Dri-Damp

Dri-Damp File this gadget under "G" for garbage. Your fingers are a better judge than this toy.
Home 2002 RTDA Report - Rob and Paul's Excellent Adventure The common mans view of the happenings at and around the 2002 RTDA in Las Vegas. Best of 2002 Awards at Top25Cigar.com The results from our "Best of 2002" poll at Top25Cigar. See which cigars were voted the best of 2002. A Day at the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company Rob Shibata visits the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company, and finds old world hospitality can be found today as well. Jorge and Orlando Padron Interview with Top25Cigar Remember back when your parents told you "if you treat everyone with respect, and work hard every day your going to be successful"? When talking to Jorge and Jose Padron, one gets the feeling not only have they heard that saying, but they live it every day. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary Aristoff Millennium Reserve Robusto Marketing. The marketing geniuses have virused into cigars. Aristoff Millennium Reserve Robusto Marketing. The marketing geniuses have virused into cigars. Baccarat Casino Vintage Selection Robusto Many people were not happy. Some accused me of trying to kill them. See what I get for trying to review a more affordable cigar. Baccarat Casino Vintage Selection Robusto Many people were not happy. Some accused me of trying to kill them. See what I get for trying to review a more affordable cigar. Baccarat Casino Vintage Selection Robusto Many people were not happy. Some accused me of trying to kill them. See what I get for trying to review a more affordable cigar. Baccarat Casino Vintage Selection Robusto Many people were not happy. Some accused me of trying to kill them. See what I get for trying to review a more affordable cigar. Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get? Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get? Montecristo Habana Selection Robusto Hmmm, another limited edition cigar, dressed up with a gold accented second band, rich looking cocoa wrapper, and of course a price befitting these beauty pageant additions. So what do you get? Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Padron Londres When we went looking for a very inexpensive cigar for this month's staff review, the thought was that a lower priced Padron would do our readers a service. Punch Coronations (Habanos) Boy oh boy are all the Cuban cigar fanatics going to be mad at us. Punch Coronations (Habanos) Boy oh boy are all the Cuban cigar fanatics going to be mad at us. Punch Coronations (Habanos) Boy oh boy are all the Cuban cigar fanatics going to be mad at us. Indian Anniversary Ltd. Reserve Buffalo The Indian Anniversary Limited Reserve Buffalo was a disappointment from the moment most of our reviewers started smoking. Indian Anniversary Ltd. Reserve Buffalo The Indian Anniversary Limited Reserve Buffalo was a disappointment from the moment most of our reviewers started smoking. Indian Anniversary Ltd. Reserve Buffalo The Indian Anniversary Limited Reserve Buffalo was a disappointment from the moment most of our reviewers started smoking. Arturo Fuente "Exquisito" No reviewer liked this. Arturo Fuente "Exquisito" No reviewer liked this. Arturo Fuente "Exquisito" No reviewer liked this. JR Ultimate Toro We've gotten about 10-15 emails in the last couple of years begging us to try the JR Ultimate line of cigars. The emails run pretty much the same, always prompting us to stray from the "name brands" and give a cigar that provides "real value" a try. Okay, we will. JR Ultimate Toro We've gotten about 10-15 emails in the last couple of years begging us to try the JR Ultimate line of cigars. The emails run pretty much the same, always prompting us to stray from the "name brands" and give a cigar that provides "real value" a try. Okay, we will. JR Ultimate Toro We've gotten about 10-15 emails in the last couple of years begging us to try the JR Ultimate line of cigars. The emails run pretty much the same, always prompting us to stray from the "name brands" and give a cigar that provides "real value" a try. Okay, we will. Don Tuto "Tuto Habano" Natural Top25Cigar reviewed a pair of cigars from Don Tuto for this batch of Staff Reviews. Don Tuto "Tuto Habano" Natural Top25Cigar reviewed a pair of cigars from Don Tuto for this batch of Staff Reviews. Don Tuto "Tuto Habano" Natural Top25Cigar reviewed a pair of cigars from Don Tuto for this batch of Staff Reviews. Mayorga Parejo Trios Want to here a bunch of PO'd gorillos rake a cigar over the coals? Check out a cigar that didn't agree with many people. Mayorga Parejo Trios Want to here a bunch of PO'd gorillos rake a cigar over the coals? Check out a cigar that didn't agree with many people. Mayorga Parejo Trios Want to here a bunch of PO'd gorillos rake a cigar over the coals? Check out a cigar that didn't agree with many people. Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go. Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go. Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go. Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go. Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go. Los Santos Churchill - One Man's Dream We've all wanted to start our own cigar company. Here's proof it's a tough go. CAO LX2 TO DEBUT AT IPCPR 76TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW New CAO Cigar Targets “Full-Bodied” Market Segment Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch. Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch. Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site. Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site. Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features. Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features. CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co. Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co. A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co. Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co. GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO “COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO “COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM A visit to "The King". Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King. A visit to "The King". Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King. 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars?	I think it is safe to assume that the demographic that includes your avid cigar smokers, also encompasses a fairly high ratio of folks that like their "electronic gadgets". At least that's why I'm thinking I ended up purchasing the Dri-Damp. The thought process behind this little guy is that you can test the individual moisture level of your cigars. Now for the folks with larger humidors, this could be advantageous in checking for any humidity differences throughout the humidor. For those with smaller size humidors, it may not tell you about variances, but it should confirm what your gauge is telling you. That is, if the product was worth a damn. First off, the Dri-Damp gauge only gives you a three level measurement consisting of "Dry", "Good" and "Wet". Okay, this should be decent information; at least I can tell approximately how that tobacco inside my stogie is feeling. So off to the first test. A nice sized Churchill from a small cabinet humidor. The humidor was indicating 71% humidity, so I expected the Dri-Damp to indicate on the border of Moist and Medium. Stick the probe in the cigar (this was somewhat painful, but didn't seem to do any damage) and what do I get...DRY!!! You got to be kidding me! How can my cigars be dry! Oh my gawd, what is wrong with my humidor! A quick test of another cigar from another part of the humidor and what do I get..."DRY". Full blown panic now sets in. A couple more tests, a couple different cigars...DRY. Is it true...could this electronically controlled, scientifically measured, state-of-the-art Habitat Monitor controlled humidor be failing me? Read on. A few deep breaths later, I start to thinking that these cigars feel pretty good, they don't seem dry, they roll nicely between the fingers without cracking, and they smoke OK. Luckily for us, we have another humidor to test. This one indicates 69% humidity, and again, all cigars tested indicate dry. Now we're starting to chuckle. The final test follows. We set a smaller humidor we have to be brought up to 80% humidity. In this humidor we put some cigars we don't care much for. We patiently wait a couple weeks for the humidor to jack up on moisture, all the time looking suspiciously at the Dri-Damp sitting on our desk. Sure enough, two weeks later the feet of the cigars have exploded, they feel wetter than a Seattle morning, and our trusty Dri-Damp indicates they are still "DRY", but have moved up a little closer to "Medium". At lwast when we dipped the Dri-Damp in water it indicated "Wet". Bye Bye Dri-Damp.
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