Tin/Label Art

[The Amish Tyrant]

I used to be a music fanatic. Everything from Metallica to Miles Davis, so long as it hit the heart, mind, or booty.

Album art was amazing and captivated me. I loved looking at the cover art and flipping through the inserts, soaking up the pictures, lyrics, and messages.

Most of my collection came from used CD stores and I'd drop a lot of cash at one time. Sometimes, I'd pick up an album based solely on the artwork. Most were hits, but some were shelf turds.

Of course, CDs became obsolete with the digital age and I disposed of all the jewel cases to save on space (they were previously displayed on bookshelves surrounding my entertainment center).

What is your favorite tin / label art?

Ever pick up a tin based on the artwork?

If so, what tin and was it a "hit"?

I ask for several reasons (curiosity mainly) and generally just buy in bulk. Personally, I'm doubtful of buying a tin based solely on art, but it may make a difference if it's a blend I'm interested in and close to my tobacco budget when placing an order (like a need 1 tin to get free shipping).

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I used to be a music fanatic. Everything from Metallica to Miles Davis, so long as it hit the heart, mind, or booty.

Album art was amazing and captivated me. I loved looking at the cover art and flipping through the inserts, soaking up the pictures, lyrics, and messages.

Most of my collection came from used CD stores and I'd drop a lot of cash at one time. Sometimes, I'd pick up an album based solely on the artwork. Most were hits, but some were shelf turds.

Of course, CDs became obsolete with the digital age and I disposed of all the jewel cases to save on space (they were previously displayed on bookshelves surrounding my entertainment center).

What is your favorite tin / label art?

Ever pick up a tin based on the artwork?

If so, what tin and was it a "hit"?

I ask for several reasons (curiosity mainly) and generally just buy in bulk. Personally, I'm doubtful of buying a tin based solely on art, but it may make a difference if it's a blend I'm interested in and I'm close to my tobacco budget when placing an order (like a need 1 tin to get free shipping).

Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Akousticplyr]

Lots of personal versions as well as stock tin labels here if you use jars for storage.

Cellar Labels

A free cellaring resource. Join the free club and get access to hundreds of custom made labels featuring new and old tin artwork.

cellarlabels.com

 

[Merton]

I have always liked the Nightcap tin art especially. However, there are many others which are also well done. The nostalgic tobbaciana threads on this forum are great reads.

 

[lonepiper]

Although I’ve never smoked it, Exhausted Rooster is a good one. My favorites are the ones that are simple, classy and nostalgic. Of these, the Drucquer and Sons lineup has always been my favorites. And of course, nobody gives better tin descriptions than G.L. Pease.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

 

[Jaylotw]

I like Rattrays tin art the best. It's very regal, old world and serious.

I can appreciate the more cartoony C&D labels, but I'm a sucker for the old fashioned stuff.

I've never bought a tin based on the label art, but now scotch? You show me a handsome bottle tube with raised gold lettering and I'll shell out $100.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Lots of personal versions as well as stock tin labels here if you use jars for storage.

Cellar Labels

A free cellaring resource. Join the free club and get access to hundreds of custom made labels featuring new and old tin artwork.

cellarlabels.com

Very cool concept for the technically inclined and overachievers (seriously).

I'm more of a mason jar with a masking tape label kind of guy (similar to the movie Repo Man with cans labeled "beer" or "beans".

 

[Merton]

I like Rattrays tin art the best. It's very regal, old world and serious.

I can appreciate the more cartoony C&D labels, but I'm a sucker for the old fashioned stuff.

I've never bought a tin based on the label art, but now scotch? You show me a handsome bottle tube with raised gold lettering and I'll shell out $100.

I like a number of C&D blends but really dislike the cartoon labels. Liked the eight state burley label (more than the tobacco)

 

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

Anything old timey. From the simple beauty of Capstan, to the slightly more intricate Elizabethan Mixture or EMP. Squadron Leader also rather handsome.

 

[Servant King]

 

[renfield]

Gasoline, oil, leather, white scarf, billiard pipe. Evocative.

 

[briarbuck]

Always thought these tins were beautiful.

 

[Streeper541]

I like basic tin art. Two of my favorites are EMP and Gurkha Rare Breed. I also usually enjoy tin art with trains or boats.

 

[kcghost]

Never bought a tin because of the tin art. A lot of tins have wonderful tin art.

 

[kcghost]

Lot of lovely art out there (Nightcap to name one) but I have never bought tobacco because of the tin art.

 

[condorlover1]

I always thought the Richmond Navy Flake tins had a certain Art Deco feel to them until they stuck a sodding great health warning over half the tin. Here is an image from woogle showing what the tins looked like before the prohibitionist health nuts got involved.

 

[bullet08]

No.

 

[beefeater33]

You must be young............... CD's????
If you think they take up space try LP's............. I've spent HOURS looking over the art on those....

My favorite tobacco tin art is Dunhill's "The Aperitif'................ I never pick a blend based on the art, but I do like this mixture, though I liked the Durbar much more..........

 

[condorlover1]

Isn't this a duplicate thread or am I seeing double?