Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band

Skywalker · 05-18-2009, 06:12 PM

There are certain colors that I think work very well on a cigar band. I really like red, green, brown, and gold or any combination of these.

On the other hand, I think there are colors or combination of colors that should not be on a cigar band.

My least favorite color on a cigar band is blue. I don't mind navy blue so much but that indigo blue sucks. Those new blue Gurkha bands look awful to me. I don't care for the CAO Italia band either.

I'm not saying anything about the quality or brand of cigars only the bands.

What is your favorite or least favorite cigar band???

Bax · 05-18-2009, 06:21 PM

I'm partial to the Opus Band and then the VSG band is cool too.

icehog3 · 05-18-2009, 06:24 PM

I like the La Aroma de Cuba band best of all NC marcas.

kelmac07 · 05-18-2009, 06:27 PM

La Aroma de Cuba the best "sweet pics" & Montecristo the worst "plain jane"

troutbreath · 05-18-2009, 06:39 PM

It varies for me. I like the simplicity of the Tatuaje bands. But I also like the grandeur and complexity of the Opus X bands.

The Gurkha Class Regent and Master's Select bands look pretty sharp, as do the VSG and Padron Anniversary series.

I'm looking at a baggie of bands here on my desk. I have never noticed all of the gold medals on these bands. There are 6 on the RyJ Habana Reserve, 4 on the Fuente, 4 on the LGC Serie R . . . where do they hand all of these out?

JJG · 05-18-2009, 06:40 PM

The Opus X band is pretty ornate as well as the Casa Fuentes. I've always though HdM and R&J bands are some of my favorite for CCs. A classic look and lots of gold are always impressive. On the other hand, understated bands like Padron, Montecristo, are cool too.

as far as my least favorite?

La Aurora barrel aged are damn ugly, but there are plenty of worse bands out there. I'm just drawing a blank right now.

Skywalker · 05-18-2009, 06:42 PM

Other bands I don't like:
RP Fusion (blue)
RP Double Maduro (sick mint green)!!!

I love Oliva Series bands; O, G, S and V!!!

Playboy (with the bunny) is classy!!!

Rockestone · 05-18-2009, 06:47 PM

I like the Gran Habano Band. I also like the simple Nub cigar bands.

taltos · 05-18-2009, 07:00 PM

My favorite band is probably the Masterblends 3 and least favorite the Alex Bradley Pryme band.

sikk50 · 05-18-2009, 07:12 PM

My favorites in no order are: Don Arturi Gran Abiverxario, Augusto Reyes City Series, Opus, and DCM

Least favorites: any RP pretty much and Tats

I like extravigent bands for some reason lol

groogs · 05-18-2009, 07:19 PM

I like the San Cristobal band, and I don't like the most of the RP bands, because they are on RP cigars, same goes for Gurkha.

JJG · 05-18-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I like the La Aroma de Cuba band best of all NC marcas.

forgot about these

Skywalker · 05-18-2009, 08:41 PM

Really like Cruzado and CAO LX2 bands!!!

Ranger_B · 05-18-2009, 08:56 PM

I really like the ESG band its super ornate but not too over the top. I can not stand multi band cigars.

TripleF · 05-18-2009, 08:59 PM

Fav is clearly the Diamond Crown Maximus. Waaaaaaaaaaaay cool

Least fav belongs to one of my favorite cigars - Reserva Miraflor. Good thing the label doesn't indicate taste

hotreds · 05-18-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleF

Fav is clearly the Diamond Crown Maximus. Waaaaaaaaaaaay cool

WildBlueSooner · 05-18-2009, 09:09 PM

Love the Opus X and Oliva V/O Bands....not a fan of the tats

05-18-2009, 10:10 PM

I like the ESG a lot.
I also like the La Aroma De Cuba Especial Edicion and the San Cristobal bands.

lightning9191 · 05-18-2009, 10:11 PM

I tend to like the simple bands....nothing too flashy. I've not smoked cigars because they look like the manufacturers put too much money into marketing and not enough into tobacco.

05-18-2009, 10:26 PM

Favs-
Opus- I think the first really well done bands
ESG- Beautiful
LVH- These were designed by the same art group that did the Opus
DC Maximus-First time I saw it I went "Holy Crap, thats nice!"
CAO's MX2- Very cool design, not really that good looking, just a cool shape.
Free Cuba- One word.....BOOBIES!!
Perdomo Habano- Just looks classy

Least-
Cao Criollo- Looks like was once a paper grocery bag.
Angry Elf- Yikes!!
Fine Catch- Fishing with a cigar=good, A cigar with a fish on it= not so good
Avo XO- Just don't like an orange colored band
Herfdog- Looks likea 6 year old drew it.

