Some cigars look good on paper. Many of us like to get wrapped up in talk of a leaf’s history, the prestige of a brand and the amazing story of one stogie’s production.

And one such tale was that of the Partagas 160 Signature Series. Firstly, the use of 29-year-old Cameroon wrapper (the same used in the Partagas 150) is enough to excite many. Secondly, Partagas are, well, Partagas. The Havana factory is world’s longest-running and its reputation is legendary. And finally, the 160 Signature’s story tells of one cigar master’s tribute to legacy of his mentor. A special cigar, no?

Well, no, not according to this review (the first piece we’ve read where someone has actually smoked the damn cigar)…

The overall impression was of poor quality ligero surrounded by cheap, earthy Mexican filler and wrapped in newsprint… I would have been better off crumpling up a 20 dollar bill and throwing it out the car window; at least I wouldn’t still have this nasty taste in my mouth.

The moral of the story is to read the review before you buy, not just the bio.

Partagas Signature Series 160 Robusto Minor [Marks Mumblings]

If, like us, you’ve plunged hundreds of dollars on Italian shirts while still wearing a Swatch, you’re doing it all wrong.

According to Ask Men, if no-one but you knows about your wardrobe extravagances, then it just ain’t worth it.

They go through a typical wardrobe, item-by-item, and tell you where to splurge and where to save. Some advice is quite helpful:

…if the rest of your jeans are inexpensive, occasionally wearing a more expensive pair with the label prominently displayed will give the impression that you spend more on all of your jeans than you actually do.

While other tips are possibly a little too conservative:

In lower-end department stores you can also buy underwear cheaply; just stick with standard patterns or solid colors and avoid no-name designer logos and weird pictures…

Helpful stuff, though. Maybe we will finally invest in a decent watch. Forcing ourselves to save on underwear and shirts, however, that could be a little painful…

Clothing To Invest In [Ask Men]