I will try a v cut using a single edge razor blade. Not gonna spring for a v cutter right now. Might try a small drill bit to ease the draw instead of buying the $30 fancy one.
The Maduro Perdomo 10th anniversary is growing on me.
Yeah I don't mind picking up the end of a nice cigar . . . the nub is the end of a Work of art. The one above has the image of Haile Selassie king of Ethiopia . . . one of my favourites.