Nice Packaging Is... Nice

Log in

SmokingPipes.com Updates

Watch for Updates Twice a Week

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

May 2, 2020
4,664
23,784
Louisiana
Is it silly to be this impressed with packaging?
Because I’m impressed. Sorry for the crappy lighting, I snapped these right in front of a glass door with sunlight coming through.
EB9AC51B-A532-4377-BA3A-BF27C453ABC4.jpeg
E0DB92BB-9479-44F6-86B4-10B977866ED6.jpeg
8FE1CD2E-85FE-42BD-B6DE-A3D3510078E3.jpeg
54ECFE56-69C0-4031-8253-ACC39B0D8075.jpeg
A918BA67-8D8D-40A8-943A-8DD0FB46B7D8.jpeg
I especially like the false floor/tray with the Boveda hidden underneath. I didn’t even notice it in the first box of these I went through. There’s also a QR code to see who made your sticks. None of this is anything that would make me buy or not buy a particular cigar, but it is a nice little bonus to see that level of care put into something that is often seen as disposable.
 

BROBS

Lifer
Nov 13, 2019
11,765
40,038
IA
Is it silly to be this impressed with packaging?
Because I’m impressed. Sorry for the crappy lighting, I snapped these right in front of a glass door with sunlight coming through.
View attachment 82167
View attachment 82168
View attachment 82169
View attachment 82170
View attachment 82171
I especially like the false floor/tray with the Boveda hidden underneath. I didn’t even notice it in the first box of these I went through. There’s also a QR code to see who made your sticks. None of this is anything that would make me buy or not buy a particular cigar, but it is a nice little bonus to see that level of care put into something that is often seen as disposable.
Fuente packaging is great as well. I just got a box of Rothschild Maduro and the spiderweb tissue and paper included is beautiful
 

jttnk

Lifer
Dec 22, 2017
1,672
10,403
Phoenix, AZ
I think packaging is part of the enjoyment. Lots of time and energy put into artwork, branding, the overall aesthetic. Nothing wrong with acknowledging it and appreciating it. Boxes are collected and repurposed all the time.

I‘m collecting bands to do something with them, not sure yet what it will be.
 

anotherbob

Lifer
Mar 30, 2019
16,646
31,197
46
In the semi-rural NorthEastern USA
hey I love looking at my jars. Part of the enjoyment of tobacco is visual. Maybe not the biggest part. I will never buy a tobacco because it looks nicer but doesn't mean I won't appreciate it and the fact is that could tilt one over the fence they're sitting on. Like two brands just as good and I can't decide maybe the prettier one will be the one I buy.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Country Bladesmith
May 2, 2020
4,664
23,784
Louisiana
I think packaging is part of the enjoyment. Lots of time and energy put into artwork, branding, the overall aesthetic. Nothing wrong with acknowledging it and appreciating it. Boxes are collected and repurposed all the time.

I‘m collecting bands to do something with them, not sure yet what it will be.
I have collected the bands of any new-to-me cigar for years. I also don’t know what to do with them. ?
 

STP

Lifer
Sep 8, 2020
4,273
9,789
Northeast USA
I don’t think it’s silly. While it was more popular in the past, it’s good to see that some have maintained the presentation tradition regardless of cost. I received a Jack Daniels Sinatra Select gift set a few years ago that was pretty cool, and I still have it on display… the packaging. The whisky is gone ?