The Corona: This cigar measures 6 inches (15.2cm) by 42-ring gauge – this refers to the diameter of the cigar. This cigar has an open foot (the part that is lit) and a closed and rounded head (the part that you smoke).
The Pyramid: This cigar has a pointed, closed head.
The Torpedo: This cigar has a bulge in the middle and apointed head and closed foot.
The Perfecto: This is like the Torpedo, except it has a bulge in the middle and two closed ends, making it a rounder cigar.
The Panatela: This cigar measures 7 ibches (17.8 cm) by 38-ring gauge and is longer and thinner than the Corona.
The Culebra: This cigart is made of three Panatellas braided together. It looks like a thick rope.
Choose a mild cigar (or a few). To get started, you’ll need to start sampling a few different kinds of cigars. Find several varieties of cigars that may suit your needs to sample. You should start with a mild cigar, which will not only be less expensive, but will have less of an intense flavor and will be better for beginners.The longer and wider a cigar is, the more intense it will be. If you’re a beginner, you should start with a longer and thinner cigar instead of a small stubby one, which will make you more likely to cough.
Inspect the cigar. Before you buy the cigar, you should gently squeeze it to make sure that there aren’t any spots that are too hard or soft. This may indicate that the cigar will give you a bad draw or that it won’t even be smokeable. You should also look out for lumps in the cigar, and make sure that the tobacco at the end isn’t dicolored.
Store the cigar appropriately. If you own or have purchased a humidor, a box for storing cigars, then make sure to store them in the box immediately. If you don’t own one, then don’t buy more than a few cigars becuase they will dry out in a couple of days. Do not take them out of their cellophane packing either. Don’t leave a cigar unprotected. Store them in a set humidification box at 70%.