Author: Alice Dixon

There are many types of cigar humidors all designed to store cigars in optimal conditions.  Humidors are typically both functional and attractive.  They meet the needs of casual smokers as well as serious collectors.  Collectors might not only collect cigars, but they also collect humidors.  Certainly, all types of humidors are readily available online or in stores. However, many collectors choose to buy custom built humidors that meet their storage needs and match their office or home décor. They wish to invest in a high quality, American made cigar humidor that will last for many years and become an heirloom. DESKTOP HUMIDORS The various types of humidors include desktop styles which can be made in a variety of sizes using any number of beautiful, exotic hardwoods.  For a high-quality humidor, made to order, one might pay anywhere from $500 to OVER $1000.  The very best humidor makers offer personalized service…

With the holidays approaching quickly (too quickly), let’s talk about why a fine cigar humidor would make an excellent gift.  If you are buying one for yourself or for someone else who is a cigar smoker, one of the most desired gifts would be a really nice humidor.  It doesn’t matter if you or they already have one.  Quality, custom made, personalized humidors can be a collector’s item. SOURCES AND DECISIONS You will have to look for a source for your humidor purchase and then make some very important decisions regarding your choice.  First, the source:   Your first step must be to go online and Google words pertaining to cigar humidors such as “quality humidors”, “American made humidors”, “custom cigar humidors”, “personalized humidors”, or “handcrafted humidors”.   Once you have a list of suppliers, we suggest you immediately rule out all the Chinese humidors that will pop up first on web…

I would like to talk about custom-made humidors, but people have various reasons for ordering  anything “custom-made”.   What does “custom-made” mean exactly?  It means that if a potential buyer doesn’t see an item featured that he wants, there is the option to order a product that is different in some way.  I am referring here to products that are produced either by hand or in small quantities in a workshop or studio.  Many companies offer a set line of products and make no exceptions in choices.  Other companies might offer options in design and material.   These are the companies you would want to work with to order an item to your exact specifications. When placing a custom order, it’s best for the customer to discuss his or her options with the maker.  This is easier to do with a small company that is willing to work with the buyer to…

The Cuba Journal, an online publication, focuses on all topics to do with Cuba today.  These topics include Cuba Travel, Business and Investing, Current Events and News, Articles about Food and Cuban Culture and of course, topics related to Cigars and Cigar Humidors. Currently featured in the Cuba Journal is an article titled “Cigar Maintenance by a Master Humidor Craftsman”, written by Michael Dixon of Michael Dixon Humidors. It is like an article we posted recently but nonetheless, it is informative and timely. We thank the Cuba Journal for including us in their lineup and hope all cigar aficionados will find lots of interesting information at their website cubajournal.co.   Cigar Maintenance by a Master Humidor Craftsman   Michael Dixon has been making high-end cigar humidors by hand since 1995 and has been a professional woodworker since 1973.  He has been in business long enough to know a high-quality humidor…

March 31, 2017 If you are reading this you are probably considering buying a Michael Dixon Humidor.  If so we would like to tell you about humidor humidifiers and moisturizers, specifically the Humigar.  The Humigar moisturizing system is exclusive to Michael Dixon Humidors and provides the ideal amount of humidification for our premium cigar humidors. It contains a piece of floral foam that absorbs water and slowly lets it evaporate into the interior of the humidor and into the cigars.  It is considered “passive” humidification.  (Click for more information on “passive” and “active” moisturizers.)  The photo here shows a “hybrid” D model humidor with the black Humigar, the tray for Boveda packs, and a hygrometer in place on the lid. Direct water evaporation is the fastest and most effective way to apply moisture into cigars which are like mini-sponges.  All our high-quality humidors come with a Humigar moisturizer and instructions…

Then, Michael Dixon Humidors is the right place for you to look. January 28, 2017 Even though our website is designed for customers who are looking for a high quality, American made humidor, we often get orders for our Michael Dixon Humidor models which are to be used for other purposes. The most common features of a well made cigar humidor are the tight seal, a moisturizer and a hygrometer to measure the humidity. However, take away these features and add dividers for jewelry and an ultra-suede interior and it becomes a jewelry box or a guitar accessory box. Take away the dividers and ultra-suede but keep the interior Sapele trim and it becomes a box for storing TV remotes. It could be a man’s valet box or a special box for a valuable antique book or precious small antique items. It could even be used as an urn. We have…

Placing your order for a handcrafted cigar humidor made right here in our rural Maryland workshop. The holidays are upon us! Hard to believe, but it’s already November 3. If you are thinking of ordering one of the best humidors for sale this season, give us a call. We like to do business the old fashioned way! The easiest and quickest way to order an American made humidor is to call us. Michael is in the workshop every day, will answer the phone and can happily address any questions you may have, discuss the different woods ( Cherry humidors, Curly Maple humidors, Rosewood humidors, to name a few), and tell you what’s in stock. He inventories B and A models, but not all models are in stock all the time. He will tell you how to place a custom order as all C and D models are custom made. Most…

October 19, 2016 What Features to Look for when Purchasing a Cigar Humidor If you have purchased a quantity of good cigars, you probably already know that you will need a humidor in which to store them and maintain their freshness. You will want a humidor that is well made, functions perfectly, and is beautiful to look at. You have been looking at cigar humidor websites and Googling words like “American made cigar humidor”, “Quality humidors”, “Desktop humidors”, or “Unique humidors”. When you come to a website that interests you, here’s what you need to look for: Construction: Is the lid heavy and does it close tightly? Do the seams line up and are the corners square? Are the hinges and locks (if you choose to have locks) of high quality and appearance? Is the finish flawless? Function: Do these humidors contain excellent humidification devices and high quality hygrometers that…

So Many Beautiful Woods to Choose From We are often asked by our customers, especially the ones who are having a hard time choosing a wood for their future custom humidor purchase, “What are the most popular woods that you sell?” Well, truthfully, the answer is that there are no ”most popular” woods because they are all popular and beautiful in their own special way. We don’t sell more of one type of wood than another. For instance each wood grain is distinctive whether it be pommele, curly, mottled, beeswing, lightning bolt, or quilted. There are also a variety of color combinations; Brazilian Rosewood – brick red to orange with black streaks, Indian Rosewood – dark purple and black streaks, Macassar Ebony – black with cream streaks, Curly Koa – light tan with brown to yellow streaks, and on and on it goes. So our potential customers have many choices…