Cigars

 by Mr. Rafal

The Merits of Slowing Down to Smoke

Mr. Rafal
Mr. Rafal
Founding Member at The Distinguished Society of Fine Gentlemen
"I have great faith in fools; self-confidence my friends call it." - Poe
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Spring, such a beautiful and tumultuous time in Colorado. Finally it is warm enough to smoke outside, provided the weather holds and we don’t get snow tomorrow. And since smoking outside is the only option open to my friends and I, this is an exciting time indeed. Already the idea has been broached, “Let’s go […]

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 by Mr. South

Topics for Discussion While Smoking Amongst Gentlemen

Mr. South
Mr. South
Founding Member at The Distinguished Society of Fine Gentlemen
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” - Ernest Hemingway
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A good rule of thumb when it comes to conversations during a smoke with fellow gentlemen is to ignore the rule of thumb of discussion topics at the workplace. We are encouraged to stay away from topics that may stir up controversy during our professional work hours (religion, politics, money, etc.), and in most cases, […]

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 by Mr. Rafal

The Merits of Smoking While in a Deep Conversation

Mr. Rafal
Mr. Rafal
Founding Member at The Distinguished Society of Fine Gentlemen
"I have great faith in fools; self-confidence my friends call it." - Poe
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I trust you’ve been there before… You are enjoying a casual conversation with a friend and then, out of nowhere, they ask a question you aren’t prepared for. The conversation changes in an instant; from light and casual to deep and insightful. This question might be deep and probing, it might be a new way […]

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 by Brandon Reed

“When Am I Finished Smoking My Cigar?”

Brandon Reed
Brandon Reed
Founding Member at The Distinguished Society of Fine Gentlemen
"Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." - Norman Schwarzkopf
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At the Modern Day Gentleman, we are often asked the question, “When do I know that my cigar is finished, and when should I stop smoking it?”. The beauty behind the answer is in its simplicity and its clarity. A gentleman is finished smoking his cigar as soon it hinders his ability to enjoy the […]

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 by Brandon Reed

How to Smoke a Cigar Like a Gentleman – A 6 Step Guide

Brandon Reed
Brandon Reed
Founding Member at The Distinguished Society of Fine Gentlemen
"Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." - Norman Schwarzkopf
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There are countless articles and tutorials out there that claim to have the one definitive answer to the age-old question, “How do you properly smoke a cigar?” What I’ve found, however, is that the only definitive answer to that question is that there is no definitive answer to that question! Smoking a cigar can look […]

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