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1. Introduction to Cigar Shapes
At first glance, the wide, wonderful world of cigar shapes seems to be void of rhyme or reason. With over sixty combinations of shapes and sizes available, and with the tendency of manufacturers to apply different dimensions to a conventional shape, understanding the system can be daunting. However, there is a method to the madness.
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2. Straight Cigars (Parejos)
All of the many and varied cigar shapes available on the market today fall into one of two categories. Either Straight Cigars, also known as Parejos, or Irregular Cigars, referred to as Figuardos.
Straight Cigars (Parejos):
Coronas: No doubt this term is familiar for cigars of this shape are the standard.
- Ring Gauge: 5.5" or 6" x 42 or 44
- Features: Open Foot (lighted end), Closed Head (smoked end)
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3. Irregular Cigars (Figuardos)
All of the many and varied cigar shapes available on the market today fall into one of two categories. Either Straight Cigars, also known as Parejos, or Irregular Cigars, referred to as Figuardos.
Irregular Cigars (Figuardos):
Belicosos: Smaller in size with a prymaid-like structure with round head
Diademas: Largest cigars available
- Size: 8" and upward
- Features: open or closed foot
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