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- Cigar
Measuring Length Ring Gauge
- How
to light
- How
to remove the band
- How
to cut
There are
two measurements used when referencing a cigar, the length, and the
diameter (referred to as the ring gauge).
Cigar Length
The cigar length is measured in inches. Often names are given to certain
cigar lengths and ring gauge. Below is a list of some common names given
to certain cigar sizes. Keep in mind that over time these sizes have
not been kept to the standard as outlined in the char. But it is still
a good reference point.
Churchhill 7 Inches 47 Ring Gauge
Corona 5 1/2 Inches 42 Ring Gauge
Corona Gorda 5 1/2 Inches 46 Ring Gauge
Double 7 5/8 inches 49 Ring Gauge
Lonsdale 6 1/2 Inches 42 Ring Gauge
Pantalela 7 Inches 38 Ring Gauge
Petit Corona 5 Inches 42 Ring Gauge
Robusto 5 Inches 50 Ring Gauge
Cigar Ring Gauge
The ring gauge refers to the width or thickness of the cigar. The measurement
represents the diameter as a number in 64ths of an inch. Below are some
common examples of ring gauges. Keep in mind that as cigars are shipped
or dried the ring gauge may change slightly.
(Note: please adjust screen reolution to 800 x 600
for actual size)
Lighting a cigar sounds simple right? Well it is simple, but there is
some technique involved. If you don’t have an even light, the cigar
will burn unevenly and you won’t get the proper draw. The best thing
to do is get an even char on the cigar end. This is achieved by holding
the cigar and an angel (45°) and roll the cigar slowly till the entire
end has caught. “Puffing” on the cigar or blowing the flame to get it
lit may cause the flame to jump and burn the wrapper. The best thing
to do is take your time lighting the cigar and when its lit you will
have an even burning cigar.
Some cigar smokers like to remove the band when smoking a cigar. Be
careful, as sometime the wrappers are glued to the cigar. If you want
to take the band off, we suggest smoking the cigar for about 5 minutes,
then removing the band. Smoking the cigar will allow for the glue to
loosen as the cigar heats up. Do not slide the band off. If you slide
the band off it could catch some of the wrapping leaves and damage them.
We suggest peeling the band off instead of sliding.
There are a variety of ways to open the closed end of a cigar. There
are also a variety of products to assist in this procedure. Some cigar
smokers prefer a V-shaped notch, while others prefer a nice clean straight
cut. The object of cutting a cigar is to create your desired opening
without damaging the structure of the cigar. For most cigar smokers,
this means removing part of the cap, but not too much as the cap is
what keeps the cigar together. If you cut too much off, you may experience
unraveling of the cigar.
The Tools Used:
Single Blade Cutter: When you are using a single blade cutter, place
the cigar against the side away from the blade. This will keep the cigar
in the proper position for cutting. Bring the blade down to make slight
contact with the cigar. Once you have contact, use a quick strong motion
using even pressure.
Double Blade Cutter: Bring the blades down to make slight contact with
the cigar. Once you have contact, use a quick strong motion using even
pressure.
Cigar-cutting Scissors: It’s important to hold the cigar evenly to prevent
an uneven cut. With cigar scissors you can get an excellent cut, but
be careful they are sharp.
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