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December 2003 |
Mother of Pearl Cigar Cutter
Alfred Dunhill's new circular cigar cutter has inset side panels of mother-of-pearl - an organic gemstone - and is precision engineered in England. Featuring electro-plated brass construction with polished silver plate, the cutter can accommodate cigar up to ring gauge 52 in diameter. The surgical steel blade is ground and angled to produce a precise cut every time and can be removed for sharpening. Suggested retail price, $470. Music City Marketing, Nashville, Tenn., Tel: (615) 331-8041, Fax: (615) 832-0785. |
Telling Kretek's Remarkable Story
The scent of Kretek - Indonesia's indigenous clove cigarette - is the aromatic soul of Indonesia. Equinox Publishing has recently launched its landmark book, Kretek: The Culture and Heritage of Indonesia's Clove Cigarettes in its first U.S. publishing. Written by former banker and Equinox founder Mark Hanusz, Kretek is a 224-page lavishly illustrated tome with over 200 archival and professional photographs, rare maps, paintings, and prints that carefully traces the history, economics, and culture behind this cultural icon. Suggested retail, $60. Equinox Publishing, Jakarta, Indonesia, Email: editor@equinoxpublishing.com. |
O-Zone Lite Kills Odors
Ozone generators have been used to battle odors for some. Now, J. Stone Enterprises of Deerfield Beach, Fla. has adapted ozone technology into an energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulb. A titanium dioxide (TiO2) coating creates a photo-catalytic reaction that eliminated airborne bacteria, mold, viruses, fungi, smoke, and odors. The 23-watt bulb generates as much light as a standard 100-watt incandescent bulb, is rated for 6,000 hours of service, and will control smoke and odors in a 100 sq. foot room. It can be used in table or floor lamps and anywhere a standard incandescent light bulb is used. Suggested retail, $39.95. J. Stone Enterprises, Deerfield Beach, Fla., Tel: (800) 494-8292, Email: wholesale@ozonelite.com. |
Clean Air Candle from Vermont Soy Wax
The all-natural Clean Air Smoke and Odor Neutralizing Candle from Vermont Soy Wax is specifically designed to naturally eliminate odors and is ideal for the cigar and cigarette smoker. "Vermont Soy Candles work differently than other candles," explains founder and c.e.o. Paul Gallagher. The candles combine bio-degradable, all-natural soy wax and medicinal grade essential oils that are vaporized into the air and eliminate odors, "atomizing with the odor particles on a molecular level rather than masking odors," says Gallagher. The Clean Air candle is an ideal solution to indoor smoking dilemmas, and burns up to 50 hours - typically 30-50% longer and at lower temperature than traditional paraffin candles. The candles are non-toxic, biodegradable, safe, and effective. Vermont Soy Wax, White River Junction, Vt. , Tel: (802) 295-9564, Web: www.vermontsoycandles.com. |
SMOKESHOP - December, 2003
