Finn
Co-founder
Finn is co-founder of The Cabinet, an engineer by training and a long-time cigar aficionado. He writes the practical side of the blog: sensors, gear, seasoning rituals, and what actually works at the bench.
3 posts
gear Apr 30, 2026
Govee or Shelly H&T for humidor monitoring: how I split mine
The two sensor families The Cabinet supports. Both work great. Here's why we picked these two, what each does well, and how I run them across four humidors.
By Finn comparison Apr 9, 2026
Boveda vs distilled water vs propylene glycol: a data-driven comparison
Three classic ways to control humidor humidity. Two are still common; one is fading; one is controversial. Compared on stability, cost, maintenance, and risk.
By Finn how to Mar 19, 2026
How to season a new humidor (and how a sensor proves it's actually done)
Most seasoning guides oversimplify a process that takes the cedar lining 7–14 days to actually finish. With a sensor you can see when the wood has reached equilibrium. Without one, you're guessing.
By Finn