Yup. I thought something was wrong with them.
Do box pressed cigars look weird to you?
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I think I saw two chicks use that in some "adult cinema."
I like the box pressed a lot, they do underfill some of them, but I really like what it does for the draw on the cigars. Maybe I am imagining things, but it's just what I've noticed personally. Majority of the cigars I have in my humidors have at least a slight press to them. Not all but a lot of them. It comes down to personal preference. I do not find them "weird".
I love the box press, its very elegant to hold. However, when its so extreme that the cigar has creases it gives it an unnatural look. Almost machine-made. Padrons have a nice natural looking box press.
I just got some El Triunfadors and they have the creases. Very sharp edges. Its been a while since Ive smoked these but I remember at one time they had a more rounded and subtle shape.
A more elegant press from Flor de las Antillas, same factory.
I just got some El Triunfadors and they have the creases. Very sharp edges. Its been a while since Ive smoked these but I remember at one time they had a more rounded and subtle shape.
A more elegant press from Flor de las Antillas, same factory.
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Nortenos are no good? I was going to grab one to try.
I've heard good things. I picked up a couple but bombed them out. Might try one today.
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ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
I really enjoyed it. I think he was just referring to the strange thin box pressed style of it. Definitely try one
WTF? Wouldn't that just constrict the draw in the middle?
I really enjoy the box cut. I think it's aesthetically pleasing, albeit a little uncomfortable in the hand to hold. My first memorable cigar was the Ave Maria Lionheart box press.
Craig Mac
BoM 4/10 7/11 12/14
You are absolutely right, to allow for the box press they typically use less tobacco than they would for a round cigar. I like what the box press does for the draw as well, but if it is just a bit too underfilled the burn line can be all over the place.
Rupe
Suburban robot that monitors reality -BOM Feb.'13
I'm a big fan of box pressed cigars. They feel good in my hand, fit into my mouth better and wont roll off the table if I happen to be without an ashtray or my cigar brake.
That being said, I had my first Norteno last week and it did kind of freak me out. It was so flat it almost felt like I was smoking a tongue depressor.
That being said, I had my first Norteno last week and it did kind of freak me out. It was so flat it almost felt like I was smoking a tongue depressor.
herfdog
I am no rocket surgeon
Some look like chocolate cigars. Some are barely noticeable.
I understand from the interwebs that box pressing is supposed to reduce air pockets within the tobacco and help with the burn. Regardless, I find it impressive. And sometimes weird.
No box pressed can be called dog rockets, unless you have a square dog.
I understand from the interwebs that box pressing is supposed to reduce air pockets within the tobacco and help with the burn. Regardless, I find it impressive. And sometimes weird.
No box pressed can be called dog rockets, unless you have a square dog.
hdroadglide
BoM x 2, BoY 2011
never cared for box pressed. they don't feel natural. uncomfortable to hold. i'm used to turning a cigar around while smoking to watch the burn progress. not easily done with bp. i had a padron at the factory that hadn't yet been pressed and enjoyed it immensely. guess it's all personal preference. that's mine