Showing posts with label cigar cutters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cigar cutters. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Product Placements - Intro

Product Placements are technical product listings in our academic curriculum which are used to teach Tobacconists and consumers. Companies participating in Product Placements (PP) donate their products to the TU Product Library and get a picture, technical specs, and hotlinks in the academic curriculum - (read more). While PP help support TU services and the websites, they are also an ideal resource for consumers and Tobacconists. Looking for new Torch Lighters, Double Guillotines, Two-Way Humidifiers? Just go to TU and get the facts! Learn about the products that interest you, in an educational environment; free from marketing exaggerations and advertising bias.

We have spent years creating this 'product' and are very excited to introduce you to it. At this point, you will see one extraordinary manufacturer who has contributed and is participating with TU - that is Xikar. In addition to extraordinary products and service, Xikar continues to lead the way in quality and innovation and we are grateful for their help and vision while helping us develop the TU Product Placement model. While many companies are getting ready to participate in PP, Xikar was the first and that says a great deal about their commitment to Tobacconists and consumers.

Companies who participate in Product Placements are doing TU, Tobacconists, and consumers a great service. While they could spend their money in a myriad of ways, they choose to focus on Tobacconists and consumers interested in educating and improving themselves. PP companies are helping us build a more professional and prosperous industry, one Tobacconist at a time: 'preserving luxury tobacco for generations to come'. For that, we are very grateful.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Cutter Etiquette: FAQ content preview



Cigar Cutters touch the head of the cigar that will touch your mouth; so they must be kept clean. Tobacconists must have sanitary procedures in place to keep cutters clean and protect their customers. Every day customers put a cigar in their mouth and then ask for a cut or cutter. The easiest solution for retail Tobacconists is to have two cutter options on hand: a ‘Clean’ cutter and a ‘Saliva’ cutter. The Clean Cutter should never be used on a saliva tainted cigar. The Saliva Cutter can be used on the saliva tainted cigar and sterilized quickly with hand sanitizer afterwards.

QUICK-STERILIZING
Standard hand sanitizing gels can be used to sanitize a Cigar Cutter and blade. Simply use your hands or a paper towel to carefully coat the cutter with sanitizing gel, remove excess, and allow to dry for a few minutes.

CLEANING
All Cigar Cutters need an occasional cleaning as tobacco and oils accumulate. Often, the debris and oil can inhibit the cutting and/or movement of the blades. To clean blades, apply a solution of warm water and antibacterial soap with a cotton swab or cloth, then wipe dry. Also, remove any tobacco and debris from the cutter’s frame.