Cello on or off?

[colinb913]

I keep mine off, just because I am cool. I hear so many different opinions. So I decided to make a poll! Vote BOTLs!!!

[cort]

Aye eye eye:tf

[VirtualSmitty]

http://www.artfagcity.com/wordpress_core/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/orsonclapping.gif

[pnoon]

A simple search for cello in thread titles will yield multiple results. All of those threads will tell you it's a personal preference. Most will leave it on if it came that way.

[RightAJ]

They didn't spend the time and money to package it with celo for no reason... Might as well leave it on:2

aj

[rhmalone]

I leave it on if it came that way... simply because I tend to play cigar tetras so often I figure it helps safe guard the wrappers.

[pnoon]

I leave it on if it came that way... simply because I tend to play cigar tetras so often I figure it helps safe guard the wrappers.

Can I predict the future or what? :r

[neoflex]

Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg? :D

[cort]

Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg? :D

The nest:tu

[NCRadioMan]

http://www.artfagcity.com/wordpress_core/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/orsonclapping.gif

:r It has been a while but still too soon. :r

[M1903A1]

Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg? :D

The cello. :r

[MedicCook]

Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg? :D

The Omelette.

[klipsch]

Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg? :D

Actually...that would have been The Rooster :r

[E.J.]

If it came with cello, it stays in cello....
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8421/epchumidor6.jpg
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8172/2ndhumi2.jpg

Hell, if I'd just purchase an Aristocrat, they'd stay in the box as well.... Though my limited room keeps my budget in check....;)

[pnoon]

If it came with cello, it stays in cello....

Can I predict the future or what? :r

[kelmac07]

Can I predict the future or what? :r

Peter...you are "da man"!! What are next weeks lottery numbers? :r :r

[T.G]

I take all the cello off, cut it in half, then put it back on the cigars. I use the cut pieces to cover the cigars that didn't come with cello. Once a month, I swap the cello from head to foot on the cigar that way they stay even.

I know, it's a lot of work, but dammit, my cigars are worth it.

[nater]

I take all the cello off, cut it in half, then put it back on the cigars. I use the cut pieces to cover the cigars that didn't come with cello. Once a month, I swap the cello from head to foot on the cigar that way they stay even.

I know, it's a lot of work, but dammit, my cigars are worth it.

:tf :tpd:

[pnoon]

Peter...you are "da man"!! What are next weeks lottery numbers? :r :r

If I knew, do you think I would tell you? ;) :D

[klipsch]

This may be TMI...but I remove the cello from my Opus #5's to keep on hand in case I run out of condoms. :sad

[leasingthisspace]

Yep that was TMI.
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[CasaDooley]

Cello off. I use the cello for my balloon animals as I find it's cheaper then buying balloons. I also remove the cigar wrappers, toss em in old cognac barrels and reapply em when I want a smoke. Makes em taste just like an Opus, or Anejo or whatever!:ss :tf

[bobarian]

Excellent review.:confused:

[Ashcan Bill]

Every couple of months I remove all my cigars from the cello. Then I carefully turn the cello inside out, and replace the cigars into the now reversed cello. If you don't do this, the oils imparted from the cigar will eventually clog the cello and negatively impact the aging of said cigar. This is very important. Additionally, it's helpful to remove and reverse the positions of the bands, should the cigar in question have more than one band on it. My cigars are always thanking me for doing them these small favors.


Also, there's a rumor in the asylum that Peter can predict the future. Anyone else hear this? ;)

[akumushi]

Buy handmade CCs. No cello. No worries.

[OSV]

If it came with cello, it stays in cello....
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8421/epchumidor6.jpg


Hell, if I'd just purchase an Aristocrat, they'd stay in the box as well.... Though my limited room keeps my budget in check....;)

HA did you forget to remove the cello off ur humidor?

[icehog3]

I take the cello off, and use it to scratch my butt.

Because my butt itches.

[akumushi]

I take the cello off, and use it to scratch my butt.

Because my butt itches.

:r:r:r

[taltos]

Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg?Foreplay.:pn :D

[pnoon]

Also, there's a rumor in the asylum that Peter can predict the future. Anyone else hear this? ;)
:r
It's no rumor.

[icehog3]

:r
It's no rumor.

Whaddaya see now, Carnac? :r

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/carnac.jpg

[pnoon]

Whaddaya see now, Carnac? :r

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/carnac.jpg

Just a little white dot since photobucket images are blocked here at work. :tg

[kenstogie]

I think it's way better to leave the celo on as it
_protects the cigars from handling and any RH fluctuations and gives gifting/trading better presentation.

... but like others say it doesn't matter that much really.

