte , BrzlMF , Crio98V fillers with, San Andreas / Dom2 binders with, Ecuador Cuban Seed Wrapper 2010

*Filler listings are from the centers out*

[Marc L]

Puro Cibao
https://i.imgur.com/YDxeCYk.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Lck1IKk.jpg

[Bruck]

Nice looking sticks, Marc L!

[rodwha]

Here's my second go at making two:

https://s17.postimg.org/5zekdebnz/IMG_3893.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/yp1ga1fnv/)

The feel of them seems to be a bit firmer and I did the pigtail thing much better though that also needs improvement. I didn't care much for trying to cut a larger cap. One of my binder leaves had a few tears in it. I figured that since it would go under the wrapper it might not be a big deal. I could hear it tearing while rolling. So the foot looked horrible. But then so did the next one. This time I cut the me to get rid of the craptastic looking foot. I didn't bother capping the second stick, though now I'm wondering if I should have left a bit of the pigtail.

On the DVD that came with the kit he uses a cover from a magazine to roll up the end product. That gave me an idea of using a magazine cover to roll the filler. Maybe I'd get a smoother more linear roll and be able to feel loose spots better.

[Marc L]

40 X 5-ish , 0.25 Cibao Criollo ligero / 0.25 Cibao Corojo ligero , 0.5 Cibao Corojo Viso / 0.5 Piloto Cubano Viso Fillers. 0.75 Dom Seco Binders. Corojo Oscuro Wrappers.

https://i.imgur.com/hUzFUdZ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lLHimbA.jpg

[rodwha]

I rolled two more today and these have turned out much better so far. I still need to add the wrapper tomorrow. However I was curious what was in my scraps bag. I was surprised and how big some of them were so I decided to go ahead and try rolling a cigarillo. As it doesn't have a mold I added the wrapper as soon as I was done with the binder and didn't bother with a cap.

https://s17.postimg.org/6xi2dn5zz/IMG_3895.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ah403g8pn/)

I've named it Lumpy. I suppose on average it's probably about a 30 ring and is 3.5" long. Couldn't really begin to tell you what all is in it... The larger end is a little squishy.

[rodwha]

After coffee and a couple of chores I sat down and finished last night's endeavor. I didn't care for using the little piece of copper to make a cap so I took a quarter and used my knife as I couldn't find Karmen's exacto knife.

https://s17.postimg.org/3nuwyz4m7/IMG_3896.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/s4d2tg5cr/)

These have turned out much better but I still need a bit more work. The foot is always splayed and the other end (head?) a little loose.

I've been eyeing the 1/4 lb leaf options from LeafOnly. Sure would prefer a bit more character and I'm uncertain as to how these leaves will all work out (leftovers of this or that). I could always go for a Maduro wrapper! Yum!

I also tried something different with putting the filler together. In essence I used a leaf to roll the rest in along with a little bit of scrap to fill in places. This way I was better able to get a feel for it and to keep it together better while I preped the binder leaf. I'm pretty happy with the results for the most part. Getting the diameter right is hit or miss. I'm using 5 filler leaves, the max suggested for the mold. Some slightly overfill the mold and, as the one is, a little bit undersized.

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/L3q7S0I.jpg

[Bruck]

rodwha - you're making good progress!

[rodwha]

I worked on these yesterday:

https://s17.postimg.org/uxj73h91b/IMG_3900.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/mf9qz52ij/)

I did much better at feeling the size but found the mold didn't do much of anything as they were rolled to size. Not perfect but pretty good for a hand roll I think.

And I decided to not place the two cut ends (middle of the leaf pile) together to form the head. It seems a bit better but still needs work. I initially set out to try what Marc recommended, which is to cut that end before rolling the wrapper. I still want to try that too.

And somehow Lumpy morphed into a better looking stick which I decided to try last night:

https://s17.postimg.org/aq5rb6j9r/IMG_3902.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/vaal9nz0r/)

More flavor than his bigger brothers. Burned nicely and even.

[Bruck]

More flavor than his bigger brothers. Burned nicely and even.

Once you've got those things nailed, you're pretty much there :)

[rodwha]

Worked on smoke 9 and 10 (not counting cigarillos). Smoked the first two along with Lumpy but these are what I have left in order:

https://s17.postimg.org/yk01crxjj/IMG_3911.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ecmlkh023/)

It begins from the right.

