Box-pressed woes

shibby4781 · 09-25-2012, 04:39 PM

I don't know I'm just not liking box-pressed cigars. They don't feel right in the hand and they throw me off when I puff on them. Some of them taste good and are possibly great but the shape kills the experience for me. Any one else have these feelings?

kelmac07 · 09-25-2012, 04:42 PM

Nope...I enjoy a box press.

Subvet642 · 09-26-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Nope...I enjoy a box press.

I'm with Mac on that!

Bleez · 09-25-2012, 04:49 PM

601 Blue Box Press

joeobx · 09-25-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bleez

601 Blue Box Press

bobarian · 09-25-2012, 05:03 PM

Dont like 'em? Dont smoke 'em. Problem solved.

pnoon · 09-25-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shibby4781

I don't know I'm just not liking box-pressed cigars. They don't feel right in the hand and they throw me off when I puff on them. Some of them taste good and are possibly great but the shape kills the experience for me. Any one else have these feelings?

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Dont like 'em? Dont smoke 'em. Problem solved.

I will smoke one on occasion but I'm with the OP on this. Generally speaking, I don't care for box press. Especially the intentional ones. (Padron 64 & 26 are the exception. For that quality, they could be triangles.

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SpruceBruce · 09-25-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I will smoke one on occasion but I'm with the OP on this. Generally speaking, I don't care for box press. Especially the intentional ones. (Padron 64 & 26 are the exception. For that quality, they could be triangles.

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Agree here. I never seem to get a good burn with box press. To each his own, though.

CigarNut · 09-26-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I will smoke one on occasion but I'm with the OP on this. Generally speaking, I don't care for box press. Especially the intentional ones. (Padron 64 & 26 are the exception. For that quality, they could be triangles.

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Agreed!

Big Bert · 09-25-2012, 05:21 PM

Oooooooh triangle smokes ... Someone needs to do that ASAP

peter that's an awesome idea it would be a nice rare and odd shape...

Keith, I actually enjoy a nice box press. I had nothing but good experiences with them but like Peter says if the quality is good I could care less about the shape

bobarian · 09-25-2012, 05:23 PM

Triangle presses have been done several times in the past. Dont recall the names, but I know there was also a triangle tubo!

icehog3 · 09-25-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Triangle presses have been done several times in the past. Dont recall the names, but I know there was also a triangle tubo!

Thought it was Helix, but I can't remember for sure.

Based on my preference for cabs, I prefer a round cigar over a box press too, but won't turn down a cigar soley for that reason (obviously, most cigars don't come in cabs or SLBs).

T.G · 09-25-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Bert

Oooooooh triangle smokes ... Someone needs to do that ASAP

peter that's an awesome idea it would be a nice rare and odd shape...

The first person to do this was Alan Ruben (Alec Bradley cigars) about 10 years ago with the Trilogy line. Gimicky as heck and sometimes they had horrible burn problems. Ultimately he stopped doing it because it was very difficult to press them without damaging the wrapper leaf.

The Trilogy line was eventually re-released without the tri-press, and no one has done the tri-press since that I'm aware of.

Subvet642 · 09-26-2012, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Bert

Oooooooh triangle smokes ... Someone needs to do that ASAP

peter that's an awesome idea it would be a nice rare and odd shape...

Keith, I actually enjoy a nice box press. I had nothing but good experiences with them but like Peter says if the quality is good I could care less about the shape

Have you tried an LGC Obelisco? These things are delicious and burn perfectly!

Dunkel · 09-25-2012, 05:23 PM

The only box press I didn't like because of the shape was the Rocky Patel I-Press. Kinda felt like I was smoking a lego or block of wood.

09-25-2012, 05:26 PM

I have to say just the opposite... I feel a good box pressed cigar speaks to the construction of the tobacco rolled within... If it can be pressed square and maintains a good draw with a good volume of smoke, then the cigar was rolled with superiority...

