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Oct./Nov. 1999 |
Boss lighter from Colibri takes charge
Just released from Colibri is the Boss lighter, featuring Colibri's Quantum SST ignition system that produces a wind-resistant, pinpoint flame. A patented fold-out double guillotine cutter accommodates a 50 ring gauge cigar. Boss is available in four jewelry finishes, suggested retail is $89.50. Colibri Group. |
Henry Clay Smokers Mint New From Cigar Savor Cigar Savor has introduced a new means of getting rid of "smoker's breath." The Henry Clay Mints Especial are uniquely geared for the tobacconist market. The mints' hunter-green packaging dons the Henry Clay logo and appear in a small 2-inch tin with about 80 mints priced to sell at a suggested retail price of $2.49. The ultra-powerful mints are designed to deter the taste and odor smokers encounter after a smoke. Cigar Savor, Woodbridge, Conn., Tel.: (203) 389-1039. |
Smart Humidor Just For Travelers Designed by Swedish design artist Jill Nygren-Trahan, the Elite Travel Humidor is perfect for all occasions, from business meetings to camping expeditions. Features include heavy duty ABS resin construction, 16 cigar capacity in a high-density foam cradle, a patented o-ring that keeps the unit air-tight, and two storage compartments for accessories. The unit comes in black with a wholesale price of $35 and a suggested retail of $69. Elite Cigar Products, Wethersfield, Conn., (888) 279-4223. |
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Western's Torpedo System Earns Patents
Las Vegas - The first of three U.S. patents has been awarded to Western Humidor Corporation for its Torpedo humidification system. The Torpedo system, first developed in 1993 as an alternative chemical-free system for travel humidors, possesses a unique design that is compatible with confined space in a travel humidor. The product is the first of its kind to incorporate a built-in magnet that has eliminated the need for the common type of glue adhesive mount. The unit is shaped like a robusto, 5-1/2 inches long with a 50 ring gauge, giving it a space-saving design. Western Humidor Corp., 4220 E. Craig Rd. #8, Las Vegas, NV 89030 Tel.: (800) 776-0096, Fax: (702) 644-8080. |
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Lighter Co. on the Move
Miami - The Lighter Company, Inc., maker of the Solo line of lighters, has relocated, and may now be reached at 4239 S.W. 71st Ave., Miami, Fl. 33155, Tel: (305) 665-9393, Toll-free: (888) 443-6540, Fax: (305) 665-3803. |
SMOKESHOP - October/November 99
