Resources
Technical guides from the workshop: conservation, materials and craftsmanship. Written by someone who works wood every day.
Humidor conservation: a complete guide
Temperature, relative humidity, Spanish cedar, seasoning, placement and periodic maintenance. Seven sections of first-hand bench experience.
Spanish cedar in humidors: properties and limits
Cedrela odorata in humidors: moisture exchange, aroma, thickness and maintenance. What to ask the maker and which performance claims need evidence.
Handmade or industrial humidor: how to choose
Compare bespoke and standard humidors through specified materials, sealing, capacity, maintenance and commission terms. Practical questions before choosing.
Mold in a humidor: what to do and mistakes to avoid
Separate the collection, check the measurement and agree cleaning with the maker. Why color, alcohol and a humidity threshold do not establish that the problem is resolved.
Tobacco beetle: prevention and treatment
Identify Lasioderma serricorne infestation, the 20°C rule, freezing cigars and cleaning the humidor.
How to calibrate a hygrometer: salt test & offset
Check your hygrometer, calculate the correction, and troubleshoot the salt test. Includes guidance for digital and analog models.
Humidor FAQ: 10 practical answers
Cigar longevity, storing without a humidor, over-humidified cigars, humidifier choice, winter and summer care. Ten answers from the bench.
Buying guide with tables and data
Decision matrix, capacity-by-dimensions chart, humidor types and storage parameters in table format.