Description:
„The First Special Charcoal Filter pack features a restrained, European design with a classic aesthetic. A white background with subtle vertical gray lines and a gold frame creates a refined, neat image. In the center is a large gold emblem with the letter F, symbolizing the prestige of the brand. Below – the logo FIRST in dark blue letters, supplemented with the phrase Special Charcoal Filter, indicating a carbon filter, which at the time was considered an advanced quality mark. Above is a red insert with the inscription 20 Cigarettes, which provides contrast and emphasizes the structured composition. The Russian excise label is perfectly preserved, the package is intact. The overall design is Western-elegant, reminiscent of the style of international brands.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium – First is not an extremely rare brand, but this particular edition with a carbon filter and classic design has collector's value due to its excellent condition and clear aesthetics, reflecting the influence of the globalization of the Russian tobacco market in the early 2000s.
– Condition assessment: excellent, unopened, with excise stamp and intact film.
– Historical data and popularity: „First was a mid-to-high-end cigarette produced in Russia according to Western standards. It was marketed to the modern consumer and had a design inspired by classic British lines.