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/8I0Clre.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/96vK5x0.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/9etGHTV.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/7KEIqtr.jpg

[Bruck]

Nice looking sticks, Marc!

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/KdvrCAK.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/bzU4PSp.jpg

[Bruck]

You've inspired me - got the day off tomorrow, think I'll roll a batch :)

[AlanS]

You should see my stix..

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/CCEvFC8.jpg

[Marc L]

https://youtu.be/ynNsaGexjQU

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/sHhA7IM.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/TKdv2DL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/hOIWXvB.jpg

[El Whedo]

Those are Beautiful, Mark.

[Bruck]

Nice work, Mark! You're a one man cigar factory!

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/P6DbUAT.jpg

[Bruck]

Figurados! Nice!!!

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/Z9UwfMg.jpg

[El Whedo]

Beautiful, Marc!

Did ya use baby oil to get 'em shiny? (Heh)

[Emperor Zurg]

Beautiful, Marc!

Did ya use baby oil to get 'em shiny? (Heh)
Nyuk nyuk nyuk!

I use 80w90 on mine. Voluminous clouds of smoke and a flavor you won't find anywhere else.

... except in a gearbox

[Marc L]

Beautiful, Marc!

Did ya use baby oil to get 'em shiny? (Heh)

They shine with stretch.

48 X yada yada. cibao criollo ligaro, mata fina, piloto viso fillers. cibao seco, dom seco binders. corojo oscoro wrappers.
https://i.imgur.com/9Bq7LCe.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/WCnRLZN.jpg
40 X 5'ish cibao criollo ligaro, criollo viso, piloto viso fillers. cibao seco, dom seco binders. criollo wrappers and a ec ct seed wrapper

[Marc L]

48 & 51 X yada yada. cibao criollo ligaro, cibao corojo viso, Cibao Vuelta Abajo ligaro, cibao corojo ligaro, Cibao Vuelta Abajo seco, criollo 98 viso binders/fillers, with criollo 98 wrappers.


https://i.imgur.com/SUgYmY3.jpg

[Marc L]

48 X 5.4. mata fina, cibao corojo viso, and piloto viso fillers dom seco binders with criollo 98 wrappers.


https://i.imgur.com/ejr9LNF.jpg

[Bruck]

Marc - are you retired by chance? Where do you find the time to do all that rolling?

Nice looking sticks as usual, BTW.

[Marc L]

not sure what your getting at. I'll dial it back.

[El Whedo]

Please don't dial it back. I LOVE yer cigar pix.

Yer motivating me to learn to roll.

[Brimy]

not sure what your getting at. I'll dial it back.

Please don't dial it back!
I too enjoy seeing your craftsmanship.
I don't think Bruce ( Bruck ) was doing anything but admiring your handy work knowing what it takes.

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/qLINPDG.jpg?1

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/tvW82TT.jpg

- - - Updated - - -

https://i.imgur.com/wVk0SFh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/HDjcZHo.jpg

- - - Updated - - -

https://i.imgur.com/BjwJYxo.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/OupzYZ3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/EPdbN9y.jpg

- - - Updated - - -

https://i.imgur.com/wjgHVao.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/llcBCQ2.jpg

- - - Updated - - -

https://i.imgur.com/YrQL3jv.jpg

[Bruck]

Please don't dial it back!
I too enjoy seeing your craftsmanship.
I don't think Bruce ( Bruck ) was doing anything but admiring your handy work knowing what it takes.

Guilty as charged! Been very busy with other stuff lately and haven't been able to roll anything lately. Just smoking commercial sticks these days :)

[Marc L]

It's all good. I can get stuff .. but, by chance is fair and, love gets it done I'd say. thank you all so much. It's what really does make the difference. 

[Marc L]

46 & 52 X 5 something. criollo viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Viso-Crio98V.htm), piloto viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Piloto-Cubano-Viso-PClgro.htm), cibao seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Vuelta-Abajo-Habano-Seco-CVVAHS15.htm), mata fina (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Binder-Brazil-BMTB09.htm), fillers. mata fina (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Binder-Brazil-BMTB09.htm) and cibao seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Vuelta-Abajo-Habano-Seco-CVVAHS15.htm) binders. criollo (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Wrapper-Crio98.htm) wrappers.

https://i.imgur.com/G6cMiIt.jpg

[Bruck]

Nice work, Marc. You must be developing quite a stash of these things - seems to me you're producing them faster than anyone could smoke them!

