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Old 04-26-2010, 12:22 PM   #22
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Default Re: Is it odd?

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Originally Posted by wayner123 View Post
Because more of the cigar is affected by the RH. The cap, while not airtight, does provide some insulation to the cigar's filler. So by allowing more humidity into the cigar it swells and thus "unplugs" the cigar.

*disclaimer - I am not saying this is fact or some magical effect. I am just stating what happens and what the outcome might be.
So if I understand your theory correctly, the swelling will help with a tight draw???



This kinda contradicts the common practice of letting wet cigars dry out to improve the draw.

Im no scientist, but the latter makes more sense to me.
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