alfredo_buscatti Well-known member Joined Dec 17, 2007 Messages 2,217 Reaction score 0 Nov 22, 2013 #1 The general opinion is to keep it in place to protect the wrapper but due to humidity concerns, cut off the cello foot.
The general opinion is to keep it in place to protect the wrapper but due to humidity concerns, cut off the cello foot.
SteveS Well-known member Joined Nov 19, 2013 Messages 795 Reaction score 0 Nov 22, 2013 #2 it makes no difference other than protection of the wrapper ... the cello is not an impermeable barrier and will not prevent the cigar from drying out and will not inhibit humidification in the humidor ... removal of the cello IS recommended before lighting the cigar, however ...
it makes no difference other than protection of the wrapper ... the cello is not an impermeable barrier and will not prevent the cigar from drying out and will not inhibit humidification in the humidor ... removal of the cello IS recommended before lighting the cigar, however ...
Bluefisher Well-known member Joined Nov 2, 2012 Messages 263 Reaction score 0 Nov 22, 2013 #3 it's true, the cello is not a vapor barrier. Historically I've always pulled the cello off for storage, but I just picked up a bunch of God of Fire Serie B and choose to leave the cello on. I hear it helps retain the original aroma, FWIW.
it's true, the cello is not a vapor barrier. Historically I've always pulled the cello off for storage, but I just picked up a bunch of God of Fire Serie B and choose to leave the cello on. I hear it helps retain the original aroma, FWIW.