[Marc L]

That's for sure Bruck. I didn't have nearly enough in the past and, my best efforts are made when they have some proper age on them it seems, I'm looking to be well off for this summer.

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/XCnSmbi.jpg

[Brimy]

Marc L
Are your blends from past recipes?
How do you decide what combinations to use?

[Marc L]

@Marc L (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/marc-l.html)
Are your blends from past recipes?
How do you decide what combinations to use?

Some are from the past. blends are created through trials on individual as well as combinations on taste.

https://i.imgur.com/L95X6N0.jpg

[CentralTimeSmoke]

46 & 52 X 5 something. criollo viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Viso-Crio98V.htm), piloto viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Piloto-Cubano-Viso-PClgro.htm), cibao seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Vuelta-Abajo-Habano-Seco-CVVAHS15.htm), mata fina (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Binder-Brazil-BMTB09.htm), fillers. mata fina (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Binder-Brazil-BMTB09.htm) and cibao seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Vuelta-Abajo-Habano-Seco-CVVAHS15.htm) binders. criollo (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Wrapper-Crio98.htm) wrappers.

https://i.imgur.com/G6cMiIt.jpg

Beautiful! Where do you get your tobacco from? They look great!

[Marc L]

Beautiful! Where do you get your tobacco from? They look great!

All of the leaf in the post you quoted have the direct links attached to them. click on them and it will take you to them.

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/0z69iZT.jpg

[El Whedo]

Damn, dude... yer killin' me!

Those are beautiful! I might have to look into learning how to roll.

[TCBSmokes]

https://i.imgur.com/0z69iZT.jpg

By the looks a' those beauties, I'd say you coukd have a burgeoning business goin'. Too bad the FDA wants to make that not happen for you. :cowstogie:

[Brimy]

By the looks a' those beauties, I'd say you coukd have a burgeoning business goin'. Too bad the FDA wants to make that not happen for you. :cowstogie:

Too bad indeed! Marc does some beautiful looking sticks.

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/RubGw9R.jpg

[TCBSmokes]

https://i.imgur.com/RubGw9R.jpg

Yeah, Brimy, I mean, this is Art now. And if they're half as good as they look, well, fuggetaboutitt! 😁

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/TpKzhtY.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/iVwiivr.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/CYZ0MRQ.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/68hr0Sf.jpg

[Marc L]

47 X 5 & 6. filler from the center. Dominican Ligero (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Dominican-Ligero-Dom3.htm) , Criollo 98 Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Viso-Crio98V.htm) , Piloto Cubano Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Piloto-Cubano-Viso-PClgro.htm) , Cibao Valley Dominican Seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Dominican-Seco-CVDS15.htm). binder , Cibao Valley Dominican Seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Dominican-Seco-CVDS15.htm), Mata Fina Binder Brazil (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Mata-Fina-Binder-Brazil-BMTB09.htm) . wrapper , Criollo 98 Wrapper (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Wrapper-Crio98.htm)

https://i.imgur.com/xpVbYJS.jpg

[Marc L]

49 Torps, 47 & 52 X yada yada. filler from the center, Cibao Valley Vuelta Abajo Ligero (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Vuelta-Abajo-Ligero-CVVAHL15.htm), Honduras Habano Filler 2012 crop year (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Honduras-Habano-Filler-2012-crop-year-HDRNCS.htm), San Vicente Medio Tiempo, Cibao Valley Corojo Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Corojo-Viso-CVCRJV.htm), binders , Cibao Valley Vuelta Abajo Seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Vuelta-Abajo-Seco-CVVAHS15.htm), Cibao Valley Dominican Seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Dominican-Seco-CVDS15.htm). wrappers, Corojo Oscuro Wrapper (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm) , Criollo 98 Wrapper (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Wrapper-Crio98.htm).

https://i.imgur.com/kGIHrlS.jpg

[Brimy]

Marc L
Awesome looking stix!!
Keep 'em coming.
You are doing a great job rolling those beauties. And they seem to be getting better.