[Wanger]

The cello imparts an interesting flavor while you smoke a cigar. It's rather chemical tasting, and can actually flame up on occasion. While I've smoked a Gorilla Finger, and the cello tastes better than that did, no doubt, I take it off before I smoke a stick.

[BC-Axeman]

I like cellos.
http://74.50.55.59/pics/Cello.jpg

[shilala]

Every couple of months I remove all my cigars from the cello. Then I carefully turn the cello inside out, and replace the cigars into the now reversed cello. If you don't do this, the oils imparted from the cigar will eventually clog the cello and negatively impact the aging of said cigar. This is very important. Additionally, it's helpful to remove and reverse the positions of the bands, should the cigar in question have more than one band on it. My cigars are always thanking me for doing them these small favors.


Also, there's a rumor in the asylum that Peter can predict the future. Anyone else hear this? ;)

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I need you to take care of my cigars.
Not that I think for a minute you ever did any of this kind of stuff, but I do believe you can make me believe it, given the proper opportunity.

And yeah, Peter knows stuff. :tu

[Mister Moo]

Every time get 20-30 Opus and Anejos ahead I take them out of the humidor and rip of the cello, ribbon and cedar and dump all that irritating gold-embossed crap in the trash. In fact, I am recently finding myself offended by cigar rings too and believe I will start taking those off soon.

[icehog3]

Just a little white dot since photobucket images are blocked here at work. :tg

It's just Johnny Carson as Carnac, so stick your tongue back in your mouth where it belongs. ;)

[Resipsa]

Every time get 20-30 Opus and Anejos ahead I take them out of the humidor and rip of the cello, ribbon and cedar and dump all that irritating gold-embossed crap in the trash. In fact, I am recently finding myself offended by cigar rings too and believe I will start taking those off soon.
It's the cigar wrapper that I find annoying. I've taken to
peeling the wrapper off and smoking the binder and filler. This eliminates concerns about the wrapper splitting and
cracking, along with uneven burns. YMMV

[Ashcan Bill]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I need you to take care of my cigars.
Not that I think for a minute you ever did any of this kind of stuff, but I do believe you can make me believe it, given the proper opportunity.

And yeah, Peter knows stuff. :tu

I'm currently working on a small dremel attachment that I'll be able to use to both polish the cello and gently massage the wrappers, allowing both to breathe easier.

Wait - today's the 18th. Does that mean the blarney ends for another year?

:ss

O'Ashcan Bill

[Stinky]

some of these made me chuckle! :) I like funny!

Serious Comment:
Cellophane is porous. It will emit and/or retain moisture.

Experiment:
Take the cellophane sleeve off of a cigar that is very moist. . . especially a cigar that is a little over-humidified. Or, take a cellophane sleeve and put it in a baggie with a water soaked wet sponge. Let it set in the extremely high humidity for about 5 hours.

Now, take it out and crumple it up with your hand. Note that it is pliable and somewhat soft. Write your findings in your lab note book.

Next, take another cellophane sleeve that has been setting out (after you enjoyed your fine cigar) and leave it in the driest environment you can find. . . we live in the desert (Las Vegas) and that would be outside just about anytime. You can use the refrigerator over night for a dry place too. Or, stick it in the warm (not hot) oven after you baked your cookies or something.

Then, crumple up that dried cellophane! You'll see the difference! It's crisp and crackly! The difference in this cellophane experiment is the moisture! This also proves that cellophane absorbs moisture. Therefore, moisture can be emitted from cellophane! Write your findings in your lab note book.

Conclusion:
Cellophane will retard the release and/or absorption of moisture but, it will not prohibit moisture loss nor will it prohibit the slow absorption of moisture. It plays a role in controlling the loss and/or gain of moisture.

My Opinion:
I respect my cellophane sleeves. However, I do not adore my cellophane sleeves as the lovely cigars they are designed to protect.

Bands & Labels:
I like my cigars with their fancy 'factory' bands on. It's just my opinion. We all become attached to "brands" because the colorful bands (& brands they represent) indicate what tobacco (blends) are in that particular cigar. THAT is why bands (& ribbons) are important to me!
:ss
You can thank me later. Or, if you agree with my findings, you may send me fine cigars (with the bands and cellophane still in place). Thank you and good night.

[Ferrari5180]

I like to keep the cellophane on because if they came in there might as well keep them in there. It offers so extra protection from what I see, and it still keeps the cigars well humidified regardless of their covering.

[LooseCard]

I keep it on.

Furthermore, I prefer to single-sack the nakeds, to keep them protected.

