I do enjoy my cigars. It seems like everyone starts out on ACIDs. Give some Padron's a try, they can be had on the cheap. Once you really get into it, you can pick up a few Opus X from Fuente. I like the CAO Brazilia, and ACIDs aren't bad, I have just grown towards other smokes. I think the worst smoke I have ever had was the Fuente Short Story, which is a huge seller, it just wasn't for me. I use a Xikar guillotine cutter, and have actually never tried a V cut. I use the matches that the B&M's give me, or a cheapo bic lighter. I don't need anything fancy. Edit to add: Top smoke is Padron 5000 Maduro, plus it's only $5-$6.