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/GAELfp4.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iL135Nd.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/QfH07Hw.jpg

52 X 5.16 - fillers : , San Vicente Medio Tiempo, Piloto Cubano Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Piloto-Cubano-Viso-PClgro.htm) , Cibao Valley Corojo Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Corojo-Viso-CVCRJV.htm) , T-13 Dominican Criollo 98/Piloto Cubano Viso. (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/T-13-Dominican-Criollo-98-Piloto-Cubano-Viso-T13V.htm) binders : ec shade , san andreas . wrappers : arapiraca , castano alto , capa claro Bahia . (http://fairtradetobacco.com/threads/6718-New-(well-aged)-Cigar-Wrapper-opportunity)

[Marc L]

52 X 5.16 - long fillers : , San Vicente Ligero. Medium fillers : Piloto Cubano Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Piloto-Cubano-Viso-PClgro.htm) , Cibao Valley Corojo Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Corojo-Viso-CVCRJV.htm) , T-13 Dominican Criollo 98/ Piloto Cubano Viso. (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/T-13-Dominican-Criollo-98-Piloto-Cubano-Viso-T13V.htm) Binders : Cibao Valley Dominican Seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cibao-Valley-Dominican-Seco-CVDS15.htm) , san andreas. wrappers, Corojo Oscuro Wrapper (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm).

https://i.imgur.com/15nclib.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/rNXFMKL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/T1bdekE.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/wdmawPk.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/w95goWd.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/48EFlGY.jpg

- - - Updated - - -

60 X 4.4 Corojowrppr (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm)


https://i.imgur.com/gAPQPKM.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/gAbbKAg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/s0anivw.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MW7ysR8.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/ssKVdXy.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/UQtflQN.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/iTcp3Zh.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/r2XWOay.jpg

[CentralTimeSmoke]

https://i.imgur.com/r2XWOay.jpg


Beautiful! Do you sell your cigars? I'd love to sample them.

[Marc L]

NFS at the moment.

[Marc L]

These are what was left of some tobaccos (http://fairtradetobacco.com/threads/new-well-aged-cigar-wrapper-opportunity.6718/page-2#post-123050) that didn't make it to being for sale that had a tight draw.

http://fairtradetobacco.com/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzcfPZc 4.jpg&hash=561426ead0eb627d574820a824949caa


All but six of them I dis-assembled.

http://fairtradetobacco.com/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5MiNWf B.gif&hash=6a3dc92238a67308aecbd3a04842dfab


Than re-assembled them with different wrappers.

http://fairtradetobacco.com/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FtbUyvw n.jpg&hash=9999f84931244c2db25e7504a7d1d93d


Six on the right are original, five on the left are re-wrapped with corojo oscuro (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm), eight at the top are candela (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Candela-Wrapper-CNDWR24.htm), the rest are criollo 98. (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Wrapper-Crio98.htm)

[Brimy]

These are what was left of some tobaccos (http://fairtradetobacco.com/threads/new-well-aged-cigar-wrapper-opportunity.6718/page-2#post-123050) that didn't make it to being for sale that had a tight draw.

http://fairtradetobacco.com/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzcfPZc 4.jpg&hash=561426ead0eb627d574820a824949caa


All but six of them I dis-assembled.

http://fairtradetobacco.com/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5MiNWf B.gif&hash=6a3dc92238a67308aecbd3a04842dfab


Than re-assembled them with different wrappers.

http://fairtradetobacco.com/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FtbUyvw n.jpg&hash=9999f84931244c2db25e7504a7d1d93d


Six on the right are original, five on the left are re-wrapped with corojo oscuro (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Corojo-Oscuro-Wrapper-Corojowrppr.htm), eight at the top are candela (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Candela-Wrapper-CNDWR24.htm), the rest are criollo 98. (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Criollo-98-Wrapper-Crio98.htm)Can't see the pics on Tapatalk!
Gonna check the web version.
You are doing some awesome work there Marc.
If they taste 1/2 as good as they look you must be in heaven.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

[Marc L]

.....

[Marc L]

47 RG
https://i.imgur.com/8XKnPM2.jpg

[Marc L]

5.6 X 47
San Vicente, T-13, mata fina, 98

https://i.imgur.com/E4JpEax.jpg

[Bruck]

Rolled a couple batches over the long Columbus Day weekend.

https://i.imgur.com/fWdMWG3.jpg

33 total, 26 in Batch 36 and 7 in batch 37. Batch 36 has CT Broadleaf wrappers and "dark fire" (dark fire-cured VA) binders. Fillers are Nicaraguan Viso, Dominican Seco, and Criollo Ligero (pretty sure it's Dominican). Batch 37 has the same wrappers and binders, but the filler is random pieces from the scrap bag. They probably won't burn as well, so that's why I segregated them into a separate batch.

