I always load my matchcases with head up/head down matches. I have never had any issues doing this at all. About the only thing I ever consider is how long the match sticks are. I have a couple of boxes of Strike Anywhere matches with long sticks that do not fit my cases. A quick 2mm trim and these are set to go, but if I did not look first it would not be a fun time putting the lid on the case.

I use Shellac to coat my matches, this works very well for waterproofing. I have found wax eventually caused them to degrade.

I would recommend anyone who sees Strike Anywhere matches to buy them. They do seem harder to find and impossible in some states.

Here are some of my cases...



With shellaced matches...