Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes

insurgus · 02-25-2014, 12:24 AM

While I agree you can't always judge a book by it's cover, life is too short to smoke ugly looking cigars. And besides, it's the cover that makes you read the damn book.

Post up your favorite cigar bands or packages that make your humidor look completely badass. My personal favorites from my collection so far are Gurkha 125th and anything boxed up by Illusione.

02-25-2014, 01:45 AM

idk what it is about the rothchiles but the band makes me think of a championship belt...
... and they are pretty f-ing tasty also...

RobR1205 · 02-25-2014, 05:35 AM

No picture, but Diamond Crown Maximus, La Sirena, Ave Maria, and Ashton ESG/VSG come to mind when I think of aesthetically pleasing bands.

equetefue · 02-25-2014, 07:32 AM

Cohiba BHK54.. bad ass presentation for sure.

Porch Dweller · 02-25-2014, 08:47 AM

Simple, yet elegant:

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Originally Posted by RobR1205

No picture, but Diamond Crown Maximus, La Sirena, Ave Maria, and Ashton ESG/VSG come to mind when I think of aesthetically pleasing bands.

Seconded.

doctorcue · 02-26-2014, 06:56 AM

I must say the San Cristobal line from Ashton has some really nice looking bands. A lot of art in those bands/boxes.

irratebass · 02-26-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorcue

I must say the San Cristobal line from Ashton has some really nice looking bands. A lot of art in those bands/boxes.

No pics, but the Alec Bradley Tempus band has some really nice intricate artwork .

02-26-2014, 11:25 AM

mosesbotbol · 02-26-2014, 11:59 AM

Cohiba band, their cardboard packaging and tubos are the best designs IMO.

maninblack · 02-26-2014, 12:37 PM

I love the new Romacraft bands. Simple yet refined. Liga Privada #9's are my favorite bands. Love the illusiones rothschilds bands also.

DaBear · 02-26-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

I love the new Romacraft bands. Simple yet refined. Liga Privada #9's are my favorite bands. Love the illusiones rothschilds bands also.

Did you ever notice the white secondary bands on the Romacrafts are embossed with cave paintings? Little touches like that are great.

AlohaStyle · 02-26-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by insurgus

life is too short to smoke ugly looking cigars. And besides, it's the cover that makes you read the damn book.

Sorry man, but I'm on the exact opposite side of the spectrum. I think life is too short to smoke "pretty" cigars that suck. If a cigar tastes good and it fits what I like, I'll be happy all day long. And... I read books based off friends/family recommendations or reviews I've seen, not by what the cover looks like.

But I understand the point of your thread... from my stash, the box/packaging that I like the best is this:

stearns · 02-26-2014, 04:04 PM

While this isn't in my personal collection (but please, I invite anybody to change that), I find this to be one of the most beautiful presentations about there for cigars. I know it's technically a humidor, but it's how they come, so it counts

AdamJoshua · 02-26-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by insurgus

While I agree you can't always judge a book by it's cover, life is too short to smoke ugly looking cigars. And besides, it's the cover that makes you read the damn book.

This was said for shock value, or a joke or something right? You smoke cigars based on the band?

These are really nice in person, photos don't do them justice.

and of course the Behike band

bobarian · 02-26-2014, 05:59 PM

Seriously? I smoke cigars for flavor not paper. Many cigars I smoke have no bands at all.

But if we're talking presentation. I think these boxes would be near the top for.

Please dont bomb me!

quackman · 02-28-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Seriously? I smoke cigars for flavor not paper. Many cigars I smoke have no bands at all.

But if we're talking presentation. I think these boxes would be near the top for.

Please dont bomb me!

Love the woodgrain on that left one!

insurgus · 02-26-2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

This was said for shock value, or a joke or something right? You smoke cigars based on the band?

It was a joke but thanks for jumping on new guys who are interested in some of the unique art and presentations.

AdamJoshua · 03-08-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by insurgus

It was a joke but thanks for jumping on new guys who are interested in some of the unique art and presentations.

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Originally Posted by insurgus

While I agree you can't always judge a book by it's cover, life is too short to smoke ugly looking cigars. And besides, it's the cover that makes you read the damn book.

Just going by the post and if I jumped on you you'd know it, I'm a big boy.

miamicigarco · 03-21-2014, 09:31 AM

I'm going to chime in on this... If you take 100% of cigar smokers, only about 20% of those are social media active. This includes cigar forums, cigar review blogs, twitter, facebook, instagram. By active I am stating those who actively seek out cigars.

When a new cigar comes out the 80% of consumers look to advertising or presentation to try a cigar for the first time. So the band, and box art plays a huge role on enticing people to try a cigar for the first time.

The cigar itself will determine if they come back or not.

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

This was said for shock value, or a joke or something right? You smoke cigars based on the band?

WhiteMamba · 03-21-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by miamicigarco

I'm going to chime in on this... If you take 100% of cigar smokers, only about 20% of those are social media active. This includes cigar forums, cigar review blogs, twitter, facebook, instagram. By active I am stating those who actively seek out cigars.

When a new cigar comes out the 80% of consumers look to advertising or presentation to try a cigar for the first time. So the band, and box art plays a huge role on enticing people to try a cigar for the first time.

The cigar itself will determine if they come back or not.

As someone relatively new to cigars I agree with miamicigarco. When I was first looking at cigars to buy I would read the review on the site but I would also look at what the cigar looked like. That being said, what made me like the cigar and want another one of that kind was the taste and how it smoked.

02-25-2014, 12:24 AM	#1
insurgus Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 8 Trading: (0)	Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes While I agree you can't always judge a book by it's cover, life is too short to smoke ugly looking cigars. And besides, it's the cover that makes you read the damn book. Post up your favorite cigar bands or packages that make your humidor look completely badass. My personal favorites from my collection so far are Gurkha 125th and anything boxed up by Illusione.

02-25-2014, 01:45 AM	#2
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes idk what it is about the rothchiles but the band makes me think of a championship belt... ... and they are pretty f-ing tasty also...

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RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes No picture, but Diamond Crown Maximus, La Sirena, Ave Maria, and Ashton ESG/VSG come to mind when I think of aesthetically pleasing bands.

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equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes Cohiba BHK54.. bad ass presentation for sure. __________________

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doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes I must say the San Cristobal line from Ashton has some really nice looking bands. A lot of art in those bands/boxes. __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

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mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes Cohiba band, their cardboard packaging and tubos are the best designs IMO. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes I love the new Romacraft bands. Simple yet refined. Liga Privada #9's are my favorite bands. Love the illusiones rothschilds bands also. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

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stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes While this isn't in my personal collection (but please, I invite anybody to change that), I find this to be one of the most beautiful presentations about there for cigars. I know it's technically a humidor, but it's how they come, so it counts __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

02-26-2014, 05:59 PM	#15
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Best Looking Cigar Bands / Boxes Seriously? I smoke cigars for flavor not paper. Many cigars I smoke have no bands at all. But if we're talking presentation. I think these boxes would be near the top for. Please dont bomb me!