About half of them are tiny perfectos - my uncle passed away earlier this year and my aunt gave me his antique German perfecto mold, which his German relatives had given him many years ago. It was used by one of their old relatives who had worked in a German cigar factory way back when. My uncle wasn't a blood relative but the family connection is still pretty cool :) I won't be using it much though, since making a tiny perfecto is just as much work as making a full-size cigar, actually harder.

[SoCal gunner]

Amazing. It blows me away what you guys can do.

[Brimy]

Amazing. It blows me away what you guys can do.

I concur!
Between Bruck & Marc L I too am amazed every time I see their work.

[Bruck]

Tnx, y'all are too kind. If you unfocus your eyes, mine look as good as Marc L's :)

[Marc L]

Never had a box that fit these till now.



https://i.imgur.com/o8nNeJg.jpg

[Marc L]

5 X 46/60
https://i.imgur.com/a320T4f.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/p13UOrw.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/UUBwY8d.jpg

[Marc L]

3.5 x 43 / 20 count box with san vicente, cibao / Vuelta Abajo seco,ligaro. piloto viso. pabl, mata fina, criollo 98 wrappers.


https://i.imgur.com/78IfV22.jpg

[Marc L]

..another box + ..
https://i.imgur.com/gdQKADx.jpg

[Marc L]

I over guesstimated on the prep and, these are still coming. I think they're getting longer.
https://i.imgur.com/TI6VVs3.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/nvMcX5j.jpg

[Marc L]

.. forgot to post these here .. sorry

..and another box

https://i.imgur.com/7SzyZFW.jpg

[Marc L]

some re_wraps.. Corojowrppr
(https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/corojo-oscuro-wrapper/)


https://i.imgur.com/OzPjMOU.jpg

[Marc L]

Some new tobaccos that I hope to see available.
https://i.imgur.com/Si4jJnm.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/Gwb2My7.jpg

[Brimy]

https://i.imgur.com/Gwb2My7.jpg

Are those pre or post mold?
I'm thinking post but your smokes and skill have me not really knowing!

[Emperor Zurg]

Are those pre or post mold?
I'm thinking post but your smokes and skill have me not really knowing!

It's not mold it's plume :p

(sorry, couldn't resist :D )

[Marc L]

Are those pre or post mold?
I'm thinking post but your smokes and skill have me not really knowing!

Post mold.

@Hopuro got me polishing my torpedo capping skills.

https://i.imgur.com/eZKuVeY.jpg

[Brimy]

Post mold.

@Hopuro got me polishing my torpedo capping skills.

https://i.imgur.com/eZKuVeY.jpgI love seeing your work!
Continued success with your work. Some day I hope to be able to support your efforts thru purchase. But until then I'll admire what you post. And as I've said before, if they smoke as good as they look, kudos to you.
Well done Brother.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/Gwb2My7.jpg

5.6-ish by 50 .. From the center. san vicente, Cibao 98 Ligero (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-criollo-98-ligero/), Paraguay Flojo Seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/paraguay-flojo-africa-seco/), T-13 Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/t-13-dominican-criollo-98-piloto-cubano-viso/) and nicaraguan seco fillers. mata fina (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-binder-brazil/) and cibao seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-dominican-seco/) binders, criollo 98 wrappers (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-wrapper/).

https://i.imgur.com/fW0Ms6I.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/krj5ZPT.jpg

[SoCal gunner]

5.6-ish by 50 .. From the center. San vicente, cibao 98 ligero (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-criollo-98-ligero/), paraguay flojo seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/paraguay-flojo-africa-seco/), t-13 viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/t-13-dominican-criollo-98-piloto-cubano-viso/) and nicaraguan seco fillers. mata fina (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-binder-brazil/) and cibao seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-dominican-seco/) binders, criollo 98 wrappers (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-wrapper/).

https://i.imgur.com/fw0ms6i.jpg
(https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-wrapper/)sorcery!

