When you roll your bound bunch in paper or paper towel, do you hold one end and keep rolling to tighten the bunch? I found that doing this will put a pretty decent amount of pressure to tighten up and mold the stick. I had better luck using paper towel than paper though.Smoking one of my latest batch of homerolled cigars. Not tight enough again, but smoking ok.
Someone gave me a recommendation to roll one and smoke one, I think I'll give that a try and see how the progression.
I forgot about trying paper towel. I've been using magazine thinking it might be a little stronger to get a stronger, tighter wrap on it. I glue the binder edge so I don't think it's getting loose. I've been trying to roll using the entubado method, and I find it a little difficult to get a tight enough roll on it. I think I need to squeeze the tobacco in my hand a little more before I put the binder on. And the binder I'm using isn't very strong or thick so I've been babying it. I think I should also try doubling up on the binder - that may give it enough strength to roll it tighter. This is a fun journey!
If you really want some bang for your buck that doesn't taste like old people smoking drug store dog rockets.....go get yourself a cab of Illussione Rothchildes ~r~ or the Tatuaje Tattoo Robusto. Both can be had at around $4 a stick when buying Cabs of 50 and they are both better than a lot of cigars selling for twice the price.
Very tasty!!
