Humidors - What's the difference

[Paul K]

Just wondering what are the differences in a humidor at ?40 than a humidor at say ?150. Both hold the same amount of sticks, both look the same etc etc. Is it the finish or the Hygrometer and oasis?

[Johnny Thunder]

Do you have links Paul?

[gojira]

Cheap ones are not the best if you want something that's airtight.

[TonyN]

I suppose you get what you pay for .

[sheppsea]

You do get to what you pay for generally, the seal can be dodgy on cheaper ones; general workmanship also varies. It is quite easy to tell a bad humidor; that being said you don't have to pay ?100s to get a decent enough one

[Paul K]

Was thinking of this one

GERMANUS Cigar Humidor for approx. 50 Cigars, Brown, with Hygrometer and Humidifier and GERMANUS Manual https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00V9Z8C..._wctpzb34NQH73

[gojira]

I bought this one a few years ago and it's a rather good one. A bit small though. I bought it in a store and tested a few to get one with a perfect seal, had to go through a few to find one though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adorini-novara-deluxe-humidor/dp/B00BR09LRK/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1497182964&sr=1-1&keywords=adorini+novara+humidor

[smokey joe]

Humidors - What's the difference

I have one by Hillwood that's very similar if not the same & it's a good humidor. It holds humidity nicely. The lid is heavy giving a good seal. The base is felted.

[Paul K]

I have one by Hillwood that's very similar if not the same & it's a good humidor.

The Adorini or Germanus

[smokey joe]

Humidors - What's the difference

I got a matching pair & gifted the other one, with some cigars in. They were on eBay new from the supplier - Hillwood of Hastings

[Budgie Smuggler]

The humis from Watchwinders have a good seal and are a decent size. Rip out the hygrometer and humidifiers swapping them for a Caliber IV and some Boveda packs and you have a decent humi that should last for years (or in my case become a singles humi when you buy a scubador).

[Simon Bolivar]

50 count is too small, start with a 100 at least. Humi levels easier to maintain when you have a stock in there & you'll soon fit it anyway. The German company is fine, used it too. Lid should close with a swoosh!

[TonyN]

Going by the photo paul it does look rather nice, wood looks thick as well, but it's a matter of time before you will be looking for another one
a bigger one my advice would be spend the money once rather than twice a get a bigger one than you realy need
we have all been there inc myself got an andorini myself they are very well built and hold humidity.

[Paul K]

Cheers guys, and cheers Simon.

Appreciate the 50 count maybe small, however I think for my needs the 50 will be adequate. I'm not a daily smoker, probably more towards weekly/fortnight, or depends how many times Mrs K goes out during the week. I have a stock of about 30 sticks, and will be looking to buy boxes of 10 / 12 at a time when they get low, plus allows time to save up.

[TonyN]

got this from another forum paul just to give an idea what I said above


This is a 300 count humidor no more room and I have another 250 count humidor. I'm thinking about getting a cabinet or coolidor. What are you guys using to for 500-1k sticks