Removed the cellophane from all my loose cigars last night. Of course I didn't open those still in the box. I wouldn't risk screwing them all up. And, I didn't segragate them by wrapper. If the flavors mingle a little, so what.
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Removed the cellophane from all my loose cigars last night. Of course I didn't open those still in the box. I wouldn't risk screwing them all up. And, I didn't segragate them by wrapper. If the flavors mingle a little, so what.
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Gilberto OlivaOriginally Posted by heftysmokes
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I've heard they merge, but I've never notice it. I like taking the cello off also.
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Well I never remove the cellophane. There is no marked advantage to doing so, but the disadvantage is that it does provide the cigar with some degree of protection. When you get lots of sticks in your humidor, they get jostled around and sensitive wrappers can get dings and tears in them. So just my two cents, that's why I never remove the cellophane (until I smoke it, that is, naturally).
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If I'm aging: Cello off in box
If I'm smoking or only have a few singles: Cello on.
...I keep the cello around though, especially if I"m shipping cigars.
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Do you save a couple of the cellophane tubes, in case you want to take a couple of sticks with you when driving somewhere?
Being less than an expert, when I heard this point of view I decided to leave the cello on.
Last edited by King Catfish; 02-27-2008 at 02:59 PM.
I have one of the screw top tubes with a light spring in the bottom that keeps the cigar from moving.
All in all I think the cellophane is there for the retail humidor. You know how many times a cigar might be examined, sniffed, rolled, whatever before it's finally purchased. Therefore the cellophane is a good idea, but once it's found a home then it can come off. JMO
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Maybe its all in my head but I seem to notice a difference in the wrapper, it seems softer and more subtle to the touch when the cello is off.
Now that I think of it, it's mostly my naturals that I take the cello off, not the maduros.
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I leave them how they came in. I do have to say that cigars with out cello look much more aesthetic when on display.
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I like to cut the ends of the cello off. That way the cigars get a better air flow, but are still protected.
Now that I've yanked all the cellos off my smokes you tell us your little secret. Good idea. There's always an option.
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This is a tomato tomahto issue - whatever works best for you, go ahead and do it. I'm a freak about keeping my cigars from getting any dings or tears, so that's why I don't remove the cellophane.
There's only two kinds of cigars, the kind you like and the kind you don't.
A good reason too for not removing the band until it's burned down. I've pulled many bands off just to have them tear the wrapper where they were stuck.
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Cello off for me. I just think they look better and the humidity evens out a little easier. I keep a few empty cello wrappers on hand for whenever I have to ship out a few sticks.
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