Humidor

cbenjamin63

I am a newbie.  Just started smoking about 6 months ago.  I don't have a humidor, and don't know much more than just trying out what I like.  In the beginning, is a jar okay to hold, and what do you do to keep them.

Smoke=Fire

rdnstn

Smoke=Fire:

Eventually you will take the plunge and buy a humidor; and listen well...take how big of a humidor you think you will need, multiply that number by two, and add 25. Trust me

I thought it was multiply times 25 and add two.

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Markbb

Yes Yes you'll need bigger than what you think I have two tupperdore full with gel beads and a 150 piece humidor......you''ll need to get bigger than what you think.

MusicTheoryMan

kuzi16

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btmisles

I have the same issue. Go much bigger than you think you'll need.

LarryD

cbenjamin63

Thanks for all the replies.

I smoke about 1 - 2 per week at a Cigar Bar here on Long Island.  I just tried an Ashton VSG and I tell you what... that's a good Cigar.  We had an event and I bought 3 and received a San Christobal for free.  I started smoking a regular Padron during the week and now see that I will purchase a Humidor.  I figure about 50 might have been good, but after reading the posts maybe I'll get the 120 Humidor I saw that I like.

Thanks everyone!

Smoke=Fire

cbenjamin63:

I figure about 50 might have been good, but after reading the posts maybe I'll get the 120 Humidor I saw that I like.

Thanks everyone!

And it starts...Muahahahahahaaa!

carmike22

I agree with going bigger than what you think. The 120 ct. sounds about perfect. I don't know if you would want to go much bigger than that for your first because if you think about it, a 120 cigars is a lot of cigars. Good luck with the purchase.

matt.hickey

So in response to the hygrometer check I have some interesting facts. I only post here because it is more active. Is it normal for an analog Hygrometer to be off by 35%? -Matt

btmisles

I don't know about normal, but I have had one off by 20% before. I wasn't sure if it was even working until i did the salt test and then let it sit for a while before I did the test again. The second test went back to 70%. So I am sure it is possible but you may want to make sure it is working properly.

ashmaster

rdnstn

I gotta agree with ash on this. For example, my desktop humi claims 50-70 sticks. I have 42 sticks in there now with room for maybe 1 more.

kuzi16

when they calculate the size of the humidor they use "classic cuban size" cigars. Most cuband have a ring of 42-48. most being 44... at least as far as the "classics" go. ...plus they are only 4 inches or so long. Smaller cigars = more fitting into the humidor.