The brands that you mention that don't have draw problems with the "Cuban box press" generally reach the square shape using a different process than actually post production box pressing. Some refer to cuadrado molding, where there isn't nearly the degree of compression. The advantage of the damp forced box press is, of course, if done correctly, you get a long cool smoke from a smaller cigar. My instincts tell me that the trend toward square cigars will be passe' in a relatively short period of time. I think Perdomo's collaboration with a nameless internet vendor will soon release a cigar in the pre-Castro style and flavor. No doubt all the major players will follow suit. Early reviews say it's the real deal, and not box pressed. I'll skip the Poderoza's. Thanks for the heads-up. Steve*R
