Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band - Page 2

05-18-2009, 09:10 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, 09:11 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, 09:26 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.

e-man67 · 05-19-2009, 06:51 AM

I like the ornate character of the Opus X, Ashton VSG and ESG, DCM, but I love the simplicity of bands like Tatuaje and MonteCristo...

Starchild · 05-19-2009, 11:26 AM

A few I have always liked:
CAO Brazilia - love the colors against the dark wrapper, and the similarity to the Brazilian flag
Oliva G, O, and especially V- I like the style and elegant simplicity of these
Partagas - just classic
Opus X - just cool

I don't like:
Sancho Panza - just too plain, love the sticks
Flor de Oliva - loud colors, and just too tacky
Oliveros XL - probably why I have no desire to try one
Victor Sinclair - just too big, and add nothing to the appearance of the stick

poker · 05-19-2009, 12:04 PM

I really like the Partagas 155 bands for some reason.

05-19-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

I really like the Partagas 155 bands for some reason.

Thanks for the photo Kelly. Without it I would never know what one looked like. Thanks.

BTW it is a nice looking band. Bet what it goes around isn't half bad either!

08-04-2009, 10:21 PM

Love the CAO MX2 and LX2

Skywalker · 09-02-2009, 11:26 AM

I've always thought this band was very classy:

Jimbo14 · 05-19-2009, 03:37 AM

I like the CC Cohiba band. I also like the Opus X band.

I dont like the Montecristo and padron (non-anniv series) band

Smoke Naked · 05-19-2009, 06:33 AM

Don't have a favorite but the worst I've yet to come across is the Bahia Blu band.

Mr.Maduro · 05-19-2009, 06:54 AM

The Padron Anniversary Bands. The 1926 especially is extremely elegant IMO. The colors on the anniversary bands compliment the cigars nicely.

Rockestone · 05-19-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

The Padron Anniversary Bands. The 1926 especially is extremely elegant IMO. The colors on the anniversary bands compliment the cigars nicely.

I forgot about that one. Probably my favorite.

Starscream · 05-19-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

The Padron Anniversary Bands. The 1926 especially is extremely elegant IMO. The colors on the anniversary bands compliment the cigars nicely.

I also like A. Fuente gran reserva labels, CAO Sopranos, Punch, and Partagas

Least favorite: El Mejor, 601 bands, and I don't like the new Pepin Blue label (I loved the old band).

05-20-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

The Padron Anniversary Bands. The 1926 especially is extremely elegant IMO. The colors on the anniversary bands compliment the cigars nicely.

Exactly what I was thinking upon seeing the thread title.

And good things always seem to happen after a PAN26 in my experience

OP, my friend Andrew Herfd' with you the other day. Good to know there are more of us around here then I thought.

Skywalker · 09-02-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerius

Exactly what I was thinking upon seeing the thread title.

And good things always seem to happen after a PAN26 in my experience

OP, my friend Andrew Herfd' with you the other day. Good to know there are more of us around here then I thought.

We'll all have to get together soon!!!

skullnrose · 05-19-2009, 07:16 AM

Favorites I agree with the padron anny , and I've always liked the VSG band.
Least favorites Gimmicky double banded sticks.

gnukfu · 05-19-2009, 09:45 AM

I like the Oliva cloth bands and San Cristobal bands

Don't like the cuban Montecristo bands...too plain and too brown....doesn't stop me from collecting em though!

NickyTeen · 05-19-2009, 10:04 AM

A couple favorites are San Cristobal and La Aroma de Cuba. A couple really bad ones have to be Reo and Vibe by Rocky Patel ( todays Joes special) and OneOff( nothing against the peace sign, just don't care for it on a cigar band).

05-19-2009, 10:59 AM

Nice topic!

I like the appearance of the Damond Crown Maximus bands as well As the Padron Anny's as my favorites. I really like the LGC and Punch bands as well.

Although I like the cigars, the Vegueros bands leave something to be desired, I guess that's why I don't smoke the band huh?

05-18-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
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, 09:11 PM	#2
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, 09:26 PM	#3
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.

05-19-2009, 06:51 AM	#4
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I like the ornate character of the Opus X, Ashton VSG and ESG, DCM, but I love the simplicity of bands like Tatuaje and MonteCristo...

05-19-2009, 11:26 AM	#5
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band A few I have always liked: CAO Brazilia - love the colors against the dark wrapper, and the similarity to the Brazilian flag Oliva G, O, and especially V- I like the style and elegant simplicity of these Partagas - just classic Opus X - just cool I don't like: Sancho Panza - just too plain, love the sticks Flor de Oliva - loud colors, and just too tacky Oliveros XL - probably why I have no desire to try one Victor Sinclair - just too big, and add nothing to the appearance of the stick __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

05-19-2009, 12:04 PM	#6
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I really like the Partagas 155 bands for some reason. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

08-04-2009, 10:21 PM	#8
meadmaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band Love the CAO MX2 and LX2

09-02-2009, 11:26 AM	#9
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 I've always thought this band was very classy: __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

05-19-2009, 03:37 AM	#10
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I like the CC Cohiba band. I also like the Opus X band. I dont like the Montecristo and padron (non-anniv series) band

05-19-2009, 06:33 AM	#11
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band Don't have a favorite but the worst I've yet to come across is the Bahia Blu band. __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

05-19-2009, 06:54 AM	#12
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band The Padron Anniversary Bands. The 1926 especially is extremely elegant IMO. The colors on the anniversary bands compliment the cigars nicely. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

05-19-2009, 07:16 AM	#17
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band Favorites I agree with the padron anny , and I've always liked the VSG band. Least favorites Gimmicky double banded sticks.

05-19-2009, 09:45 AM	#18
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band I like the Oliva cloth bands and San Cristobal bands Don't like the cuban Montecristo bands...too plain and too brown....doesn't stop me from collecting em though! __________________ Curious George

05-19-2009, 10:04 AM	#19
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band A couple favorites are San Cristobal and La Aroma de Cuba. A couple really bad ones have to be Reo and Vibe by Rocky Patel ( todays Joes special) and OneOff( nothing against the peace sign, just don't care for it on a cigar band).

05-19-2009, 10:59 AM	#20
jlaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite/Least Favorite Cigar Band Nice topic! I like the appearance of the Damond Crown Maximus bands as well As the Padron Anny's as my favorites. I really like the LGC and Punch bands as well. Although I like the cigars, the Vegueros bands leave something to be desired, I guess that's why I don't smoke the band huh?