[nonameman]

I leave the cello on if they came packaged that way. Don't even care about the pros or cons. This hobby is no fun when I over analyze it.

[madwilliamflint]

I do primarily because I don't smoke anywhere near my humi (in my apt.) So, to minimize risk of damage in transport (nontrivial, I'm pretty ham fisted) I keep 'em in cello.

I'd RATHER not. But it's not worth ruining the sticks over.

[DragonMan]

I don't buy cigars with cello so I'll have to go with off. :tu















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[markem]

I hand knit small cigar cozies for all my sticks because I heard that cello doesn't breathe well. I only use virgin yak wool because it is the only kind of virgin I can find around here.

[T.G]

I only use virgin yak wool because it is the only kind of virgin I can find around here.

You must not live in Montana or Missouri.

[MTBAlex]

lol. too funny.

I take it out of the cello because i cna't help but to take a peek when i'm close to the humidor and smell the cigars. I swear i can smell raisins now just by smelling the wrapper.

[quantim0]

I had mine on for a while, but I like the way the sticks look naked in the humidor.

I do keep it on cigars that I'm aging so I can see how long it takes to yellow the cellophane. So once I find that out, I may take it off for everything.

[T.G]

I do keep it on cigars that I'm aging so I can see how long it takes to yellow the cellophane. So once I find that out, I may take it off for everything.

Due to manufacturing differences, not all cello yellows at the same rate. Additionally, certain external factors can greatly accelerate the yellowing process.

[Subvet642]

I like to keep the cellophane on because if they came in there might as well keep them in there. It offers so extra protection from what I see, and it still keeps the cigars well humidified regardless of their covering.

:tpd:

[MortonMilo]

I actually wait until my cigars have aged just enough to give the cello a great taste, and then i discard the cigar and smoke the cello.

[Parshooter]

Rule #1: Leave cigars in cello
Rule #2: Leave cigars in tubes
Rule #3: Your hygrometer is not always gonna read 70%, it's ok.

[taltos]

Whaddaya see now, Carnac? :r

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/carnac.jpgHair loss and nasty farts.:pn

[markem]

As a quality control experiment, I suppose that one could remove half the cello from a stick, but which half? There are so many to choose from.

Discuss.

[ucla695]

I leave them as I get 'em, except for cigars that are also wrapped in cedar. If that's the case, I strip 'em down.

[gnukfu]

I don't even take it off when I smoke them.

[captain53]

Mine are stripped down and go into the humi Naked! No Cello Here - by the way some said they came that way - well many of the fine ones do not come that way and it is for a reason.:2:banger:banger

They also look better and feel better in the nude.:ss

[Pat1075]

everything in my house is still in cello now if I could just turn on my TV :confused:

[crewchief]

Hey y'all my Hadji internet has been out for about two weeks... It came back on line tonight. I don't really give a sh*t about the cello, but this was the first solid, gut busting laugh I have had in a while. Don't let that get out to the Col. though I will be reduced in rank because 3rd ID doesn't believe in morale.

[tx_tuff]

Ok yesterday while smoking at a local B&M one of the guys there asked that question! First thing I thought of was CIGAR FORUMS LOL

[pnoon]

Ok yesterday while smoking at a local B&M one of the guys there asked that question! First thing I thought of was CIGAR FORUMS LOL

And which one did you recommend? ;)

[tx_tuff]

And which one did you recommend? ;)

Just made me think of cigar forums, he didn't really seem like a forum guy so I really didn't recommend one. WTF was I thinking, next time I will.

[brigey57]

I leave mine on as it protects the cigars when moving them around in the humidor. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.:wo

I keep mine off, just because I am cool. I hear so many different opinions. So I decided to make a poll! Vote BOTLs!!!

[saggel]

I take mines off!

[BillyCigars]

Off, off, and off. If I'm transporting cigars I just use plastic sleeves like the baggies we used to get in the GBs.
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[mosesbotbol]

However they're boxed is how I keep them (in the box). Loose in a desktop humidor I would take them off.

[rgrecco]

If I carried all of the same cigar in my humidor I would take them off... BUT... I have Many different types in my Desktop Humidor so I leave em on...

[NCRadioMan]

If I carried all of the same cigar in my humidor I would take them off... BUT... I have Many different types in my Desktop Humidor so I leave em on...

What does that have to do with cello on or off? Don't tell me you have fallen for the old flavor transfer lie.

[bonjing]

does it matter if it came from a B&M or the internet?

[tupacboy]

always on... you don't them to mingle and make babies now do u?

[T.G]

does it matter if it came from a B&M or the internet?

I hear that internet cigars come with inferior cello and that B&M cello is better.