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Alumidor Portable Humidor
The Alumidor, a new, crush-proof cylindrical humidification system, is being made available by Allen Machine Products. The Alumidor is cut from a solid aluminum cylinder and is lined with a fresh sheet of cedar. It can hold between five and nine cigars. The Alumidor comes in robusto and corona lengths. The top (lid) of the unit contains an activated humidification unit and form fits to an O-ring that hermetically seals the container for freshness. Suggested retail price is $109.99 for the shorter container, $119.99 for the longer container. Allen Machine Products, Inc., Hauppauge, NY; Tel.: (516) 630-8800. |
Davidoff Releases Brass Cigar Tubes Davidoff of Geneva has released a series of brass cigar tubes specially designed for single cigars. The handsome , French-made tubes display the same style and elegance traditionally associated with Davidoff products, including a herring bone dia-cut palladium, blue lacquer, and green lacquer finishes with brass bands baring the Davidoff name. Call for suggested retail. Davidoff of Geneva, Stamford, CT; Tel.: (203) 323-5811. |
Griffo Supercharges Humidification Units Griffo Activation Solution from Griffin & Sons, Inc., is a 50/50 propylene glycol solution featuring a germicidal inhibitor. Designed for use in all humidification systems that hold or absorb water, Griffo maintains a consistent 70% humidity while keeping humidors clean and free from bacteria, fungus, and mold. Griffin & Sons, Inc., New Orleans, La., Tel.: (888) 822-2808. |
Electric Cigar Cutter Slices Precisely
Direct Resources has developed the first electric cigar cutter: The DR Matchless Cutter. The cutter has an exclusive micro thin cutting blade which provides the cleanest, most precise, and completely repeatable cut available. Designed for discriminating cigar smokers, the cutter is safe and clean, with a built-in safety, and plugs into any 120 volt wall outlet. With adjustable cutting depths and a removable cutting drawer to collect trimmings, the cutter is perfect for getting just the right cut. Direct Resources, New York, NY; Tel.: (212) 431-7744. |
SMOKESHOP - December 1999
