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CI's Herf Survival Guide

How many times has this happened to you? You're invited to a holiday party and the host says, "Eh maybe you could bring some cigars?" It's a common dilemma when planning to attend any herf. Those of you new to cigars may be wondering, "What is a herf?" Simply put, a herf is a gathering where cigar enthusiasts can come together and indulge in their shared passion of smoking cigars. With holiday herf season gearing up, we've compiled a few tips to ensure you have the best herf-ing experience. 

Rule 1. Always Follow the Law of Herf-o-nomics

It's a simple formula. The satisfaction from a cigar does not always equal the price of a cigar. There are a lot of great budget friendly premium cigars out there that will satisfy most people's palates. You want to bring more cigars than you think you are going to need, so make friends with cigar samplers, bundles, and low priced boxes. 

Rule 2. No Precious Cargo

If you've been saving some of your finest cigars for a special occasion, don't make this that occasion. You're going to be picking your cigars last, so don't stack the deck with something you are not willing to part with. 

Also, if you're bringing the cigars, you're bringing the cutter and lighter. Those things will get passed around like mad, which means they're going to get misplaced. So, leave the expensive gear at home. Shop our selection of cigar cutters and lighters to find some very inexpensive options that won't be missed.

Rule 3. Medium-Bodied Max

There's a good chance you're going to be giving someone their very first cigar. Do you think they can handle a full-bodied Nicarguan spice bomb right out of the gate? The goal is for everyone to have a good time, so leave the ligero at home. Check out our mellow cigars or medium bodied cigars for some inspiration on quality sticks to choose. 

Rule 4. Fuel

The fastest way to ruin a holiday herf is to run out of gas for your lighter. Always have a backup bottle of butane on hand. 

Follow these guidelines and we promise you will be looked upon by your friends as king of the herf for every gathering to come. Find more tips and tricks for both beginners and enthusiasts in Cigar 101. 

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How many times has this happened to you? You're invited to a holiday party and the host says, "Eh maybe you could bring some cigars?" It's a common dilemma when planning to attend any herf. Those of you new to cigars may be wondering, "What is a herf?" Simply put, a herf is a gathering where cigar enthusiasts can come together and indulge in their shared passion of smoking cigars. With holiday herf season gearing up, we've compiled a few tips to ensure you have the best herf-ing experience. 

Rule 1. Always Follow the Law of Herf-o-nomics

It's a simple formula. The satisfaction from a cigar does not always equal the price of a cigar. There are a lot of great budget friendly premium cigars out there that will satisfy most people's palates. You want to bring more cigars than you think you are going to need, so make friends with cigar samplers, bundles, and low priced boxes. 

Rule 2. No Precious Cargo

If you've been saving some of your finest cigars for a special occasion, don't make this that occasion. You're going to be picking your cigars last, so don't stack the deck with something you are not willing to part with. 

Also, if you're bringing the cigars, you're bringing the cutter and lighter. Those things will get passed around like mad, which means they're going to get misplaced. So, leave the expensive gear at home. Shop our selection of cigar cutters and lighters to find some very inexpensive options that won't be missed.

Rule 3. Medium-Bodied Max

There's a good chance you're going to be giving someone their very first cigar. Do you think they can handle a full-bodied Nicarguan spice bomb right out of the gate? The goal is for everyone to have a good time, so leave the ligero at home. Check out our mellow cigars or medium bodied cigars for some inspiration on quality sticks to choose. 

Rule 4. Fuel

The fastest way to ruin a holiday herf is to run out of gas for your lighter. Always have a backup bottle of butane on hand. 

Follow these guidelines and we promise you will be looked upon by your friends as king of the herf for every gathering to come. Find more tips and tricks for both beginners and enthusiasts in Cigar 101. 

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