A list of every shape, size, name, and type of cigar would take quite some time, and also prove quite worthless. Companies change the names of cigars for marketing purposes, so while one company may have a name for a torpedo shaped cigar with a certain gauge, another company may have a different name altogether. These common shapes and sizes should be enough to get you started however.

I have decided to list them here in alphabetical order for ease of use.

The Very Small

Ranging in size from between three and six inches in length, with a ring gauge of 30 to 36, the Ascot, Belvedere, and Demitasse are common names for small, thin cigars. Different than cigarillos, these guys are all handmade through a painstakingly slow process. You will want to smoke these in a relaxed manner, as huffing and puffing will make them burn far too quickly. They should last you around fifteen minutes.

The Belicosos

Another cigar that can be a challenge to make, this hand rolled fellow comes in two versions: the Belicoso, and the Petite Belicoso. It sports a neat looking pointed cap, and is six inches long. Its ring gauge is 48. The Petite Belicoso is five inches long and sports a ring gauge of 40. If smoked properly, it either of these should last you at around forty five minutes.

The Churchill

Named after the famous Winston Churchill, this cigar is seven inches long with a 48 ring gauge. You will see knock-offs of this cigar as well, both shorter and longer than the measurement above. You can expect this cigar to last you roughly fifty minutes.

Conclusion

We have only just scratched the surface with the different sizes of cigars. Now that you have an understanding of how to measure – and why measuring is important – you will be able to better choose the right cigar for your needs. In the next article, we will continue looking at the different sizes of common cigars. Join us next time to learn the rest!