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Tobacor

Tobacor walks you through seasoning your humidor, takes your hygrometer's offset out of every reading and reminds you of each care task at the right time. It looks after the box, not what is inside it.

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The matching humidor: Tobacor Humidor Classic

A humidor delivers on its promise when three things are right: a properly finished seasoning, a hygrometer you can trust, and a humidifier that gets refilled before it runs dry. Tobacor takes care of all three.

A tool for the box

Tobacor is a care tool. It guides you through the first setup, calibrates your hygrometer, records your readings and tells you which task is up next — refilling the humidifier, checking the lid, cleaning the inside, the salt test.

Collection lists, ratings and tasting notes are not part of it. The app concentrates on the climate inside the humidor, and it works with any humidor, no matter who made it.

How it works

Tobacor on iPhone: step 3 of 5 of the first setup, waiting three to seven days, with a reminder at 7 pm

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Seasoning, step by step

Five steps from wiping out the inside to the humidifier in place. Each step says what to do, how long it takes and how you know it is time to move on.

You can stop at any point. The app remembers where you are and reminds you to take a reading at the time you set.

Tobacor on iPhone: overview showing 66 percent humidity in the 65 to 70 percent target range, temperature and history curve

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One look and you know

At the top sits the current value with its rating: in range, above or below — and whether it is falling. Below that the temperature and the history of the last few weeks.

One tap on “Add reading” and the next measurement is recorded, with your hygrometer's correction already applied.

Tobacor on iPhone: history over the whole period with lowest, average and highest value and 132 of 147 readings in range

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The history says more than one number

Seven days, thirty, ninety or everything: the curve shows how stable your humidor really is. Below it the lowest, average and highest value, and how many readings were in range.

One tap switches between humidity and temperature.

Tobacor on iPhone: list of recurring care tasks with their due dates, from rotating the cigars to the salt test

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Each task at its own time

Rotating the cigars, taking a reading, refilling the humidifier, checking the cedar and the lid, cleaning the inside, the salt test: each task has its own interval and appears in the list with its due date.

You can add your own tasks and run the setup again whenever you like.

Tobacor on iPhone: advice article on Boveda or humidifier

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Answers when you need them

Too humid, too dry, analog or digital, Boveda or humidifier: short answers to the questions that actually come up during care.

Everything can be read offline — even when the humidor lives in the basement.

The screenshots show the app with sample readings.

Calibrate once, then the readings are right

Analog hygrometers can be off by up to five points. The salt test tells you how far yours is off: the hygrometer sits for eight hours in a sealed container with damp table salt, which settles at 75 percent. Whatever the hygrometer shows instead is its offset.

You enter it once. From then on Tobacor applies it to every reading instead of you doing the arithmetic. You read 66, what gets saved is 71 — and that is shown before you save, so a corrected value never appears without you noticing.

Seasoning without guesswork

A new humidor has to saturate its wood with moisture before it can take cigars. Tobacor walks you through this in five steps, each with its target value, its duration and what comes next.

Soaking the humidifier has its own timer: ten to fifteen minutes, not a second longer, or the humidifier bursts. For the full walkthrough, see our guide on seasoning a humidor.

When the curve stalls

During seasoning the app reads along with your measurements. If the humidity is rising, you see it in the curve. If it stands still for three days, the app says so — and that it is usually a dish that has run dry or a lid that does not seal, not a matter of waiting longer.

Temperature first, then water

The most common mistake in humidor care: the humidity drops and you re-soak right away. Often all that happened is the room got warmer, and warmer air shows a lower relative humidity with the same amount of water in it.

If you enter the temperature too, Tobacor puts both side by side: “4 points lower — but also 4 °C warmer.” That tells you when there is nothing to correct.

Reminders that never pile up

Reading, humidifier, cleaning, hygrometer check — each task comes at its own time. The dates are staggered so two are never due on the same day.

You set the intervals and the time of day. If you care for your humidor differently, add your own tasks.

History as an early warning

The history runs from seven days up to a full year. It shows how often you were in the 65 to 70 percent target range and whether the value has been falling across several readings.

That is the early sign of a humidifier slowly running dry — long before the value slips out of range. Why this range is the right one is explained in our guide on humidity in a humidor. How to store cigars with and without a humidor is covered in our guide on storing cigars.

Advice instead of forum threads

What to do when it is too humid? Too dry? Analog or digital? Do you still need the supplied humidifier next to a two-way pack? The app gives short, clear answers plus four in-depth articles. All of it can be read offline.

What it costs

Nothing. Tobacor is completely free: no in-app purchases, no subscription, no feature behind a paywall.

DetailValue
PriceFree
In-app purchasesNone
DevicesiPhone & iPad
Minimum versioniOS 17
Languages6
Age rating17+

What the app is not for

Tobacor is not a cigar journal. There is no collection list, no ratings and no tasting notes. The app also measures nothing itself: it works with the readings you take from your hygrometer.

The care advice comes from practice and does not replace the instructions from the maker of your humidor.

The Tobacor Humidor Classic

There is a matching humidor for the app. The Tobacor Humidor Classic is a desktop humidor for about 20 to 25 cigars: fully lined with Spanish cedar inside, finished in high-gloss burl wood look outside, with a glass window in the lid. A hygrometer, a humidifier and a cigar cutter are included. It is made by hand, and because the finish is applied piece by piece, every case has its own grain.

