Philippines Typhoon Tragedy
We are asking our Brothers and Sisters of the Leaf to help us fundraise for the Philippine Red Cross.
Since opening, Victory Cigars has sold empty wooden cigar boxes and given the money to Not-For-Profits or Charities. Past beneficiaries have included soldiers in Afghanistan; Parkwood Estate; and local community groups. The boxes, individual works of art, are sold for $5 each.
We were all horrified to see the destruction suffered by the people in Tacloban and other cities in the Philippines during last week’s typhoon, so we are designating the Philippines Red Cross as our charity for box sales for the next two weeks. Please purchase a box and help the people of the Philippines. For this fundraising campaign we’ll double the ante: each $5 donation will get you a choice of 2 wooden boxes instead of 1!
Empty cigar boxes make wonderful decorations and have many uses. We’ve seen them used as wedding centrepieces, travel humidors, shadow boxes or drill bit cases. They can even be used to make cigar box guitars! Come in and browse our assortment, and support this very worthwhile cause.
One final note: we will match the first $250 in money donated through box sales.
Thank you from all of us at Victory Cigars.
Get your Flor de las Antillas before they run out!
Call the shop at 905-443-0193 to reserve your box of Flor de las Antillas before we run out!
A limited number of boxes are available and we may not see them again before Christmas.
Wine & Cheese at Shrimp Cocktail
Join us on Thursday November 28th from 12-Close in the shop for Thanksgiving Football
NFL games are as much a part of American Thanksgiving as turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. This year’s holiday features a heaping helping of intriguing matchups. Take a look at this year’s intriguing lineup of Turkey Day football:
Shaving Shop Update
Movember Supplies-
About D.R. Harris Arlington Bath Soap
D.R. Harris Arlington Bath Soap is tripled milled and comes in a long lasting size of 200g. Lightly scented with the world-famous D.R. Harris refreshing fragrance of Arlington – ideally suited for fine gentlemen everywhere. The scent is a perfect combination of fresh citrus and a hint of fern.
The white and nourishing D.R. Harris Arlington Bath Soap leaves your skin feeling soft and clean. Includes almond oil to prevent drying of the skin. You won’t find a better quality, scented soap. Comes packaged in a classic white D.R. Harris gift box.
Wet Shave Tips from Kent Brushes-
The World’s Finest Brushes Since 1777
Why wet shave? Primarily a wet shave results in a closer shave compared to that of an electric razor. However it is also the very ritual of wet shaving that people enjoy. The preparation, the scents and the strong link to the past that is associated with using high quality wet shaving products can turn what is often viewed as a chore into something pleasurable and a rewarding ritual. Most men feel that their skin condition improves remarkably from the exfoliating nature of a wet shave and the moisturizing temperament of the products used.
A first-rate close shave is all about preparation and the right tools for the job. By following these pointers you will experience your ultimate shave:
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Shave after the shower or wrap a hot soaking wet face towel across the face for 30 seconds. The hot water loosens up the pores and softens the hair for a closer shave.
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Run your Kent shaving brush under the hot tap until the head becomes heavy with water. Next lightly shake out approximately two thirds of the water that the brush head has retained – too much water will dilute shaving cream and if you are using shave soap it will hamper your efforts at building up a nice thick lather.
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The definitive way to whip up a thick lather and protect the life of your shaving brush is to flick your brush back and forth across the soap bowl. Do not be tempted to only go around in circles! Bristle is very fine, badger bristle even more so, and if you whip up a lather by going round and round in circles everyday, week after week and month after month the individual strands of bristle will get wound tighter and tighter. Eventually this would cause them to snap and fall out. So if you are to take away one crucial piece of advice on prolonging the life of a shaving brush it would be this – whip up a lather by flicking the brush head up and down or side to side and occasionally in circles but NEVER solely in circles! I guarantee this will aid the life of your brush.
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If you are using shave cream dip the tip of the brush lightly into the tub and lather up directly onto your skin in an upward motion.
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Shave with the grain of your beard or stubble – generally this is in a downward direction. As long as your razor blade is changed regularly (we suggest once a week) you can simply glide the razor across your skin using minimal pressure.
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For an extra close shave or any stubborn hair, reapply your lather or cream and shave sideways across the skin in short strokes. Under the jaw line you may like to shave against the grain and draw the razor upwards, again applying minimal pressure. Use your fingers to feel for any obstinate areas of growth – hair grows in different directions around the neck area.
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Rinse your face with clean warm water to close the pores, and pat the skin dry and apply a suitable moisturizer.
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Finally, rinse your brush under the tap, shake off excess water, and to prolong the life of the brush, turn upside down on the stand to prevent water settling in the base.
Pipe Night With Penelope
Join Penelope from Brigham at the shop on Friday November 15th for Pipe Night, 3-7pm
Cuban Cigar Roller At Victory Cigars on Sunday November 24th
HAVANA HOUSE
IS PROUD TO PRESENT:
MASTER CIGAR ROLLER
Sr. Reinel Verbes Perez
At Victory Cigars on November 24th from 12-5pm
Reinel Verber Perez was born on January 19th, 1980.
He has been working as a Master Cigar Roller for the last 13 years and as a teacher for the last 6 months at Juan Casanueva Factory in Consolacion Del Sur in Pinar del Rio Province.
He will be visiting Specialty Tobacco Shops throughout Canada from November to December.
Remember: Cigar of the Week is on all month long for Movember.
It’s Mo’canudo in Movember…save 15% off all Macanudo!
When you visit and purchase Macanudo you will be entered into our draw to win one of two great prizes.
A signed Wendel Clark and Marty McSorely print, or a great table top lighter.
YES, we have cigarette tubes!
