u/Aquapowa

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Humidity levels in wooden humidor and Boveda packs

I'm not new to cigars, but I'm no expert either. I've just received my third (medium) wooden humidor and I'm thinking about Boveda pack humidity levels. I currently use 320g packs at 72%.

I have the same model of humidor already, and it appears to have a very good seal, with humidity at around 72% even when completely full and well-aired a few days ago (stock hygrometer calibrated). My cigars tend to light and smoke well and I've only had a hint of mould a few times on the odd stick in around 10 years.

I initially defaulted to 72% because I thought my first humidor wasn't as well-sealed. After I got the big Boveda pack inside, there was no space for a hygrometer. It remains fine.

If 72% is too high as the actual level in the humidor, how quickly does humidity drop for one or two cigars after they leave a humidor to a lower humidity environment, like a cigar case for a few hours? I never really smoke straight out of the humidor, and I've never had any real problems. Is the delay dropping the cigars' humidity to optimal levels?

What % Boveda pack would you recommend for a wooden humidor with a good seal?

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u/Aquapowa — 9 hours ago