O.K., here is something I have been curious about for awhile, and Oliva changing its packaging on the series V made me think about it again.

Why do some manufacturers package their sticks "naked" in the box and others cello every stick? Tat = naked........Illusione = naked........La Riqueza = naked.......Opus X = cello......DC Max = cello. The serie V was originally naked, but now is clothed. Makes me think it is just all marketing stuff......maybe want to appear more cubanish.?.

Personally, I like the cello better than the naked, seems to prevent damage to the wrappers especially when you start taking them out of the box and they have room to roll around.