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Classifying Cigars
By Shape
Are there common names for the cigar shapes?
There are some basic shapes that that share common names. These
shapes are given names, so that there is some degree of
universality in the industry. These descriptive dimensions are
approximate, but here are some guidelines: Short is less than
5.5 inches. Long is greater than 6.5 inches. Thin is less than
42 ring size. Thick is greater than 47 ring. Manufacturers also
add common adjectives to the shape name. Gorda, grande, gran,
larga, extra, doble, or double means they are adding on to the
size. Petite, slim, finos, or demi means some sort of reduction
to the size.
Common Shapes of Cigars
Belvedere, Ascot, Demitasse about 3 to 5 inches long
with a ring gauge between 30 and 36 (~1/2 inch). Smoking time
15-20 minutes.
Petite Corona about 4 1/2 to 5 inches long and a ring
gauge between 40 and 42 (~6/10 inch). Smoking time 25 minutes.
Robusto or Rothschild about 4 1/2 inches in length and
a ring gauge of about 48 (~3/4 inch). Smoking time 25-40
minutes.
Corona about 5 1/2 inches long and a ring gauge of 42
(~7/10 inch). Smoking time 30-45 minutes.
Corona Extra or Corona Royale - about 5 3/4 inches long
and a ring gauge between 44 and 46 (~7/10 inch). Smoking time 40
minutes.
Panatela about 6 to 6 1/2 inches long with a ring gauge
between 34 and 39 (~1/2 inch). Smoking time 35-45 minutes.
Lonsdale - about 6 inches long and a ring gauge of about
43 (~7/10 inch). Smoking time 45-50 minutes.
Corona Grandes - about 6 to 6 ½ inches long and a ring
gauge between 44 and 46 (~7/10 inch). Smoking time 45 minutes.
Churchill - about 7 inches long with a ring gauge of 47
to 48 (~3/4 inch). Smoking time 45-60 minutes.
Double Corona, Long Pamatela - about 7 1/2 to 8 inches
long and a ring gauge of 49 to 52 (~8/10 inch). Smoking time
45-60 minutes.
Gigante, Presidente, or Immensa - about 8 1/2 inches long
and a ring gauge of 52 (~8/10 inch). Smoking time 60-90 minutes.
Uncommon Cigar Shapes
Belicoso - about 6 inches long and a ring gauge of 48
(~3/4 inch) with a pointed cone shaped head.
Petite Belicoso - about 5 inches long and a ring gauge of
40 (~6/10 inch) with a pointed cone shaped head.
Pyramid - about 6 to 7 inches long and tapers down from a
ring gauge of 52 (~8/10 inch) at the foot and 42 (~7/10 inch) at
the head with a pointed, cone shaped head. Smoking time 45-60
minutes.
Torpedo varies in length and ring gauge. Has a pointed
cone shaped head, bulge in the body, and a relatively flat foot.
Culebra Three cigars each 5 to 6 inches long with a
ring gauge of 34 (~1/2 inch) that are intertwined. The cigars
have to be unwound to be smoked. In order to avoid breakage,
cigars must be very well humidified.
Shape Chart
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| Robusto |
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| Torpedo |
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| Corona |
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| Belicoso |
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| Corona Gorda |
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| Perfecto |
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| Toro |
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| Churchill |
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| Pantella |
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How do I understand cigar shapes?
A cigar is measured by length and ring gauge (diameter). The
length is measured in inches. The ring gauge is measured in
units of 1/64th of an inch. A 64-ring cigar would be one inch in
diameter. Most cigars are between 32 and 52-ring size. For
example, a cigar that is called "8 x 48" is 8 inches long and
48/64ths of an inch in diameter. The girth determines how much
of the cigars burning tip is exposed to air. The fatter the
cigar, the slower and cooler a cigar smokes because more of the
filler is exposed to air. The shape is the length balanced with
a particular ring gauge.
How do I know what size is right for me?
You should pick a cigar for the amount of time you have
available to smoke. If you are at a sporting event or on a golf
course, choose a large cigar that will last for a long time. If
you are in a cigar friendly restaurant and you want to have a
nice after dinner smoke, choose one that will last about 30-40
minutes. As you experiment with different sizes you will find
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