Shapes and Sizes

Wrapper colour is one way of categorizing cigars. Size and shape is another. Below are some of the most common shapes and sizes:

• Parejo – Parejos are the most familiar shape of cigar. They are sometimes called coronas. Parejos have a long, straight body with an open end and a cap on the other end that the smoker must cut off. You can also just punch a hole in the tobacco-leaf cap.
• Torpedo – This is basically a parejo with a pointed cap.
• Pyramid – Pyramids start with a broad foot and narrow down to a pointed cap.
• Perfecto – These are narrow at either-end and bulge out in the center.
• Presidente – These can sometimes be considered figurados when they are extra large.
• Culebras – These cigars are actually made up of three smaller cigars twisted together.
• Tuoscaniano – Also known as the cheroot, this cigar is long, slim, and slightly thicker in the middle.