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Cigars
come in many different
shapes
and
sizes. There are
two measurements
which are pertinent,
length and ring gauge.
Length on this site is shown in
inches (other sites may display
centimeters).
Ring gauge refers to the
diameter
of the cigar which is measured
in 64ths of an inch.
For example, a cigar which has
a ring gauge of 42 is 42/64ths of an inch in diameter.
A cigar that has the same ring gauge at both the head and the
foot* is considered a traditional cigar (also known as straight-sided
or parejo).
Examples
of traditional cigars are shown below,
including the range of size variations you can expect to find
between brands.**
Also, here you can easily search by
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Churchill
A strong full-bodied cigar
7" length 47 ring gauge |
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Corona
A popular, traditional cigar
5"5/8 length 42 ring gauge
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Double
Corona
Full flavor, large
ring size
7"5/8 length - 49 ring gauge |
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Lonsdale
Longer than coronas but thicker
than panatelas
6"1/2 length - 42 ring gauge |
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Panatela
Long, thin, small ring gauge,
burns hot
5"1/8 length - 35 ring gauge |
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Petit
Corona
Small cigar, ideal for a quick
smoke
5"1/8 length - 42 ring gauge |
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Robusto
A powerful smoke
5" length - 50 ring gauge |
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There
are also a number of irregular-shaped (figurado) cigars
available:
Bellicosos
Shaped neck, clips easily
Culebra
3 long, thin, pointed head cigars
braided together
(smoked individually)
Diadema
Very large size (8" or more,
60 - 64 ring gauge)
Perfecto
Both ends closed, middle
bulge
Pyramid
Pointed, closed head, open foot
Torpedo
Pointed head, closed foot, middle
bulge |
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*The
head is the end you smoke, the foot is the end you light.
**You should not expect
cigars in the same box to vary in size. |
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