Box-pressed woes - Page 2

TJarv · 09-25-2012, 08:21 PM

I love a good box press. Typically I get great draws and decent burns on them.

09-25-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TJarv

I love a good box press. Typically I get great draws and decent burns on them.

Zane · 09-25-2012, 08:59 PM

I have only had a few box pressed. Enjoyed them.

RobR1205 · 09-25-2012, 09:44 PM

Don't mind the box press. One of the most enjoyable ones I can remember were PAM Family Reserve Maduro and Man O War Armada (collectors tin edition). I like to break up the monotony of rounded cigars every once in a while.

T.G · 09-25-2012, 10:12 PM

I'd like to interject for a second here and point out that from a technical standpoint that a lot of the cigars being talked about in this thread, while billed as box press by the nc catalogs and even their manufacturers, are not actually box pressed. They are factory pressed. Box pressed is what Tom and Peter alluded to; it's a cigar that is rolled round and placed into box that is slightly smaller than the combined height and width of all the cigars, causing the cigars to deform to a slight rectangular or square shape in the box. Mushing a cigar square or rectangular in a mold, such as Padron cigars, is technically a factory press. Not a big deal, but just wanted to toss that out there.
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RobR1205 · 09-26-2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I'd like to interject for a second here and point out that from a technical standpoint that a lot of the cigars being talked about in this thread, while billed as box press by the nc catalogs and even their manufacturers, are not actually box pressed. They are factory pressed. Box pressed is what Tom and Peter alluded to; it's a cigar that is rolled round and placed into box that is slightly smaller than the combined height and width of all the cigars, causing the cigars to deform to a slight rectangular or square shape in the box. Mushing a cigar square or rectangular in a mold, such as Padron cigars, is technically a factory press. Not a big deal, but just wanted to toss that out there.
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Hmm... duly noted. Never really thought about the difference between let's a Padron cigar, and a PL Panatela, which is kinda rounded, but will not roll on a table because of the slight box press it was given from being boxed so tightly. Thanks for the clarification!

kelmac07 · 09-26-2012, 06:01 AM

LFD Factory Press is an outstanding box press stick.

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!

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!

Blak Smyth · 09-26-2012, 06:53 AM

I don't like to smoke outside the box

I just like good cigars, don't care what they look like.
Some of the best cigars I have tried looked terrible.
@Dball, you know one!

Stevez · 09-26-2012, 08:53 AM

I agree with the OP; I'll smoke them, but not a fan in general. I think it's because I have had more draw issues with them in the past and I am biased against them. Have had some great padron's though that were box pressed, but to me that is a rare experience.

shibby4781 · 09-26-2012, 08:54 AM

Again its not that I absolutely hate them and I would never pass one up, it's not my first choice though. I think I will take some of your suggestions and go shopping to see if I can be swayed.

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!

pedro · 09-26-2012, 09:28 AM

Nope I prefer my cigars round, I will actually buy cabs of 50 to try and avoided the square cigars in dress boxes.

czerbe · 09-26-2012, 09:41 AM

Big fan of Box presses to great ones that come to mind are the Ortega Serie D and the Headley Grange both killer sticks and also great price points

pektel · 09-26-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pedro

Nope I prefer my cigars round, I will actually buy cabs of 50 to try and avoided the square cigars in dress boxes.

Especially the churchill/double corona sizes. I've found that larger format dress box cigars have more draw issues than their 50 cab presentation counterparts.

Though I do like when smoking a box press cigar, that I can set it down without it rolling all over the place.

STEVE S · 09-26-2012, 10:35 AM

I just love cigars, round or box pressed or factory pressed I smoke them all!!!

SpruceBruce · 09-26-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pedro

Nope I prefer my cigars round, I will actually buy cabs of 50 to try and avoided the square cigars in dress boxes.

Maybe I'm just being dumb, but what are "cabs"?

icehog3 · 09-26-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SpruceBruce

Maybe I'm just being dumb, but what are "cabs"?

50 count boxes with a slide top lid.

Some cigars also come in a 25 count SLB.

TJtorpedo · 09-26-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by czerbe

Big fan of Box presses to great ones that come to mind are the Ortega Serie D and the Headley Grange both killer sticks and also great price points

The Ortega Serie D (both wrappers) are darn good. I love me a good press!

09-25-2012, 08:21 PM	#21
TJarv In it to win it Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Tony Location: Aubrey, Texas Posts: 2,027 Trading: (58)	Re: Box-pressed woes I love a good box press. Typically I get great draws and decent burns on them.

09-25-2012, 08:59 PM	#23
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Box-pressed woes I have only had a few box pressed. Enjoyed them.

09-25-2012, 09:44 PM	#24
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Box-pressed woes Don't mind the box press. One of the most enjoyable ones I can remember were PAM Family Reserve Maduro and Man O War Armada (collectors tin edition). I like to break up the monotony of rounded cigars every once in a while.

09-25-2012, 10:12 PM	#25
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Box-pressed woes I'd like to interject for a second here and point out that from a technical standpoint that a lot of the cigars being talked about in this thread, while billed as box press by the nc catalogs and even their manufacturers, are not actually box pressed. They are factory pressed. Box pressed is what Tom and Peter alluded to; it's a cigar that is rolled round and placed into box that is slightly smaller than the combined height and width of all the cigars, causing the cigars to deform to a slight rectangular or square shape in the box. Mushing a cigar square or rectangular in a mold, such as Padron cigars, is technically a factory press. Not a big deal, but just wanted to toss that out there. Posted via Mobile Device

09-26-2012, 06:01 AM	#27
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Box-pressed woes LFD Factory Press is an outstanding box press stick. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-26-2012, 06:53 AM	#30
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Box-pressed woes I don't like to smoke outside the box I just like good cigars, don't care what they look like. Some of the best cigars I have tried looked terrible. @Dball, you know one! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

09-26-2012, 08:53 AM	#31
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Box-pressed woes I agree with the OP; I'll smoke them, but not a fan in general. I think it's because I have had more draw issues with them in the past and I am biased against them. Have had some great padron's though that were box pressed, but to me that is a rare experience.

09-26-2012, 08:54 AM	#32
shibby4781 Snozzberry Taster Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Keith Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 179 Trading: (3)	Re: Box-pressed woes Again its not that I absolutely hate them and I would never pass one up, it's not my first choice though. I think I will take some of your suggestions and go shopping to see if I can be swayed. __________________ HAVE A MAGICAL DAY! THEN BEFORE AND NOW ONCE MORE I'M BOUNCING AROUND THE ROOM

09-26-2012, 09:28 AM	#34
pedro Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Peter Location: Glasgow Posts: 19 Trading: (0)	Re: Box-pressed woes Nope I prefer my cigars round, I will actually buy cabs of 50 to try and avoided the square cigars in dress boxes.

09-26-2012, 09:41 AM	#35
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Box-pressed woes Big fan of Box presses to great ones that come to mind are the Ortega Serie D and the Headley Grange both killer sticks and also great price points __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

09-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#37
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Box-pressed woes I just love cigars, round or box pressed or factory pressed I smoke them all!!! __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!