Leather Cigar Case Question

**Newfie** · 04-07-2006, 06:08 PM

I got one of these when I got my humidor. First time I used it was Wednesday. I put 2 sticks in it before I left for work at 7:30 AM and when I opened it up for the first smoke at 1:30, it was so freekin dry I didn't even try the second one.

Do these things have to be seasoned like a humi?? Are there any special storage tips I CAN'T FIND IN MY SEARCHES??

Keep in mind the RH in my house is like mid-40's.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Jim

bigpoppapuff · 04-07-2006, 06:51 PM

a leather case is not a humidor..it does not neede to be seasoned..it is merely to hold cigars so they don't get damaged.....your cigar was too dry when you put it in the case....

**Newfie** · 04-07-2006, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

a leather case is not a humidor..it does not neede to be seasoned..it is merely to hold cigars so they don't get damaged.....your cigar was too dry when you put it in the case....

Interesting!!

I know it isn't intended to keep them from drying out for long periods of time, but my humi is steady at ~68% and those smokes had been in there for a week!! (yes, I did the salt test). I took out a fresh one when I got home and it smoked fine.

**slcraiders** · 04-07-2006, 07:11 PM

Newf,

Six hours out of a humi, even left in dry exposed air, will not make a cigar unsmokeably (made up word) dry. Did you leave the said leather case on your dashboard in 100 degree plus weather?

**Newfie** · 04-07-2006, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by slcraiders

snip.... Did you leave the said leather case on your dashboard in 100 degree plus weather?

I can only wish that were the case. It's supposed to friggin snow here tonight!!

The temps that day were in the high 40's to low 50's, and the case was in my golf bag in the Jeep.

**Roham** · 04-07-2006, 07:59 PM

I keep my leather, 3 finger cigar case in my humidor. Leather does hold a certain amount of humidity and putting a cigar in a dry leather cigar case will, in my opinion, suck some moisture out of your cigars. No need to season it. Just keep it in your humi

I use my case every night and I can keep it out for hours without the cigars drying out. Then when I get home I put the case, and any cigars left in it right back in the humi.

**Roham** · 04-07-2006, 08:09 PM

And when I did a search for "leather cigar case" I came up with this old thread where we discussed it: http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...her+cigar+case

**Newfie** · 04-07-2006, 08:20 PM

Cheers Roham!!

**bigtoys** · 04-08-2006, 12:02 AM

I bought an ostrich leather Atoll case that is cedar lined, including the 2 dividers (holds 3 cigars). Not sure the leather would do well sitting in a humidor all the time. Few ideas:

1. Keep the cedar dividers in the humidor to keep them humidified. That does nothing for the sides, however.
2. Keep a cigar shaped humidification device (beads) in the case. I just got one of these; if I'm only gonna carry 2 sticks, I'll just leave it in, too.
3. Get one of those tough plastic cases that are foam lined and have a little green foam humidifier; just wet it with the 50/50 solution. They come in small sizes; I think I've seen cases that hold 3 or 5 cigars. I also just got a plastic box for about 6 cigars that has a "surgical sponge" humidifier at the top and a little analog hygrometer built in and readable from the outside. Waiting to try it out. Don't think it's cedar lined, though.

**Roham** · 04-08-2006, 04:41 AM

Originally Posted by slcraiders

Newf,

Six hours out of a humi, even left in dry exposed air, will not make a cigar unsmokeably (made up word) dry. Did you leave the said leather case on your dashboard in 100 degree plus weather?

You forget, we live in the great white north

We are lucky to get 100 degree weather once or twice a year. And with us being from Alberta there is NO humidity(hardly even any bodys of water or lakes or rivers), so actually 6 hours sitting in the exposed air will make it dry enough to start peeling and cracking. I've seen it

The only time we have humidity is while it's raining, heh...

**valuman** · 04-08-2006, 01:39 PM

I keep my leather cases in one of my coolers when they're not in use. It's pretty dry here most of the year too and if you're not careful the wrapper on a smoke can dry out pretty quickly, causing it to split while smoking.

All that said, an Otter Box is the best way to carry cigars, hands down, IMO
YMMV

**Newfie** · 04-08-2006, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by valuman

snip....an Otter Box is the best way to carry cigars, hands down, IMO
YMMV

Hmmmmmm, haven't heard of that. Gotta check it out!!