[Marc L]

5.6-ish by 46 .. From the center. Cibao 98 Ligero (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-criollo-98-ligero/), Criollo Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-viso/), Mata Fina (upper stalk) (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-filler-upper-stalk-position/)and T-13 Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/t-13-dominican-criollo-98-piloto-cubano-viso/) fillers. mata fina (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-binder-brazil/) and cibao seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-dominican-seco/) binders, criollo 98 wrappers. (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-wrapper/)


https://i.imgur.com/aVVoCcY.jpg

[Bruck]

5.6-ish by 46 .. From the center. Cibao 98 Ligero (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-criollo-98-ligero/), Criollo Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-viso/), Mata Fina (upper stalk) (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-filler-upper-stalk-position/)and T-13 Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/t-13-dominican-criollo-98-piloto-cubano-viso/) fillers. mata fina (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-binder-brazil/) and cibao seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-dominican-seco/) binders, criollo 98 wrappers. (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-wrapper/)


https://i.imgur.com/aVVoCcY.jpg

Nice work, as always!

[Brimy]

Nice work, as always!

Bruce, this cat post these pics of some awesome looking stix!!
I'm just waiting for the day that he makes some available to us peons!!!!

[AlanS]

Yeah Marc if you need help with quality control or just a taste tester many of us would be happy to help!

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/9WPoQPu.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/Xx2qX6H.jpg

[Marc L]

Mixed fillers.
https://i.imgur.com/JUlkcta.jpg

[SoCal gunner]

Mixed fillers.
https://i.imgur.com/JUlkcta.jpgGreen is IN!

I have a couple "Cigars in the Raw" from EZ and a BOTL sent me a wrapper to finish them... be honest - Am I going to have ANY chance of pulling this off having never done this before?

[Marc L]

Green is IN!

I have a couple "Cigars in the Raw" from EZ and a BOTL sent me a wrapper to finish them... be honest - Am I going to have ANY chance of pulling this off having never done this before?
Absolutely. If they are the size wrappers the rest of us got you'll be able to get four rolled from one leaf. Super stretchy when you let the water fully absorb into it. Like CT shade leaf, it will stain if water is left to bead and stand on it so, shake of any excess and allow it to absorb in for at least a few hours if its not already stretchy to begin with.

Some more with mixed fillers.

https://i.imgur.com/LECSqyh.jpg

[Marc L]

5.4 X 48 .. From the center. San Vicente, Criollo Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-viso/), T-13 Viso (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/t-13-dominican-criollo-98-piloto-cubano-viso/) , Mata Fina (upper stalk) (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-filler-upper-stalk-position/) and Nicaragua Habano Seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/nicaragua-habano-seco/)fillers. mata fina (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-binder-brazil/) and cibao seco (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-dominican-seco/) binders, criollo 98 wrappers. (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-wrapper/)


https://i.imgur.com/rJABMDi.jpg

[Bruck]

I think you're just taking the bands off of commercial cigars and then clipping them to slightly different lengths :)

But srsly, nice work Marc!

[Marc L]

..close but, no cigar. .. not really. had to use a binder on the last one.


https://i.imgur.com/2905ZZQ.jpg

[Marc L]

I ran out of prepped wrapper again but, used the new Vuelta Abajo Binder on one instead.


https://i.imgur.com/zBK4pUJ.jpg

[Brimy]

Pix of Marc L cigars are true porn!
You can look at the beauties but can't touch!! :) :)

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/pHmYOGA.jpg

[Marc L]

You know those scraps you throw out from the bottom side of the wrapper?


https://i.imgur.com/zYQVxpF.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/Tkx48P8.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/kRHF4dm.jpg

[Nature]

That’s a good looking cigar! Well done!

[Marc L]

more scrap wrapper
https://i.imgur.com/yNvUCQT.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/75Wva9D.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QOW8Nre.jpg

[Brimy]

https://i.imgur.com/75Wva9D.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QOW8Nre.jpg

That box is almost as pretty as your stix!!!
Very nice.

[Marc L]

5.6ish X 46 .. From the center. Cibao Vuelta Abajo Ligero (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-vuelta-abajo-ligero/), Cibao Criollo 98 Ligero (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-criollo-98-ligero/), Criollo Viso (https://www.cigarbum.com/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wholeleaftobacco. com%2Fproduct%2Fcriollo-98-viso%2F&hash=bbd8b8f5d84d13ee0b377d7c3d8a8332), and Nicaragua Habano Seco (https://www.cigarbum.com/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wholeleaftobacco. com%2Fproduct%2Fnicaragua-habano-seco%2F&hash=20352c87428f67733057e2fb90b91559) fillers. Pa (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/pa-binder/) and Vuelta Abajo (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/vuelta-abajo-binder/) binders, criollo 98 wrappers. (https://www.cigarbum.com/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wholeleaftobacco. com%2Fproduct%2Fcriollo-98-wrapper%2F&hash=dfabbd07406e62f0e42b0d00185d1a65)


https://i.imgur.com/k82NLyf.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/E6ToxKi.jpg

