Cellophane, Tubos, or Naked? Exploring the Cigar Humidor Dress Code

Cellophane, Tubos, or Naked? Exploring the Ciga...

Cellophane-wrapped, tubed (aka tubos), coffins, or completely unprotected. Which of these cigar packaging styles is best for storage and transportation?

Humidor Resources·7 min read

Cellophane, Tubos, or Naked? Exploring the Cigar Humidor Dress Code

Cellophane-wrapped, tubed (aka tubos), coffins, or completely unprotected. Which of these cigar packaging styles is best for storage and transportation?

8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Humidor

8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Humidor

How do you know if you’re buying the right humidor for your cigar collection? Consider these eight humidor traits to determine which unit is right for you.

Humidor Resources·10 min read

8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Humidor

How do you know if you’re buying the right humidor for your cigar collection? Consider these eight humidor traits to determine which unit is right for you.

How Well Does Your Humidor Seal?

How Well Does Your Humidor Seal?

If you plan on buying a humidor be sure to test the seal on the edge of the lid prior to purchase. And that's just one area where your humidor...

Humidor Resources·10 min read

How Well Does Your Humidor Seal?

If you plan on buying a humidor be sure to test the seal on the edge of the lid prior to purchase. And that's just one area where your humidor may be leaking...

Troubleshooting Humidor Issues: Why Isn't My Humidor Holding Humidity?

Troubleshooting Humidor Issues: Why Isn't My Hu...

A humidor regulates humidity. It ensures your cigars are stored in their optimal environment: not too humid, not too dry. While humidors primarily protect your cigars from damage—cracking from dryness,...

Humidor Resources·13 min read

Troubleshooting Humidor Issues: Why Isn't My Humidor Holding Humidity?

A humidor regulates humidity. It ensures your cigars are stored in their optimal environment: not too humid, not too dry. While humidors primarily protect your cigars from damage—cracking from dryness, or molding from moisture—they also ensure the best possible smoking experience, so your cigar smokes...

How Does A Humidor Work?

How Does A Humidor Work?

Humidors are an important tool for any cigar enthusiast, and some would argue owning one is a requirement, not a recommendation. A humidor allows us to invest in a collection of...

Humidor Resources·6 min read

How Does A Humidor Work?

Humidors are an important tool for any cigar enthusiast, and some would argue owning one is a requirement, not a recommendation. A humidor allows us to invest in a collection of high quality cigars without risking their deterioration due to a poor environment.  We tend to...

Can you use a regular cigar box as a humidor?

Can you use a regular cigar box as a humidor?

While a humidor box is the ideal choice for storing cigars, many beginners or occasional smokers may wonder if a regular cigar box can serve the same purpose: can a...

Humidor Resources·5 min read

Can you use a regular cigar box as a humidor?

While a humidor box is the ideal choice for storing cigars, many beginners or occasional smokers may wonder if a regular cigar box can serve the same purpose: can a regular cigar box have similar functionality as a humidor? And, if not, what are alternative...

How Does A Humidor Box Work?

How Does A Humidor Box Work?

A humidor box is an essential tool for any cigar enthusiast looking to maintain the quality, flavor, and freshness of their cigars. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the...

Humidor Resources·5 min read

How Does A Humidor Box Work?

A humidor box is an essential tool for any cigar enthusiast looking to maintain the quality, flavor, and freshness of their cigars. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the inner workings of a humidor box, covering how to use it effectively, the longevity of...

Why Does Placement Matter for Your Humidor Hygrometer?

Why Does Placement Matter for Your Humidor Hygr...

- An accurate hygrometer reading is essential to storing your cigars effectively. - Different locations in your humidor will have different humidity levels.  - If your hygrometer seal is bad,...

Humidor Resources·8 min read

Why Does Placement Matter for Your Humidor Hygrometer?

- An accurate hygrometer reading is essential to storing your cigars effectively. - Different locations in your humidor will have different humidity levels.  - If your hygrometer seal is bad, outside air will compromise its accuracy. - Hygrometer readings can be affected by outside air...

What Does Temperature Control Do For My Humidor?

What Does Temperature Control Do For My Humidor?

  There’s nothing wrong with being hyper-meticulous about your humidor’s RH (relative humidity), whether it’s a travel humidor, a small humidor, or a cabinet humidor. After all, an overly dry...

Humidor Resources·7 min read

What Does Temperature Control Do For My Humidor?

  There’s nothing wrong with being hyper-meticulous about your humidor’s RH (relative humidity), whether it’s a travel humidor, a small humidor, or a cabinet humidor. After all, an overly dry cigar can be totally ruined even if it doesn’t actually crack or split open. It...