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  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    rdnstn:
    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.
  • LukoLuko Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,004
    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?
  • rdnstnrdnstn Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 991
  • LukoLuko Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,004
    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.
  • rdnstnrdnstn Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 991
    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.
  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    Luko:
    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!!
  • pilot711pilot711 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 176
    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!
  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
    pilot711:
    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.
  • LasabarLasabar Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,457
  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
    Only problem with that is that what if both of them are off?
  • LasabarLasabar Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,457
  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
  • LasabarLasabar Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,457
  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
  • LasabarLasabar Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,457
    Hmmm... I just hope I don't smoke all the profits...
  • kaspera79kaspera79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,144
    Lasabar:
    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.
  • LukoLuko Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,004

    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.

     

     

  • LasabarLasabar Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,457
  • j0z3rj0z3r Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 9,403
    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.
  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    i still think the best thing punch puts out is the gran puro.
  • LukoLuko Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,004

    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?

  • j0z3rj0z3r Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 9,403
    kuzi16:
    i still think the best thing punch puts out is the gran puro.
    I still have yet to try any of the Punch lines besides the original line. Definitely looking to try the others though.
  • madurofanmadurofan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,152
    kuzi16:
    i still think the best thing punch puts out is the gran puro.
    I don't know have you had the champion yet?
  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    thats on ly long list of to try. too many cigars. not enough time!!!
  • rdnstnrdnstn Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 991
    kuzi16:
    i still think the best thing punch puts out is the gran puro.
    I hope its good, I have one resting that my Battalion Commander gave me as a going away thing when I left Iraq.
  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    I like it. honduran tobacco is some of my favorite. and for the price you cant really go wrong.
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