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June 1998 Volume 25 Number 3 |
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High Performance Rotary Cutter
HomeGrown Engineering, Inc. presents a new rotary cigar cutter. The precision cutter features a rotating blade, available in stainless steel or coated with ultra-hard titanium nitride, that slices cleanly through the cigar without crushing it. The patent-pending cutter is constructed of solid stainless steel and highlighted by three holes that provide a custom fit for cigars up to a 54 ring size. The rotary cutter comes packaged in a fine wooden display box. Suggested retail price, $135 with stainless steel blade; $150 with titanium nitride-coated blade. HomeGrown Engineering, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL, Tel: (954) 784-0554. |
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Original Tobacco Tins From Tiranog
Tiranog, a British art and design company, introduces a line of custom-designed tobacco tins. Created by Nomad Designs, the tins feature a number of motifs, from Celtic with a modern twist to bizarre aliens, and are a trendy alternative to manufacturers' branded tins and pouches. Each lid is laminated to protect the artwork. The standard two ounce rectangle tobacco tin can hold up to 57 grams of tobacco and the new one ounce round tin holds 28 grams. Minimum quantities of 500 tins are provided for wholesalers and minimum batches of 100 tins are available to retailers. The company can also produce graphics for a wide assortment of giftware and exclusive artwork can be produced for special commissions. Tiranog, Moseley, Birmingham, England, Tel: (44) (121) 777-0037. |
Smoke Rings?
Created in tribute to Charles Lindbergh and all the famed men and their flying machines, the Cigar Break Phone from Polyconcept USA, is a combination telephone and humidor. The unit, part of the Spirit of St. Louis Collection, conjures up images of airplane instruments of a bygone era and is reminiscent of the materials associated with them; the beaten aluminum of the cockpit and the old wooden frames. The Cigar Break Phone has been designed for easy, plug-in installation and features a fully functioning humidor complete with a humidification device and hygrometer. The humidor also includes a removable partition and a metal lock. Polyconcept USA, Stamford, CT, Tel: (203) 358-8100. |
The Story of Cuban Cigar Art
Take a trip back to late 19th century Cuba with this documentary, winner of the Louis Wolfson II Media History Center Film Award for Best Artistic production of 1997, from Florida-based Cinemambi. "Etched in Stone: The Golden Age of Cuban Tobacco Art" is a comprehensive look back at the creation of the famed cigar box labels used to market Cuban tobacco. These exquisite gold-embossed and gilded cigar box labels are treasured by cigar connoisseurs worldwide and have become a popular collectable. The video, which includes an authentic Cuban music soundtrack, traces the history of these vintage cigar and cigarette labels from Cuba and Florida and examines how the skill and extraordinary detail used to create this type of advertising art resulted in what is known as the Golden Age of Lithography. Suggested retail price, $19.95. Cinemambi, Windermere, Fl, Tel: (407) 523-4108. |
Golf Portfolio for Cigar Lovers
Here's a handy new item for the golf course from Florida-based Cedars Group, Ltd. The Golf Portfolio is a leather case that can hold up to four large cigars, and comes equipped with tees and a cigar stand. It also features a pocket for a cigar cutter and a clasp to easily attach the portfolio to any golf bag. Suggested retail price, $16.50. Cedars Group, Ltd., Hollywood, FL, Tel: (888) 357-8761. |
Anodized Punch Cutters from JM Tobacco
JM Tobacco, manufacturer of Espanola premium cigars, introduces a new cigar cutter to their line. The twister cutter is an anodized, retractable punch cutter and is available in gold, silver, black, and maroon. Twisting the casing reveals the sharp blade, which provides a clean cut. After the cut, twist the casing back and the plug is expelled. JM Tobacco Co., Los Angeles, CA, Tel: (888) 377-2667. |
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