Olaf, 50, Berlin
Host and organiser of Black Weekend Berlin, a monthly series of black leather events, including Berlin Cigar Men.
Jonathan, 44, Isle of White
“I’m currently visiting [Berlin] with Robert, we’re partners in crime – not partners though! We come to about 70% of these events.”
Ralf, 61, Berlin
“I come here because of all the handsome men of course!”
Robert, 63, London
“There’s a bit of a scene in London, but nothing compares to Berlin.”
FJ, 53, the Netherlands
“I was a non-smoker, and now I smoke cigars – this is all Olaf’s fault! But it’s giving me so much sex.”
Tim, 41, Derbyshire
“This is my first Berlin Cigar Men, but I know many people here from other events in the community. I’ve made lots of UK friends here in Berlin.”
Gerhard, 45, Salzburg
“Salzburg is really small, I think you definitely have to come to Berlin for this kind of thing.”
Marcus, 40, Beeskow
Allan, 56, Glasgow (right) Thom, 67, Glasgow (left)
“Allan and I have been together for 33 years, and we’ve been coming to Berlin for 25.”
Steve, 35, Ireland
Uwe, 59, Berlin, (occasional host)
“The men here all have such interesting backgrounds. And of course we’re all a bit older, so it’s nice to have that community.”
Oliver, 51, Berlin
“I don’t smoke at all actually, but cigars have something very relaxing. It’s really enjoyable.”