Tobacor Humidor Classic in burl wood look, front view
SpecificationsTobacor Humidor Classic
InteriorSpanish cedar (Cedro)
ExteriorHigh-gloss finish in burl wood look
CraftsmanshipHandcrafted
Viewing windowGlass window in the lid
Climate controlAnalog hygrometer and polymer crystal humidifier
Capacityapprox. 20–25 cigars, depending on format
Dimensions26 × 22 × 6.5 cm (10.2 × 8.7 × 2.6 in)
Weightapprox. 1.15 kg
IncludedStainless steel cigar cutter with Tobacor engraving, humidifier with gold-toned stainless steel lid, divider, cleaning cloth, user manual, black gift box
Warranty24 months from date of purchase
Product numberBD-TOB-HC01
Price€64.90 · Amazon.de, incl. VAT
AvailableAmazon in Germany and nine other European countries

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Affiliate link: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. The price on the Amazon product page applies; outside the eurozone it differs.

Who the humidor is for

  • For your own collection: flat enough for a desk or sideboard, with a view of the cigars through the window.
  • As a gift: in a black gift box with gold lettering, with every accessory you need to start.
  • For getting started: fully equipped from day one. The app walks you through seasoning step by step.

How to recognize a high-quality humidor

FeatureWhat to look forTobacor Humidor Classic
Interior liningfloor, walls and lid fully lined with Spanish cedarfully lined with Spanish cedar
Lidcloses tightly and solidlylid fit made by hand and checked individually
Workmanshipclean edges, solid hingeshandcrafted, gold-toned hinges
Humidifiereven release rather than a simple spongepolymer crystals behind a gold-toned stainless steel lid
Hygrometerincludedintegrated hygrometer
Accessoriesstainless steel cutter, dividerstainless steel cutter with Tobacor engraving, divider, cleaning cloth
Warrantyclearly stated24 months from date of purchase
Interior lined with Spanish cedar Humidifier with gold-toned stainless steel lid Stainless steel cigar cutter with Tobacor engraving Complete set with gift box and accessories

News and photos of the humidor are on Instagram: @tobacor_.

User manual

The humidor's user manual is available as a PDF in ten languages. The essentials in five steps:

  1. Wipe the interior Before first use, wipe the interior with a dry or slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
  2. Season the humidor Place a bowl of distilled water in the empty humidor and close the lid for about 3–7 days. Natural wood varies in how long the cedar needs.
  3. Watch the hygrometer Check the hygrometer regularly. As soon as the humidity reaches 70%, remove the bowl.
  4. Activate the humidifier Soak the humidifier in distilled water for about 15 minutes, let it drain, wipe it dry and place it so it does not touch the cigars; use the divider if needed.
  5. Ongoing care Ideal is 65–70% at 18–21 °C (64–70 °F). If the humidifier rattles when shaken, it needs water again. Clean the interior every 3 months with a cloth slightly dampened with distilled water.

User manual as PDF

Read more in the guide: How to recognize a high-quality humidor · A humidor for 20 to 30 cigars · Buying a humidor · Seasoning a humidor · Humidity in a humidor · A humidor as a gift · Storing cigars

Apple, iPhone, iPad, iOS and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Tobacor is developed independently and is not affiliated with Apple Inc. Boveda is a trademark of Boveda Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tobacor only work with a humidor from Brock Design?

No. The app works with any humidor, no matter who made it. It knows no models and needs none — it works with the readings you take.

How does the app calibrate my hygrometer?

With the salt test: the hygrometer sits for eight hours in a sealed container with damp table salt, which settles at 75 percent. You enter the offset once, and from then on the app applies it to every reading. You read 66, what gets saved is 71 — and that is shown before you save.

How long does it take to season a humidor?

Usually three to seven days, up to ten in dry indoor air. The app takes you through five steps from wiping out the inside to the humidifier in place, gives the target value and duration for each step, and remembers where you are.

What if the humidity does not rise during seasoning?

If the value stands still for three days, the app points it out. Usually the dish has run dry or the lid does not seal — less often it is simply a matter of waiting longer.

How long may the humidifier soak?

Ten to fifteen minutes, not a second longer, or the humidifier bursts. The app has its own timer for it.

Why does the app tell me not to re-soak right away?

Because falling humidity often just means the room got warmer. If you enter the temperature too, the app shows both side by side, for example “4 points lower — but also 4 °C warmer.” Then there is nothing to correct.

What does Tobacor remind me about?

Taking a reading, checking and refilling the humidifier, cleaning the inside, the salt test and other care tasks. They are staggered so two are never due on the same day. You set the intervals and the time of day yourself and can add your own tasks.

What humidity is right for a humidor?

The app works with a target range of 65 to 70 percent. The history shows how often you were in range and whether the value has been falling across several readings — the early sign of a humidifier running dry.

Does the app need an internet connection?

No. It works without internet, and the advice and articles can be read offline too.

What does Tobacor cost?

Nothing. The app is completely free, with no in-app purchases and no subscription. It runs on iPhone and iPad from iOS 17 and is available in six languages.

How many cigars does the Tobacor Humidor Classic hold?

About 20 to 25 cigars, depending on format. At 26 × 22 × 6.5 cm it sits flat on a desk or sideboard.

Where can I buy the Tobacor Humidor Classic?

On Amazon: it costs €64.90 including VAT on Amazon.de and is also available in nine other European countries. The price on the Amazon product page applies; outside the eurozone it differs.

What comes with the humidor?

A stainless steel cigar cutter with engraved Tobacor logo, a humidifier with a gold-toned stainless steel lid, an analog hygrometer, a divider, a cleaning cloth and the user manual, packed in a black gift box with gold lettering.

What is the humidor made of?

The interior is fully lined with Spanish cedar (Cedro). The exterior has a high-gloss finish in burl wood look, with a glass window in the lid. It is made by hand.

How long is the warranty on the humidor?

24 months from the date of purchase. Claims and returns are handled through the Amazon customer service in your order account.

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