Cellophane on or off?

Humpdebump · 03-11-2011, 11:41 PM

I was curious as to what most of you guys/girls do. When you take your sticks out of the box and into your Humidor, do you leave the cellophane on or take it off. I would think that taking it off would help with humidity and age, but I could be wrong.

markem · 03-11-2011, 11:46 PM

It is a matter of preference.

Oh, and just so you know, if you go to the search function, select advanced search and the search on the just word "cello" in the thread title, you will find at least 8 threads that have discussed this before. It is a common question, but no sweat. It is a fairly good one to learn about the search function, however.

Humpdebump · 03-12-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

It is a matter of preference.

Oh, and just so you know, if you go to the search function, select advanced search and the search on the just word "cello" in the thread title, you will find at least 8 threads that have discussed this before. It is a common question, but no sweat. It is a fairly good one to learn about the search function, however.

I tried doing the search from my phone but it wouldn't let me do it so I figured I'd ask, thanks for the help though

. I never thought about it being used as protection, I know that some cigars like Kristoff come uncellophaned, which now reminds me that I'm out of those and have to order a box soon

03-11-2011, 11:46 PM

Chris,
I keep the cellophane on. I just clip the end of the cellophane with scissors to allow more moisture and air to flow through the cigar while in the humidor. For me it appears that the cellophane helps hold moisture in the cigar and it prevents flavors from mixing. That is just me though. Everyone will have their own ways of keeping their smokes happy. Enjoy!

Neens · 03-11-2011, 11:47 PM

It's been asked alot. The way I look at it is with the cello on there's more protection. The humidity will be just fine with it on or off. It could also be a visual cue of age. The cello with start to change color the longer it's been on a cigar.

guitar4001 · 03-11-2011, 11:58 PM

cello is on the cigars for protection; protects the cigars from losing moisture in shipping, protects cigars from damage when handled, etc. I leave the cello on if i plan on smoking the cigar within a few days...I take it off for long term storage. Just a matter of preference as others have said.

chippewastud79 · 03-12-2011, 12:02 AM

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Humpdebump · 03-12-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

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Sweet, thanks

Humpdebump · 03-12-2011, 12:28 AM

K, I deserve it

Volusianator · 03-12-2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello
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LOL

03-12-2011, 01:08 AM

I prefer on.........

smelly4tay · 03-12-2011, 01:42 AM

When I was a total nub I couldn't resist taking the cello off just to sniff. Many of those sniffers I still have 8 years later but they have small wrapper chips in em, and that special smell you get from aged cello is gone....and that bronze color. I took an 10 yr old Torano out of its tanning cello yesterday and it had a merlot aroma. My vote is leave em on.

Bill86 · 03-12-2011, 02:20 AM

Or you could always just buy CC's and never have to ponder that question

shilala · 03-12-2011, 03:07 AM

I like to take my cello's off, turn them inside out, then put them back on in order to imbue the cedar residue directly to the cigar.

joeobx · 03-12-2011, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I like to take my cello's off, turn them inside out, then put them back on in order to imbue the cedar residue directly to the cigar.

I've found if you do this every 30 days you can cut the rule of 3 in half.

gnukfu · 03-12-2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I like to take my cello's off, turn them inside out, then put them back on in order to imbue the cedar residue directly to the cigar.

Brilliant!

Tried it Scott but I seem to be having problems turning my cigars inside out....

RevSmoke · 03-12-2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I like to take my cello's off, turn them inside out, then put them back on in order to imbue the cedar residue directly to the cigar.

Humpdebump · 03-12-2011, 03:36 PM

Is there a way to delete this thread

icehog3 · 03-12-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

Or you could always just buy CC's and never have to ponder that question

You mean my cello covered Habanos might be fake?

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Originally Posted by Humpdebump

Is there a way to delete this thread

No need.

Humpdebump · 03-12-2011, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

Or you could always just buy CC's and never have to ponder that question

If I could, I would

03-11-2011, 11:41 PM	#1
Humpdebump Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Ct Posts: 263 Trading: (1)	Cellophane on or off? I was curious as to what most of you guys/girls do. When you take your sticks out of the box and into your Humidor, do you leave the cellophane on or take it off. I would think that taking it off would help with humidity and age, but I could be wrong.

03-11-2011, 11:46 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Cellophane on or off? It is a matter of preference. Oh, and just so you know, if you go to the search function, select advanced search and the search on the just word "cello" in the thread title, you will find at least 8 threads that have discussed this before. It is a common question, but no sweat. It is a fairly good one to learn about the search function, however. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-11-2011, 11:46 PM	#4
ABNMP619 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cellophane on or off? Chris, I keep the cellophane on. I just clip the end of the cellophane with scissors to allow more moisture and air to flow through the cigar while in the humidor. For me it appears that the cellophane helps hold moisture in the cigar and it prevents flavors from mixing. That is just me though. Everyone will have their own ways of keeping their smokes happy. Enjoy!

03-11-2011, 11:47 PM	#5
Neens Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Orange, CT Posts: 349 Trading: (21)	Re: Cellophane on or off? It's been asked alot. The way I look at it is with the cello on there's more protection. The humidity will be just fine with it on or off. It could also be a visual cue of age. The cello with start to change color the longer it's been on a cigar.

03-11-2011, 11:58 PM	#6
guitar4001 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Between Goldsboro, NC and Africa Posts: 359 Trading: (0)	Re: Cellophane on or off? cello is on the cigars for protection; protects the cigars from losing moisture in shipping, protects cigars from damage when handled, etc. I leave the cello on if i plan on smoking the cigar within a few days...I take it off for long term storage. Just a matter of preference as others have said.

03-12-2011, 12:02 AM	#7
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Cellophane on or off? http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

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Humpdebump Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Ct Posts: 263 Trading: (1)	Re: Cellophane on or off? K, I deserve it

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03-12-2011, 01:42 AM	#12
smelly4tay S.H.I.T Greenhorn Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 162 Trading: (0)	Re: Cellophane on or off? When I was a total nub I couldn't resist taking the cello off just to sniff. Many of those sniffers I still have 8 years later but they have small wrapper chips in em, and that special smell you get from aged cello is gone....and that bronze color. I took an 10 yr old Torano out of its tanning cello yesterday and it had a merlot aroma. My vote is leave em on.

03-12-2011, 02:20 AM	#13
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Cellophane on or off? Or you could always just buy CC's and never have to ponder that question

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shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cellophane on or off? I like to take my cello's off, turn them inside out, then put them back on in order to imbue the cedar residue directly to the cigar. __________________

03-12-2011, 03:36 PM	#18
Humpdebump Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Ct Posts: 263 Trading: (1)	Re: Cellophane on or off? Is there a way to delete this thread