Thanks.

EDIT:

I checked it out valuman, that looks perfect!!

Thanks for the advice!

**valuman** · 04-09-2006, 10:44 AM

You're most welcome. Sometimes you can get a deal on one at C-Bid, too.

**Newfie** · 04-09-2006, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by valuman

snip...get a deal on one at C-Bid, too.

Not in Canada I can't, unfortunately!!

**victory01** · 05-16-2007, 02:43 PM

My quesiton is regarding travel cases lined with cedar. would i have to humidify the case for it to carry a cigar safetly? i mean if i put a fresh cigar in would the cedar just dry out the cigar? is there a signifiant advantage to have it lined with cedar?

thanks for any info in advance

-victor

**Newfie** · 05-17-2007, 07:20 AM

WOW Victor, you're really digging deep into the archives!!!

I think the answer to your question depends on how long you're going to be keeping the cigar in the case.

But basically, I would say to leave the case open in a properly humifidied humidor, coolidor, tupperdor, whatever.

As for advantages of a case lined with cedar, probably same as above, depends on the time but it ain't likely you're going to do long term storage with one of those.

On my last trip to Cuba, I saw a street vendor who had cigar cases carved out of Spanish Cedar (at least it smelled like it). I wanted to buy his whole stock of a couple of dozen 1, 2 & 4 finger cases, they ranged from $2 CUC to 5 CUC a piece, but didn't have enough cash on me. When I went back the next day, they were all gone.

**victory01** · 05-17-2007, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Newfie

WOW Victor, you're really digging deep into the archives!!!

I think the answer to your question depends on how long you're going to be keeping the cigar in the case.

But basically, I would say to leave the case open in a properly humifidied humidor, coolidor, tupperdor, whatever.

As for advantages of a case lined with cedar, probably same as above, depends on the time but it ain't likely you're going to do long term storage with one of those.

On my last trip to Cuba, I saw a street vendor who had cigar cases carved out of Spanish Cedar (at least it smelled like it). I wanted to buy his whole stock of a couple of dozen 1, 2 & 4 finger cases, they ranged from $2 CUC to 5 CUC a piece, but didn't have enough cash on me. When I went back the next day, they were all gone.

haha. yeah. tryin not to start new threads for old questions. thats how it goes round here right? or should i have just started a new one? im really new to forum too. im a double noob.

thanks for your input. those cases lined with cedar sound sweet. im actually plannin a trip to cuba with my girl end of august. ill keep my eye open for em.

thanks again!

-vic

**Newfie** · 05-17-2007, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by victory01

haha. yeah. tryin not to start new threads for old questions. thats how it goes round here right? or should i have just started a new one? im really new to forum too. im a double noob.....snip

Nope, you did perfect IMHO. Just sometimes surprising to see someone look that deep for something.

Originally Posted by victory01

snip... im actually plannin a trip to cuba with my girl end of august. ill keep my eye open for em.
....snip

You may want to double-check on that Pal. Bad time of year for alot of reasons.

**victory01** · 05-17-2007, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Newfie

Nope, you did perfect IMHO. Just sometimes surprising to see someone look that deep for something.

thanks. just used the search.

You may want to double-check on that Pal. Bad time of year for alot of reasons.

really? like what? i know of a few but my gf went last year with her family the exact same week. let me know anything she doesn't. thanks!

-vic

**Newfie** · 05-17-2007, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by victory01

really? like what? i know of a few but my gf went last year with her family the exact same week. let me know anything she doesn't. thanks!

-vic

The weather is too hot that time of year (obviously depending what part you go to) and you're coming really close to hurricane season.

Also, between the months of May and end of October, most of the resorts (any of the few open that time of year) are running on a minimum staff. You don't get the quality of service you'd normaly get, and while the food in Cuba is mediocre at best, it's less that time of year. Last year we were in Santa Lucia at the beginning of November, 2nd week the resort was open, and we could see a definate difference between the population (both staff and guests) and the quality and amount of food from early in the week to when we left.

Cigar shops at the resorts were severely lacking too.

Basically, the first statement is hearsay from others. 2nd paragraph and the cigar statement is my own personal experiences. I haven't checked cost that time of year, but I wouldn't say much different when compared to November.

Just curious, why would you want to go there when it's hot here?