Cello Storage/Kitty Litter

[1sgjeffward]

Ok I know the debate about leaving the cello wrapper on or taking it off is a raging battle that is still ongoing! Talking to a buddy of mine down in Louisiana last night and he proposed a couple of ideas that follow:

1: For all you kitty litter debaters out there being down in the damn near 100% humidity of Shreveport Louisiana he swears up and down that its the only thing that saves his stock every summer! He uses the Arm & Hammer says its a finer grain and takes moisture better with less used. Hope this helps some of you out with your debate.
2: The wrapper issue! He pushes about an inch or so of the cigar out of the wrapper then cuts off the closed end. This way there is about 1/4" sticking out both ends so you its open to circulation yet there is a wrapper covering 98% of the cigar! Made sense to me when he said "the exposed part is either going to get clipped or burnt the first 30 seconds and the rest is protected!"

Like some feedback on what all of you think about that idea or any other pearls of wisdom you may have to share? Thanks  

[ROTHNH]

There's numerous posts here in the Cigar Geeks Forums on both topics you delineate and we also have an article on kitty litter here too.

Your Louisana friend's position on these two things make sense and both seem to have worked quite well for him.

[nwb]

Come to think of it, I received a cigar in a pass once that had both ends of the cello clipped.  Personally, I've found clipping just the cello on the foot works well too and takes half the time.

[Brentcally]

Seems like a pretty good idea!

[Brlesq]

I don't want the cap end of the cigar sticking out because that is the end that I stick in my mouth.  I have had both beads and KL tip or get jostled around and spill silica "dust" into the humidor. If that happens, I can save what is left by cutting off the foot.

[Hot Stuff x]

i like to leave enough of the cello on to protect the cigar from any damage. I used to clip the tail of the cello away from the foot of the cigar, but these days i just toss them in the humi as is.

[socialcigarnut]

Don't want to start a fire here, but isn't cello breathable?  I was under the impression it was.  If it is breathable then cutting the cello takes away the benefit of it breathing protecting the cigar from sudden changes in humidity.

Am I missing something?

[nwb]

socialcigarnut - 1/19/2012  3:44 PM

Don't want to start a fire here, but isn't cello breathable?  I was under the impression it was.  If it is breathable then cutting the cello takes away the benefit of it breathing protecting the cigar from sudden changes in humidity.

Am I missing something?

Just personal preference.  Yes, cello is breathable, but a lot of people like the idea of clipping one/both ends to allow more airflow.

In my case, I cut the foot end of the cello to allow for better storage.  The cigar is still completely protected.

[Ken Kelley]

I have a wish that cellophane had never been invented. Then we wouldn't ever have to worry about this topic ever again.  

[87North]

nwb - 1/19/2012  2:58 PM

socialcigarnut - 1/19/2012  3:44 PM

Don't want to start a fire here, but isn't cello breathable?  I was under the impression it was.  If it is breathable then cutting the cello takes away the benefit of it breathing protecting the cigar from sudden changes in humidity.

Am I missing something?

Just personal preference.  Yes, cello is breathable, but a lot of people like the idea of clipping one/both ends to allow more airflow.

In my case, I cut the foot end of the cello to allow for better storage.  The cigar is still completely protected.

I've found the same thing to be true.  It really irritates me when the tail gets mashed up and then the cigar won't lay flat in my humi...  

[Brlesq]

87North - 1/19/2012  5:29 PM
It really irritates me when the tail gets mashed up and then the cigar won't lay flat in my humi...  

Change "cigar" to "bytch", and  "humi" to "bed", and this could have been a Bob quote.  

[Brentcally]

Brlesq - 1/19/2012  6:13 PM

87North - 1/19/2012  5:29 PM
It really irritates me when the tail gets mashed up and then the cigar won't lay flat in my humi...  

Change "cigar" to "bytch", and  "humi" to "bed", and this could have been a Bob quote.  

     

[TatuajeKid]

I am firmly a no cello guy, and nothing annoys me more than having to remove 20-25 cellos when my box arrives.  I treat my cigars with great care and I think the cello detracts from the natural beauty.  I love opening my wineador and seeing 400 naked cigars so neatly placed in trays.  I have to say though, I do keep some celloed for the passes I am involved in as a matter of respect for the next guy.

[gitfiddl]

I'd never store a valuable stringed instrument in litter...

 

[dwig]

My cat doesn't care.........................
As long as I empty it now and then!
 

 

[DonM]

  Again?  I have tried both ways, I get tired of clipping or removing cello so I just put them in the humi and let em rest and have no problems.  I have found the more anal you get about cigar storage causes loss of sleep and aggravation.  Smoke em if you got em Gents!

[nwb]

Alphairon - 1/19/2012  4:26 PM
I have a wish that cellophane had never been invented. Then we wouldn't ever have to worry about this topic ever again.  

I've been a member of cigar forums for close to ten years, and this question will never go away.  The best thing about Geeks - no one gets flamed for asking.

[1sgjeffward]

And I'm with you on that one! I kept a humidor going strong for over 12 years before the ex came along! And I just love the look and smell of the plain unwrapped cigars (excluding infused and heavily flavored). But I'm kinda of anal so mine always have there exact place I want them and its very seldom they get moved around. Been out of it for about 5 years so just figured I would see if anyone had anything new and great to offer