I have a rookie question.

J Higgi · 03-12-2013, 01:01 PM

Do you guys take your cigars out of the wrapper when you put them in your humidor or leave them wrapped up and im in a high humidity place right now and wanted to know a good way to bring down the humidity? Thanks for the help Jack

icehog3 · 03-12-2013, 01:02 PM

I leave 'em in....personal preference, keeps them from getting damaged in my singles drawer.

kelmac07 · 03-12-2013, 01:02 PM

Jack...it's a personal preference. If they come in cellophane, I leave them in the cellophane. The only thing I remove is if the stick is wrapped in cedar (Anejos for example).

bobarian · 03-12-2013, 01:24 PM

The best way to lower and regulate humidity is to use humidification beads. Heartfeltindustries.com and shilalasbeads.com/ are both great.

I leave all my cigars as they came, with the exception of repacking some 25ct boxes into larger cab's. I prefer my cigars at 65% or lower Rh.

AdamJoshua · 03-12-2013, 01:27 PM

I started taking them out because they "looked better" but then realized it's really not worth it, little bits of tabac and the chance of damaging a good stick quickly changed my mind.

@bobarian ... why didn't I ever think of that, repackaging boxes into cabs, see learn something new here every day, need to find the right cabs now.

Lockspur · 03-12-2013, 01:58 PM

I agree with the people above this post.

I leave 'em in.

jjirons69 · 03-12-2013, 03:13 PM

In

Be Bob's post about beads. I have Heartfelt and they're rock solid with a little misting on occasion.

equetefue · 03-12-2013, 03:37 PM

I personally leave them in cello

mad4maduro · 03-12-2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I leave 'em in....personal preference, keeps them from getting damaged in my singles drawer.

+1

mad4maduro · 03-12-2013, 03:52 PM

regarding lowering the humidity...I just prop the lid open for a bit and keep an eye on things....I use 65% beads and they do pretty well at keeping the humidity constant so it's not often an issue.

CJS · 03-12-2013, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Jack...it's a personal preference. If they come in cellophane, I leave them in the cellophane. The only thing I remove is if the stick is wrapped in cedar (Anejos for example).

Mac, any reason for removing the cedar? Or is it personal preference as well?

mahtofire14 · 03-12-2013, 04:03 PM

If they come with cello on I leave it on for the sole reason of protecting the stick.

kelmac07 · 03-12-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CJS

Mac, any reason for removing the cedar? Or is it personal preference as well?

I've had some bad luck with Anejos and mold forming under the cedar, only to be surprised when it's time to smoke them. To alleviate the problem, I remove the cedar.

mad4maduro · 03-12-2013, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I've had some bad luck with Anejos and mold forming under the cedar, only to be surprised when it's time to smoke them. To alleviate the problem, I remove the cedar.

interesting...i never thought of that being a possibility

Steve · 03-12-2013, 04:22 PM

Yes

CJS · 03-12-2013, 04:26 PM

I always remove the cello since I think cigars (and very much everything else) look ugly when wrapped in plastics

As for regulating humidity, I think beads are the best.

bobarian · 03-12-2013, 05:00 PM

Just to clarify. Cellophane is NOT plastic! It is vegetable product and is air and moisture permeable, so it will allow your cigars to acclimate to the Rh of your humidor.

CJS · 03-12-2013, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

Just to clarify. Cellophane is NOT plastic! It is vegetable product and is air and moisture permeable, so it will allow your cigars to acclimate to the Rh of your humidor.

Yup...I am aware of that. I remove them simply for aesthetic reason. I just love to see the cigars lining up neatly each time I open my humidor.

And yes, I am also aware that there's a clinical term that describes this condition that I have

Porch Dweller · 03-12-2013, 06:35 PM

I used to unwrap them as they look better in the humidor "naked". After accidentally dinging the foot of a few of them I started leaving them in the cellophane for their protection.

pnoon · 03-12-2013, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I used to unwrap them as they look better in the humidor "naked". After accidentally dinging the foot of a few of them I started leaving them in the cellophane for their protection.

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: I have a rookie question. The best way to lower and regulate humidity is to use humidification beads. Heartfeltindustries.com and shilalasbeads.com/ are both great. I leave all my cigars as they came, with the exception of repacking some 25ct boxes into larger cab's. I prefer my cigars at 65% or lower Rh.

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: I have a rookie question. Just to clarify. Cellophane is NOT plastic! It is vegetable product and is air and moisture permeable, so it will allow your cigars to acclimate to the Rh of your humidor.

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Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,165 Trading: (24)	Re: I have a rookie question. I used to unwrap them as they look better in the humidor "naked". After accidentally dinging the foot of a few of them I started leaving them in the cellophane for their protection.