The Many Reasons to Invest in a Cigar Stand

If you're new to cigar smoking, you may think you have the art mastered. You've learned your smoking technique, and you know all about resting a cigar for the optimal flavor. You may have even purchased cigar accessories, like an ashtray or a cigar cutter.

So, when you look at a cigar stand, it may seem unnecessary to you. After all, why spend money on something that just holds the cigar? Your fingers can do that perfectly.

If you're a veteran smoker, though, you've probably encountered several situations when a cigar stand would have been a tremendous asset. It turns out these items are more practical than many people think.

If you're hesitant about buying a cigar stand, you've come to the right place! In this guide, we'll provide you with several reasons why these accessories are a helpful purchase.

The Convenience of a Cigar Stand

Many people object to using a cigar stand because they think their ashtray serves the same purpose. All you have to do, they reason, is place your cigar in the ashtray when you need to rest it.

There are a few problems with this idea, though. First and foremost, an ashtray can become an inconvenience.

Let's say you're in your den, sitting in your big chair, or on your couch. Your ashtray is on the coffee table in front of you. To put your cigar on the ashtray, you have to lean forward, sometimes uncomfortably far.

Then, you rest the cigar on the ashtray and lean back into your comfortable position. When you want to pick up your cigar again, you'll have to reach out to take it.

Alternatively, there may not be a convenient ashtray where you are. You may have to get up and walk a short distance to rest the cigar.

Admittedly, none of these scenarios are all that strenuous. However, why deal with a minor inconvenience when you could avoid it entirely?

Most cigar stands can rest on any flat surface. So, you can rest your cigar perfectly within your reach without having to stretch or get up.

Whenever you get tired of holding it, there's a convenient place designed for cigar rest. From there, you can pick up your whiskey glass or coffee cup and relax some more.

Keep Your Cigar Clean

The other problem with using an ashtray as your cigar rest is that you risk getting ashes on your cigar. Every cigar smoker knows that half the fun in it comes from smoking with friends. You and your buddies gather around, sipping whiskey, talking about life, and laughing.

If everybody shares one or two ashtrays, inevitably, they'll become too dirty to comfortably rest a cigar. Once the ashes coat it, it won't taste the same.

Fortunately, you can avoid this scenario with a cigar stand. These cigar accessories provide you with a convenient place to rest your cigar without any fear of dirtying it.

If everybody at the gathering has their own cigar stand, that makes them even more efficient. Everyone can continue to smoke their favorite brands without mixing up their cigars or getting ashes on them.

This approach also lets you take your time in emptying the ashtray. If everybody rests their cigars on the tray, you must constantly monitor it and clean it to avoid getting cigars dirty. When everybody uses a stand, this is no longer as pressing of an issue.

Cigar Stands Are Portable

If you've never seen a cigar stand, you may picture something that's unnecessarily big. However, most cigar stands are small and easy to carry. Some cigar cases even include a space for inserting your stand!

When examining cigar stands, you'll notice a few different builds.

There are the cigar rests—small and perfectly curved to hold a cigar with a bowl at the end in case the ash falls off. 

Other designs, such as the Rattray's cigar stand, can be unfolded into an X shape to hold your cigar aloft. Conveniently, you can fold these flat and they'll fit right in your pocket. 

You can find cigar stands in several types of metals, each one designed to fit different styles. A few examples include stainless steel, chrome, gold, and rose gold stands.

The Affordable Prices of Cigar Stands

At this point in the article, you can probably see that cigar stands have more advantages than people give them credit for. However, you may still think, "I don't know if I want to spend the money on a cigar stand."

If you're worried about the price, don't be! Cigar stands are among the most affordable cigar accessories on the market.

As you'd expect, the price of a cigar stand varies depending on its size and design. However, there are plenty of affordable options. 

In fact, you can find a chrome cigar stand on our site for as little as $17.95! For such low prices, you can get multiples as Christmas presents for your fellow cigar smokers.

Find Your Cigar Stand Today

As you can see, a cigar stand offers a welcome convenience to the cigar smoker. They also help keep your cigars clean, as well as being easy to carry.

We offer several stylish cigar stands on our online store, as well as several other cigar accessories. If you want a high-quality stand, check out our stock today!