[Marc L]

48 X 5-ish From the center. Cibao Criollo 98 Ligero (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-criollo-98-ligero/), Criollo Viso (https://www.puff.com/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wholeleaftobacco. com%2Fproduct%2Fcriollo-98-viso%2F&hash=bbd8b8f5d84d13ee0b377d7c3d8a8332), Rene, and mata fina fillers. Cibao seco and Mata Fina binders, criollo 98 wrappers (https://www.puff.com/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wholeleaftobacco. com%2Fproduct%2Fcriollo-98-wrapper%2F&hash=dfabbd07406e62f0e42b0d00185d1a65) and, some candela / Corojo Oscuro double wrapps w/ closed feet.
https://i.imgur.com/pew2i3o.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/PnhD3vx.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/l9yXDzt.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/ktEa3aq.jpg

[Bruck]

A little diversion from Marc L's masterpieces:

https://i.imgur.com/YYlwvHU.jpg

Made a batch of 20 Brohibas over the weekend. In response to feedback from some of my non-paying customers, I thought I'd add a little more cowbell to my usual blend. These have Nicaraguan and Brazilian innards, Dark Fire Cured binders, and CT Broadleaf wrappers.

[Marc L]

Thanks @Bruck (https://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/bruck.html) ! I rather not be alone here doing this.

Some re-wraps with some Nicaragua Jalapa Rosado (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/product/nicaragua-criollo-98-rosado/) I just got finally. I remember the samples and, this is really nice stuff.
Big thanks to WLT / Don and his (https://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/) (@FmGrowit) for having the best freebees and leaf in the business!


https://i.imgur.com/CUA9Hw8.jpg

[Nature]

Thanks @Bruck (https://www.cigarbum.com/forum/members/bruck.html) ! I rather not be alone here doing this.



I’ll get there someday!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Marc L]

In your own time brother Nature. we'll be waiting..

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/2bj6YK3.jpg

[Marc L]

Shades of Rosado!
https://i.imgur.com/LCeRv3d.jpg

[FidelCastro]

The amount of talent with rolling these cigars is amazing! I can barely roll toilet paper off the stand.:blockhead:

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/BwzLKzC.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/ybSr8YB.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/hFr0stS.jpg

[CentralTimeSmoke]

I continue to keep hope alive that I'll get to try one of these masterpieces. Nicely done!

[Marc L]

The 47 X 4 inch cigars here are made from scrap fillers left over from my last 52 torpedos which had Cibao Criollo 98, San Vicente and Cibao Vuelta Abajo Hab. Ligeros, Criollo 98, T-13 and Piloto Visos, Nicaraguan and Rene Secos. Binders are Vuelta Abajo with a inner scrap piece of Rosodo wrapper. Wrappers are Criollo 98.


https://i.imgur.com/BBndf3I.jpg

[Marc L]

50 X 5.4 from the center listed. 0.75 ligaro, 1.5 viso filler, 0.5 canela, 0.5 Vualta Abajo binders and Rosado wrappers.



https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-corojo-ligero/
https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-corojo-viso/
https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/candela-wrapper/
https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/vuelta-abajo-binder/
https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/nicaragua-criollo-98-rosado/

https://i.imgur.com/wPj2Jlc.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/INqYzbv.jpg

[SoCal gunner]

Now you're just showing off!

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/jE5qzab.jpg

[Marc L]

50 X 5.2 from the center listed. 0.5 cibao corojo-ligero, 1.0 Condega viso, 0.75 cibao corojo seco fillers with 0.5 pa, 0.5 Vuelta Abajo binders and Nic-criollo-98 / Nic-Rosado wrappers.
https://i.imgur.com/fYlT6un.jpg

[Marc L]

50 X 5.2 from the center listed. 0.5 cibao corojo-ligero, 1.0 Condega viso, 0.75 cibao corojo seco fillers with 0.5 pa, 0.5 Vuelta Abajo binders and Nic-criollo-98 / Nic-Rosado wrappers.
https://i.imgur.com/fYlT6un.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BZoaa40.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/yHcdBGB.jpg

[Marc L]

into the box..
https://i.imgur.com/yrY1jRg.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/k0QXG3A.jpg

[Marc L]

So, another 30 done (that's 64 total) but, I've bin burning them already. I got this new mold coming tomorrow and I'm going to use what I have left prepped to stuff into it.
https://i.imgur.com/U7KyJXl.jpg

[Nature]

Good looking sticks, as always, Marc

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/9jVvsLv.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YHIdF9a.jpg

[Nature]

Wow, Marc, do you get to smoke all of those beautiful sticks?

