my first humidor

[chefchris]

Just set it up the same way.

[heftysmokes]

Before I got into the cooler, I picked up a 100 ct humidor on ebay for around 30 plus shipping. The seal was fine, and it was serviceable. I ended up giving it to a friend who is still using it.
I still use the 50 count my brother gave me when I started into cigars for those "special" cigars.
(you may want to look into getting something bigger soon...I just picked out the sticks for your newbie sampler)

[logan37]

(you may want to look into getting something bigger soon...I just picked out the sticks for your newbie sampler)

Sweet! I'm so psyched.

I found on cheap humidors.com the imperfect selection. which are only imperfect due to nicks and scratches. They have 100ct ones for about 40 bucks. I'm going to check ebay this afternoon. If not, at least the 15 ct travel one should be at my house today.

thanks guys.

wow. I'm strangely attracted to this.

Ok. Humidity beads; are these to replace the 50/50 solution put in a humidifier? And if so, I would need a seperate container for distilled water i would guess, because I think the bead absorb the water to regulate the humidity. And how do I know which to get 60, 65 or 70% Rh. I cant find if this is what it absorbs or when it stops absorbing.

("edit*)Never mind, I found my answer about how to use the beads. But still not sure how to choose the Rh value.

(*edit*)found the answer I was looking for about the Rh. I should probably get back to work...

[logan37]

I just ordered the blue humidor. I couldn't find an all white one, which I would really like to have. It has space for up to 100 sticks. I also grabbed a digital hydrometer with it. I didn't order the heartfelt beads yet, because the humidor comes with a HUMI-CARE Crystal Humidifier Gel.

I am planning on getting the hearfelt beads, but I wanted to see what Rh the humidor balances out to before choosing the Rh of the beads. Anyone have an opinion on the tubes vs the puck? According to the site there's no real difference other then shape. I'd like to optimize my usage of space if they both work equally well.

I'm also going to buy a nice double blade straight cutter today from the tobacco shop because my cheapo free one broke last night. I'm thinking about picking up a Palio if the shop has one (which the palio website states is a retailer).

Other then that, I'm going to pick up some new cigars tonight or tomorrow to try something new over the weekend. I'll let you guys know what I grab and what I thought of them.

Cheers!

[bigwhiteash]

Very Pretty Box, You'll love it!
Be sure to take your time seasoning that bad boy, your cigars will thank you!


I prefer tubes to the puck, get a couple, and keep one in the bottom, and one in the tray.

I have a Palio, they are outstainding cutters, lifetime warranty. I also have a Xikar, but the Palio gets way more useage

[logan37]

Here it is! My first humidor. Its even prettier in person! Gotta go season this bad boy. Thanks Lopaka for the awesome tutorial!!