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Old 10-18-2010, 03:26 PM   #917
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Default Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)

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Originally Posted by Cornrow_Wallis View Post

I vaguely remember reading somewhere that a loose band means the cigars humidity is too high. Is this right?
Nope, the humidity is possibly too low. Too much humidity will make the cigar swell, therefore making the band tight. Not enough and the cigar will shrink, making the band loose. Although, when the band starts to do what you describe, that's when I know they are perfect for smoking.
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