[Brimy]

Wow, Marc, do you get to smoke all of those beautiful sticks?

He must be like Mark Twain, 40/day to smoke all those beauties!!

He does roll some beautiful sticks.

[Marc L]

Wow, Marc, do you get to smoke all of those beautiful sticks?

That is one of the perks.

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/OIWpCYF.jpg

[Marc L]

64/52 X 7

https://i.imgur.com/TmgEn5C.jpg

[Marc L]

48 X 5.4 & 64/52 X 7

https://i.imgur.com/rp3OZ01.jpg

[Marc L]

6.5 X 52/64 from the center, San Vicente Ligero (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/san-vicente-ligero-2/), Criollo 98 Viso (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-viso/), Condega Viso (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/nicaragua-habano-viso/) and, Rene Seco (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-rene-seco/) fillers, PA, mata fina (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-filler-upper-stalk-position/) and Vuelta Abajo (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/vuelta-abajo-binder/) binders with, Criollo 98 (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-wrapper/), Candela (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/candela-wrapper/) and Jalapa Rosado (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/nicaragua-criollo-98-rosado/) Wrappers.


​https://i.imgur.com/xRForss.jpg

[Marc L]

4 X 60


https://i.imgur.com/AbFxKbk.jpg

[Brimy]

4 X 60


https://i.imgur.com/AbFxKbk.jpg

A pig!!
Nice work.

[Marc L]

4.5 to 5.5 X 48


https://i.imgur.com/HXYfZl2.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/8zl03mW.jpg

[Marc L]

https://i.imgur.com/xYsuMfH.jpg

[AlanS]

https://i.imgur.com/xYsuMfH.jpg

Wowsers, you sir are awesome!

[Marc L]

4 X 60
from the center, Vuelta Abajo Ligero (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-vuelta-abajo-ligero/), Criollo 98 Viso (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-viso/) and, Criollo 98 Seco (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-seco/) fillers. Vuelta Abajo (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/vuelta-abajo-binder/) and 2 lamina with a vein from PA (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/pa-binder/) for binders with, Criollo 98 (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-wrapper/) Wrappers.


https://i.imgur.com/bhJN2Of.jpg

[CentralTimeSmoke]

4 X 60
from the center, Vuelta Abajo Ligero (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/cibao-valley-vuelta-abajo-ligero/), Criollo 98 Viso (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-viso/) and, Criollo 98 Seco (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-seco/) fillers. Vuelta Abajo (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/vuelta-abajo-binder/) and 2 lamina with a vein from PA (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/pa-binder/) for binders with, Criollo 98 (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/criollo-98-wrapper/) Wrappers.


https://i.imgur.com/bhJN2Of.jpg

You can't keep dangling this stuff in front of us, man!

[Marc L]

..sorry man ... I'll stop. .. regrettably

4 X 60

from the center, Vuelta Abajo Ligero (https://www.cigarbum.com/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwholeleaftobacco.com% 2Fproduct%2Fcibao-valley-vuelta-abajo-ligero%2F&hash=9d065a59597255f84d83e6d2ada709c3), Criollo 98 Viso (https://www.cigarbum.com/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwholeleaftobacco.com% 2Fproduct%2Fcriollo-98-viso%2F&hash=cdb476969615512fa249ee526d69c996) and, Criollo 98 Seco (https://www.cigarbum.com/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwholeleaftobacco.com% 2Fproduct%2Fcriollo-98-seco%2F&hash=f6cfc89c0d7a066e83d6e2fd84a3100d) fillers. Mata Fina (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/mata-fina-filler-upper-stalk-position/) , 2 lamina with a vein from PA (https://www.cigarbum.com/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwholeleaftobacco.com% 2Fproduct%2Fpa-binder%2F&hash=771ac5a6967d386e69d5ed5095707f1e) , Condega Seco (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/nicaragua-habano-seco/) for binders with, Jalapa Rosado (https://wholeleaftobacco.com/product/nicaragua-criollo-98-rosado/) Wrappers.


https://i.imgur.com/K8cKNtN.jpg

see ya