I've only had 1 wrapper ever unwrap on me and I can pretty much guarantee it was because I cut the cap off. I've never really worried about it otherwise because I'm very careful when removing the band. If possible I try to slide it off instead of peeling or cutting it.
ive had better luck peeling the band off at the seem than i have tring to slide it off. i fand that if there is bump in the wrapper then the band hits that and peels the wrapper off with.
New to this community and new to cigars, really. I bought a humidor, let the humidity get to about 70 percent and then started filling it with cigars. Now I'm doing some reading and wondering if there's a problem that I didn't calibrate the hygrometer? Is that something I need to do, do I need to take all the cigars out and start over?
Thanks, I'll do some more reading. Yes, I did prepare/season it. The hygrometer is analog and built in, so I can't take it out to calibrate it. I got it to about 68/69 percent humidity, but I never calibrated.
If it's built in, then the only way to calibrate it will be to take all the sticks out and do the salt test on it. You could put the sticks in a tupperdor with some humipaks while you calibrate it though.
Thanks, I'll do some more reading. Yes, I did prepare/season it. The hygrometer is analog and built in, so I can't take it out to calibrate it. I got it to about 68/69 percent humidity, but I never calibrated.
there has to be a way. or it seems that there should be. I wouldnt think a humidor builder would make it fixed in there. if they did they should know better!!
Those hygrometers aren't very good anyway. I would just leave it alone and consider it ornamental. You should really get a digital hygrometer and then calibrate that and you will know for sure where you are. Just my two cents and welcome to the forums!
Those hygrometers aren't very good anyway. I would just leave it alone and consider it ornamental. You should really get a digital hygrometer and then calibrate that and you will know for sure where you are. Just my two cents and welcome to the forums!
What he said. Analogs are strictly for decoration. A Xikar adjustable digital hygro will run you about $15.
Hmmm... I just hope I don't smoke all the profits...
That is truely the problem here Lasabar. Hey wait ! I was just trying to figure out a way to have a three a day ( cigar) to write about in the Whatcha smokin' forum.. The perfect solution.
Thanks for the advice...I think I'll go with the suggestion to consider the analog decorative and buy a digital.
So how about some suggestions on cigars for a novice - what are the must-haves? So far, I've been a fan of RP (i think it was a decade) and Gurkha (legend, titan, beast, etc.). Also like Ashtons of all sorts.
And I'd recommend a Punch punch, a very nice size IMO. You cannot go wrong with anything Oliva in my experience, I'd especially recommend the Serie G cameroon.
Definitely want to try Punch, so I'll try those recommended. Mostly those I listed - Gurkha, Rocky and Ashton - were just cigars others offered to me or I picked up because others recommended. So far, I've liked it all, mild, medium. I've had a few maduros I liked too and a few that were a little harsh.
I realize it was an extremely broad question, I guess I should have asked - what are your personal favorites?
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Thanks for the advice...I think I'll go with the suggestion to consider the analog decorative and buy a digital.
So how about some suggestions on cigars for a novice - what are the must-haves? So far, I've been a fan of RP (i think it was a decade) and Gurkha (legend, titan, beast, etc.). Also like Ashtons of all sorts.
Definitely want to try Punch, so I'll try those recommended. Mostly those I listed - Gurkha, Rocky and Ashton - were just cigars others offered to me or I picked up because others recommended. So far, I've liked it all, mild, medium. I've had a few maduros I liked too and a few that were a little harsh.
I realize it was an extremely broad question, I guess I should have asked - what are your personal favorites?