benfica_77 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Do you have a preference if so why? I like the Slide Lid Boxes myself...I like that it's just wood and cigars. Also The cigars are more in contact with each other and less with paper etc., I could see that potentially impacting long term aging but don't have confirmation. Thoughts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I actually like varnished cabinets most of all, but that may be due to some of my favorite cigars being packaged in them. Then SLBs. Nothing in particular against dress boxes though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokyFontaine Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I really don't know how to vote. I kinda want to have enough time to observe the differences. From a stacking and Tetris perspective, dress boxes are much easier for me to slip in. But it is fun to slide open that top, stick my face in there, and just...wait, this is cigars... I think the smell of the SLB cigars is stronger when opening the box, but sometimes fighting with the ribbon to try to get that first one out, then slide the rest back in without scratching up the feet can be tough, and their boxy dimensions ends up leaving me with a bit of wasted space in the wineador. I like both I suppose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCgarman Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Both. Like the ornate designs and color on dress boxes plus the fact the cigars have a box press to them. SL boxes are neat in that you can grab the glassine paper from both ends, lift out the whole bundle and smell those wonderful stinky feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzArd Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 For Tetris I prefer dress boxes. They seem easier to fit together and get maximum stackage. But I love the dress box for long term storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 SLB's especially in a 50 cab... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverstyx Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Room is not a problem for me. I hate seeing my little buddies squished in a dress box. Seems to mess with the wrappers more too. I like the raw, free cigars in a SLB. They need room to breathe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parabola66 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I like the tobacco on tobacco aspect of SLBs, but the dress boxes make for better tetris like @BuzzArd mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfica_77 Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, tigger said: I actually like varnished cabinets most of all, but that may be due to some of my favorite cigars being packaged in them. Then SLBs. Nothing in particular against dress boxes though. Hmm good point varnished cabs are wonderful as well. There's something refined about a varnished box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarZen Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 SLB all the way. My understanding is SLB better restrict exposure to oxygen for a slower more graceful aging process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey rockets Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I like the idea of wood boxes but far too many of the SLBs have a poor performing lid which is difficult coming off or going back on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 SLB's especially in a 50 cab...This Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbguardsp Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 39 minutes ago, BuzzArd said: For Tetris I prefer dress boxes. They seem easier to fit together and get maximum stackage. But I love the dress box for long term storage. Oh how storage can influence what we prefer lol. For those short on space you quickly realize how much more dress boxes are worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverstyx Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Cigar equivalent of boxers vs briefs 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inter4alia Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, bbguardsp said: Oh how storage can influence what we prefer lol. For those short on space you quickly realize how much more dress boxes are worth. This. If space was not an issue, SLB all day. In my reality, dress boxes work much better for my limited space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimi68 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I hate it when my Cuban cigars arrive Box pressed in dress boxes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCgarman Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 32 minutes ago, dimi68 said: I hate it when my Cuban cigars arrive Box pressed in dress boxes! Send them to me if you don't want them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunettesman Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 SLB: Wood, sticks, that's it. I like the esthetic of the dress box but for long term storage I prefer the SLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubadust Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I love Slide Lid and Semi Boîte Nature Boxes. Just wood and cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I am dress box fan solely due to the size. SLB's take up a lot of extra space, but if I had unlimited room I'd go for all SLB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Cubadust said: I love Slide Lid and Semi Boîte Nature Boxes. Just wood and cigars. I think this is why I like it. Wood and tobacco. Nothing extra, nothing fancy, like it has been for 100+ years. I'll get more storage before I get an abundance of dress boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astar20 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I like both but to me it depends on the cigar some are just better out of a SLB like the BBF VS a RYJ Churchill in a fancy dress box! But I like both love the design of the dress box but love the way SLB age better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Corona Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Clicked on the SLB just to see the voting results. Figured it was going to be a landslide. I'm not partial and enjoy both. If I start running out of room I just pick up another container and some more Boveda packs ? Can't turn back now...one day I hope to have enough where I can quit buying before I retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Derboesekoenig said: I think this is why I like it. Wood and tobacco. Nothing extra, nothing fancy, like it has been for 100+ years. I'll get more storage before I get an abundance of dress boxes. Dress boxes are just as old 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Has anyone actually done a long term aging test of the same cigar in dress box and SLB of the same vintage to see if SLB is actually ages better? I am not convinced just on saying it's so that SLB's age better without some kind of test to warrant that statement. Let's say a 15 year old BBF's in both presentations for instance. Is the SLB really better? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.e2a46b57b5880109ddf171d1b6f9daea.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now