Good question Steve. There is a specific nomenclature when referring to a cigar’s size and length. Even shape has a set of rules. Since modern cigars have their origin in Cuba, the old-time factories set up rules to identify one cigar from another. Ring gauge measures thickness in 64th of an inch, and length is measured in inches. Hence a cigar of about 42-44 gauge thickness and 5-1/2” length is called a Corona. A smaller Petit Corona would measure about 40-42 gauge and 4-1/2” long. A popular Robusto cigar (note the name has nothing to do with flavor or strength) would indicate a cigar of about 48-52 gauge and a length of 5-1/2”
The nomenclature is tradition in Cuba and they have many sizes and shapes that are associated with precise names - such as Palmitas - 32 ga. 4” length or Vegueros - 36 ga. 5” length. Point is the Cubans have many shapes and sizes - (aka Vitolas) that you can’t find in the popular Nicaraguan, Dominican or other Central/South/North American brands.
Also - straight cylindrical cigars are identified as Parejo class cigars, while odd shapes cigars are in the Figurado class.
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