I do notice, however, that some box presses do not draw well, and do not have the smoke output i desire... I equate this to being from poor rolling or from a poor manufacturer...

I have to agree with the rest... if Box pressed isn't your preference, so be it... but don't turn away from box pressed cigars just because of their shape... some, like the wonderfully delicious and indulgent 601 blue, only come in box press and are nearly unanimously considered a fantastic cigar...

I'll offer one other solution... you can always send your box presses to me...

kelmac07 · 09-25-2012, 05:32 PM

Triangle sticks...Alec Bradley Trilogy is one that comes to mind.

equetefue · 09-25-2012, 06:01 PM

I personally like box pressed

icehog3 · 09-25-2012, 06:11 PM

Trology! I was thinking "Triad" as my second thought, but I believe that was it, Adam.

Big Bert · 09-25-2012, 06:26 PM

That's awesome it would be nice to see one ... Google here i come

09-25-2012, 04:39 PM	#1
shibby4781 Snozzberry Taster Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Keith Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 179 Trading: (3)	Box-pressed woes I don't know I'm just not liking box-pressed cigars. They don't feel right in the hand and they throw me off when I puff on them. Some of them taste good and are possibly great but the shape kills the experience for me. Any one else have these feelings? __________________ HAVE A MAGICAL DAY! THEN BEFORE AND NOW ONCE MORE I'M BOUNCING AROUND THE ROOM

09-25-2012, 04:42 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Box-pressed woes Nope...I enjoy a box press. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-25-2012, 04:49 PM	#4
Bleez Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bleez Location: Too far from water... Posts: 675 Trading: (26)	Re: Box-pressed woes 601 Blue Box Press

09-25-2012, 05:03 PM	#6
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Box-pressed woes Dont like 'em? Dont smoke 'em. Problem solved.

09-25-2012, 05:21 PM	#10
Big Bert Been a long time coming Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Albert Location: Gardena, CA. Posts: 373 Trading: (10)	Re: Box-pressed woes Oooooooh triangle smokes ... Someone needs to do that ASAP peter that's an awesome idea it would be a nice rare and odd shape... Keith, I actually enjoy a nice box press. I had nothing but good experiences with them but like Peter says if the quality is good I could care less about the shape __________________ Big Bert Approved

09-25-2012, 05:23 PM	#11
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Box-pressed woes Triangle presses have been done several times in the past. Dont recall the names, but I know there was also a triangle tubo!

09-25-2012, 05:23 PM	#15
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Box-pressed woes The only box press I didn't like because of the shape was the Rocky Patel I-Press. Kinda felt like I was smoking a lego or block of wood. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

09-25-2012, 05:26 PM	#16
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Box-pressed woes I have to say just the opposite... I feel a good box pressed cigar speaks to the construction of the tobacco rolled within... If it can be pressed square and maintains a good draw with a good volume of smoke, then the cigar was rolled with superiority... I do notice, however, that some box presses do not draw well, and do not have the smoke output i desire... I equate this to being from poor rolling or from a poor manufacturer... I have to agree with the rest... if Box pressed isn't your preference, so be it... but don't turn away from box pressed cigars just because of their shape... some, like the wonderfully delicious and indulgent 601 blue, only come in box press and are nearly unanimously considered a fantastic cigar... I'll offer one other solution... you can always send your box presses to me...

09-25-2012, 05:32 PM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Box-pressed woes Triangle sticks...Alec Bradley Trilogy is one that comes to mind. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-25-2012, 06:01 PM	#18
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Box-pressed woes I personally like box pressed

09-25-2012, 06:11 PM	#19
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,118 Trading: (60)	Re: Box-pressed woes Trology! I was thinking "Triad" as my second thought, but I believe that was it, Adam. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-25-2012, 06:26 PM	#20
Big Bert Been a long time coming Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Albert Location: Gardena, CA. Posts: 373 Trading: (10)	Re: Box-pressed woes That's awesome it would be nice to see one ... Google here i come __________________ Big Bert Approved