05-18-2009, 06:12 PM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band There are certain colors that I think work very well on a cigar band. I really like red, green, brown, and gold or any combination of these. On the other hand, I think there are colors or combination of colors that should not be on a cigar band. My least favorite color on a cigar band is blue. I don't mind navy blue so much but that indigo blue sucks. Those new blue Gurkha bands look awful to me. I don't care for the CAO Italia band either. I'm not saying anything about the quality or brand of cigars only the bands. What is your favorite or least favorite cigar band??? __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

05-18-2009, 06:21 PM	#2
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I'm partial to the Opus Band and then the VSG band is cool too. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

05-18-2009, 06:24 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I like the La Aroma de Cuba band best of all NC marcas. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-18-2009, 06:27 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band La Aroma de Cuba the best "sweet pics" & Montecristo the worst "plain jane"

05-18-2009, 06:39 PM	#5
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band It varies for me. I like the simplicity of the Tatuaje bands. But I also like the grandeur and complexity of the Opus X bands. The Gurkha Class Regent and Master's Select bands look pretty sharp, as do the VSG and Padron Anniversary series. I'm looking at a baggie of bands here on my desk. I have never noticed all of the gold medals on these bands. There are 6 on the RyJ Habana Reserve, 4 on the Fuente, 4 on the LGC Serie R . . . where do they hand all of these out?

05-18-2009, 06:40 PM	#6
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band The Opus X band is pretty ornate as well as the Casa Fuentes. I've always though HdM and R&J bands are some of my favorite for CCs. A classic look and lots of gold are always impressive. On the other hand, understated bands like Padron, Montecristo, are cool too. as far as my least favorite? La Aurora barrel aged are damn ugly, but there are plenty of worse bands out there. I'm just drawing a blank right now. Last edited by JJG; 05-18-2009 at 06:46 PM.

05-18-2009, 06:42 PM	#7
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band Other bands I don't like: RP Fusion (blue) RP Double Maduro (sick mint green)!!! I love Oliva Series bands; O, G, S and V!!! Playboy (with the bunny) is classy!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!! Last edited by Skywalker; 05-18-2009 at 06:49 PM.

05-18-2009, 06:47 PM	#8
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I like the Gran Habano Band. I also like the simple Nub cigar bands. __________________

05-18-2009, 07:00 PM	#9
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band My favorite band is probably the Masterblends 3 and least favorite the Alex Bradley Pryme band. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

05-18-2009, 07:12 PM	#10
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band My favorites in no order are: Don Arturi Gran Abiverxario, Augusto Reyes City Series, Opus, and DCM Least favorites: any RP pretty much and Tats I like extravigent bands for some reason lol __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

05-18-2009, 07:19 PM	#11
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I like the San Cristobal band, and I don't like the most of the RP bands, because they are on RP cigars, same goes for Gurkha.

05-18-2009, 08:41 PM	#13
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band Really like Cruzado and CAO LX2 bands!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

05-18-2009, 08:56 PM	#14
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I really like the ESG band its super ornate but not too over the top. I can not stand multi band cigars.

05-18-2009, 08:59 PM	#15
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band Fav is clearly the Diamond Crown Maximus. Waaaaaaaaaaaay cool Least fav belongs to one of my favorite cigars - Reserva Miraflor. Good thing the label doesn't indicate taste __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

05-18-2009, 09:09 PM	#17
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band Love the Opus X and Oliva V/O Bands....not a fan of the tats __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

05-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#18
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I like the ESG a lot. I also like the La Aroma De Cuba Especial Edicion and the San Cristobal bands.

05-18-2009, 10:11 PM	#19
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I tend to like the simple bands....nothing too flashy. I've not smoked cigars because they look like the manufacturers put too much money into marketing and not enough into tobacco. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

05-18-2009, 10:26 PM	#20
The Saint Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band Favs- Opus- I think the first really well done bands ESG- Beautiful LVH- These were designed by the same art group that did the Opus DC Maximus-First time I saw it I went "Holy Crap, thats nice!" CAO's MX2- Very cool design, not really that good looking, just a cool shape. Free Cuba- One word.....BOOBIES!! Perdomo Habano- Just looks classy Least- Cao Criollo- Looks like was once a paper grocery bag. Angry Elf- Yikes!! Fine Catch- Fishing with a cigar=good, A cigar with a fish on it= not so good Avo XO- Just don't like an orange colored band Herfdog- Looks likea 6 year old drew it.