Handwritten word on inside of cigar band?

gomeitsmybday · 03-03-2019, 01:26 PM

Hey everyone,

Just finished a JFR Lunatic El Chiquito and noticed something strange on the inside of the band. On the inside, in pencil there appears to be the word "sol" written by hand. Thanks to my high school Spanish classes, I know that means "sun".
Was wondering why that would be written there? If I had to guess maybe it's in reference to sun grown? The JFR has a habano wrapper so I'm thinking it's possible to designate between that wrapper and the maduro line of JFR?
Or - maybe it's some kind of Willy Wonka-esque golden ticket? Meaning, I can now bask in the "sol" as I enjoy your lifetime supply of Casa Fernandez cigars? (I'm really hoping it's the latter...)

I'm sure it's probably more common than I realize, but figured I'd post it and see what you guys think the reason might be....and also so it doesn't keep me up at night!

AdamJoshua · 03-03-2019, 02:20 PM

or it's #501 and time to start a new stack of bands

lol

I've gotta a couple on CCs over the years, one had someone's name written in it, another was a number and even had one with a "

" I kept them just not sure where they are now lol

Tio Gato · 03-03-2019, 02:22 PM

Maybe they do have a prize. Hope it doesn't mean sh*t outta luck!

The Poet · 03-03-2019, 03:13 PM

I confess. I did it.

icehog3 · 03-03-2019, 03:25 PM

I've seen it many times.

I think the last part is an exclamation point....it says "So!"

gomeitsmybday · 03-03-2019, 03:54 PM

Haha thanks for the input everyone, good stuff...yeah I've seen lots of brand website addresses, etc printed by different companies inside the label, but this is the first time I've come across something hand written! Kind of cool though, will have to keep an eye out for more

03-12-2019, 10:38 PM

for me "time to start a new stack of bands" sound good

Ashcan Bill · 03-13-2019, 09:10 AM

I think you guys are reading it upside down. The roller obviously was using it as a reminder to update is iPhone.

03-03-2019, 01:26 PM	#1
gomeitsmybday Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2018 First Name: Michael Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 945 Trading: (5)	Handwritten word on inside of cigar band? Hey everyone, Just finished a JFR Lunatic El Chiquito and noticed something strange on the inside of the band. On the inside, in pencil there appears to be the word "sol" written by hand. Thanks to my high school Spanish classes, I know that means "sun". Was wondering why that would be written there? If I had to guess maybe it's in reference to sun grown? The JFR has a habano wrapper so I'm thinking it's possible to designate between that wrapper and the maduro line of JFR? Or - maybe it's some kind of Willy Wonka-esque golden ticket? Meaning, I can now bask in the "sol" as I enjoy your lifetime supply of Casa Fernandez cigars? (I'm really hoping it's the latter...) I'm sure it's probably more common than I realize, but figured I'd post it and see what you guys think the reason might be....and also so it doesn't keep me up at night!

03-03-2019, 02:20 PM	#2
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Handwritten word on inside of cigar band? or it's #501 and time to start a new stack of bands lol I've gotta a couple on CCs over the years, one had someone's name written in it, another was a number and even had one with a " " I kept them just not sure where they are now lol

03-03-2019, 02:22 PM	#3
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Handwritten word on inside of cigar band? Maybe they do have a prize. Hope it doesn't mean sh*t outta luck! __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

03-03-2019, 03:13 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Handwritten word on inside of cigar band? I confess. I did it. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

03-03-2019, 03:54 PM	#6
gomeitsmybday Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2018 First Name: Michael Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 945 Trading: (5)	Re: Handwritten word on inside of cigar band? Haha thanks for the input everyone, good stuff...yeah I've seen lots of brand website addresses, etc printed by different companies inside the label, but this is the first time I've come across something hand written! Kind of cool though, will have to keep an eye out for more

03-03-2019, 03:25 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Handwritten word on inside of cigar band? I've seen it many times. I think the last part is an exclamation point....it says "So!" __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-12-2019, 10:38 PM	#7
EdwinB Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Handwritten word on inside of cigar band? for me "time to start a new stack of bands" sound good

03-13-2019, 09:10 AM	#8
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: Handwritten word on inside of cigar band? I think you guys are reading it upside down. The roller obviously was using it as a reminder to update is iPhone.