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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 options for cigar storage?  Here...

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The Art of Preservation: How Long Do Cigars Last in a Humidor Box?

For us as cigar enthusiasts, ensuring the optimal preservation of their prized collection is of utmost importance. Enter the humidor box—a key component in maintaining the perfect conditions for cigars. In this article, we will delve into the lifespan of cigars within a humidor box and provide valuable insights on...

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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 cigars within, the process of...

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How Do I Keep My Electric Humidor 70% Humidity?

  As a cigar aficionado, you understand the importance of keeping your cigars at the right humidity level. An electric humidor is a great way to maintain the perfect environment for your cigars as it automatically controls the temperature and humidity levels at the push of a button. For many...

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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 and their placement inside the humidor. Analog hygrometers are...

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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 negatively affects the flavor of...

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How to Organize Your Humidor: FIFO, Aging, Stacking, and More

  We’ve seen the inside of some of your humidors. Disheveled messes, many of them. So it’s no surprise you forget about some of the cigars in your collection or can’t track down an exciting new selection you bought weeks ago. Some cigars never get smoked, even, because you can’t...

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Humidor Feature: Introducing the KOBI Glass Top Humidor

Professional baseball players can attest to a universal, unmistakable feeling they get when their bat connects to a fastball in a certain way and they know, with great likelihood, it’s clearing the outfield fences. That’s kind of how it feels when you see the Klaro KOBI humidor for the first...

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Why Is My Humidor Humidifier Fluctuating?

  A lot can throw a humidor out of whack–especially if the quality of the humidor itself is in question. Cigars can be resilient, and the occasional change in humidification isn’t always enough to permanently damage the tobacco. But that’s not outside the window of possibility. Fluctuations to your humidor’s...

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