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The Journey to Perfecting Relative Humidity Inside a Cigar Humidor
The Journey to Perfecting Relative Humidity Inside any Cigar Humidor
Do you know who has be perfecting relative humidity inside an humidor?
Creating the ideal passive polymer crystal cigar humidifier is a meticulous process that involves balancing innovation, design, and functionality.
At Cigar Star, we dedicated over a year to refining our cigar...
5 Cigar Gift Ideas for the Cigar Lover
5 cigar gift ideas for the cigar lover 2024.
Have you ever wondered what to get that cigar lover in your life?
We're going to breakdown 5 ideal gifts to get that cigar smoker in your life that will brighten there day.
Everybody assumes that cigars make the best gift for the cigar...
Guide to Smoking Cigars on the water, Enjoying Cigars on a Boat
Cigars on the Water: A Guide to Smoking Cigars on a Boat
Smoking a cigar on the water can be one of life’s great pleasures. Take it from me when I light up my stogie on a boat, it brings such joy.
The combination of serene waters, fresh air, and the rich...
Elevate Father’s Day with the Best Cigar Tools of 2024
Father’s Day Best Cigar Gifts / Tools of 2024
Father’s Day is a special occasion to honor the paternal figures in our lives, and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in the timeless pleasure of enjoying a fine cigar?
For cigar aficionados, having the right tools can enhance the entire...
V Cut Cigar Cutter with Dual Built-In Punch Cutters
Upgrade your smoking experience with Revo's premium smoking accessories. Our innovative and stylish tools feature precision-cut V-shapes.
Unraveling the Smoke Screen: Lies You’ve Been Told About Premium Cigars
Premium Cigars - Unraveling the Smoke Screen
Lies You've Been Told About
In the world of premium cigars, there exists a mystique, a culture, and unfortunately, a fair share of myths. For many, the allure of a premium cigar lies not just in the smoke it produces but also in the stories...
How Canadian Winters Impact Relative Humidity in Your Home and Cigar Humidor
Winters Impact Relative Humidity in Your Home and Cigar Humidor
For cigar aficionados, maintaining the ideal relative humidity in a cigar humidor becomes an added challenge in winter!
One aspect that often goes overlooked in winter is the impact on relative humidity (RH) within homes and for cigar enthusiasts, within their prized...
The best gifts for cigar lovers in 2023. Â Unveiling the Perfect Presents.
The best gifts for cigar lovers in 2023. Â Unveiling the Perfect Presents.
Cigar enthusiasts, often known for their appreciation of finer things in life, can be a pleasure to shop for when you know what they love.
Weather is for special occasion or just to show your appreciation, giving a cigar lover...
Does it really matter what lighter you use to light a premium cigar?
Does it really matter what lighter you use to light a premium cigar?
The short answer is, NO as long as they are butane lighters. Â Butane burns odorless and flavorless; it burns very clean is detrimental to the blend.
The way the manufacturer intended it, there's a reason why aficionados use a...
The art of cutting a cigar proper etiquette and techniques
The art of cutting a cigar proper etiquette and techniques
Cigar smoking is often seen as a ritual, a moment of reflection and contemplation. One of the most crucial steps in this process is cutting the cigar.
Cutting a cigarette properly not only ensures a clean even burn but it also demonstrates...
Beginner’s Guide to Selecting the Best Cigars
Understanding Cigar Basics
Before delving into specific recommendations, it's crucial to grasp the basics of cigars. A cigar is a hand-rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco leaves, typically wrapped in a tobacco leaf known as the wrapper. The flavor, strength, and aroma of a cigar are influenced by factors such...
What is the ideal relative humidity level you should store your cigars?
What Humidity Level should You Store Your Cigars?
The ideal relative humidity level for storing cigars is generally considered to be around 65-70%.
This level of humidity helps to maintain the cigars' moisture content and prevent them from drying out or becoming too moist.
Did you know, that each cigar will hold 1.5...
What are the Benefits of Smoking a Premium Cigar?
Premium Cigars Benefits of Smoking Them.
There is something special about enjoying premium cigars. It’s not just about the smoke, but the experience that goes along with it.
A premium cigar is a luxury item that has been enjoyed for centuries by people all over the world.
Whether you’re a seasoned cigar smoker...
Boveda inside wood humidors. Things to Consider.
Boveda inside wood humidors. Things to Consider.
Boveda packs are designed to work well inside wooden humidors.
They help maintain a stable humidity level for your cigars or other tobacco products. In fact, many cigar enthusiasts use Boveda packs in their wooden humidors to ensure that the humidity stays within the desired...
How to create an even burn on a cigar.
How to create an even burn on a cigar.
We have all been there when the cigar your smoking starts to canoe and creates an uneven burn.
Today we will touch some ways to some general tips to achieve an even burn on a cigar:
Properly cut the cigar - Use a...
Should you remove the cellophane from your cigar while storing them?
Should you remove the cellophane from your cigar while storing them?
There is some debate among cigar aficionados about whether to remove the cellophane from cigars before storing them?
This question alone can cause a huge debate and opinions can vary.
Here are the arguments for both sides:
Argument for leaving cellophane on cigars:
Protection:...
How To Tell If Your Cigar Is too Dry Or Too Moist.
Can you tell if a cigar is too dry or too moist by examining its appearance and feel?
Here are some signs that a cigar may be too dry or too moist:
Signs that a cigar is too dry:
Appearance: The wrapper may look dull, discolored, or brittle, and may crack or...
Gifting Smiles: The Perfect Presents for Cigar Lovers Gift
The Perfect Presents for Cigar Lovers
Have you ever wondered what to gift to the cigar lover in your life? Cigars are a good start although once they smoke those cigars the gift is forgotten.  How about a leather cigar case, cigar humidor or cutter. These are timeless pieces that will...
How Different Lighters Affect Your Cigars
Soft Flame Lighters
Starting off with a soft flame lighter
To use a soft flame lighter, soft flame meaning a yellow flame as opposed to blue flame it's a lower temperature burn, and it works beautifully. In our opinion it is the best way to light a premium cigar.
With a cigar the...
Cigar Humidifiers: The Complete Guide
Cigar Humidifiers
Today we are going to discuss the five main types of humidifiers cigar enthusiast are using their humidors.
Cigar humidifiers come in sponge based, crystal gel / beads, Boveda an electronic humidifier.
Now we are going to discuss the pros and cons of each one.
The main type of humidifier that we...