| Any cigar smoker has seen a wide variety of cigar | | | | makers place it at the lit end (foot). |
| styles and sizes, whether they have first-hand | | | | Variations in Sizes |
| experience or have simply peeked into the window | | | | Knowing about how the size of a cigar affects the |
| of a tobacco shop. | | | | smoking experience can be very useful to know. The |
| Size and style of cigar greatly determine what kind | | | | size of the cigar selected will determine several |
| of smoking experience you will have. As an example, | | | | factors in regards to the experience of the cigar. |
| taste will be one factor determined by the style and | | | | Length - Simply because they generally provide a |
| size of your cigar as will the smoke temperature that | | | | cooler smoke and are somewhat milder, longer cigars |
| results as you draw and puff the cigar. Have a little | | | | are preferred by many. Unlike shorter cigars, longer |
| knowledge regarding the variety of styles and sizes | | | | cigars often lack harshness and are usually smoother |
| of cigars can greatly enhance the experience you | | | | tasting. |
| have a cigar smoker. | | | | Diameter - Ring gauge (diameter) of a cigar also |
| Style Variations | | | | plays a determining factor. This cigars generally have |
| Cylindrical - The most common cigar style is the | | | | harsher smoke and will burn at a faster rate. |
| cylindrical tube. These are usually the easiest to make | | | | However, a cigar that is wider will generally burn |
| and provide even airflow through the cigar's body. | | | | more slowly and will provide a smoother smoking |
| The cap on these is usually rounded. Most cigar | | | | experience. |
| manufacturers offer this style of cigar. | | | | One thing to keep in mind before you determine |
| Torpedo - The torpedo is the second cigar style | | | | what style and size of cigar to light up, is that fatter |
| type and are less common than cylindrical cigars. | | | | cigars generally cost a bit more money. Obviously, it |
| Thanks to the tapered end, they provide a more | | | | requires more tobacco and materials to create the |
| direct flow of air through the cigar body. The shape | | | | cigar. Essentially, you are paying more money |
| of the torpedo utilizes a funnel end that is generally | | | | because you are getting more cigar. |
| located at the cap (the head), although some cigar | | | | |