Cigar Shape

JJKJR · 08-17-2011, 09:05 AM

Is there any reason or benefit that a person would smoke a torpedo vs. a Robusto (rounded end) shaped cigar? Is it the cigar roller's decision based on a particular tobacco leaf or is it how they feel the cigar should be smoked? The reason I ask is I have both types and personally see no difference in the smoke, other than cutting the cigar.

OLS · 08-17-2011, 09:08 AM

That's the benefit. Cutting the cigar. How often have you chomped on a robusto or fatter cigar and looked in
the mirror and seen how stupid it can make you look? That's a lot of cigar butt in there. With a figurado,
often you can smoke a giant ring gauge and only have to hold the equivalent of a petit corona or even a panatela
in your mouth. It focuses all the intensity of a 4-8 leaf blend into the a hole the size of a pencil.

wayner123 · 08-17-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by OLS

That's the benefit. Cutting the cigar. How often have you chomped on a robusto or fatter cigar and looked in
the mirror and seen how stupid it can make you look? That's a lot of cigar butt in there. With a figurado,
often you can smoke a giant ring gauge and only have to hold the equivalent of a petit corona or even a panatela
in your mouth. It focuses all the intensity of a 4-8 leaf blend into the a hole the size of a pencil.

A hole punch will accomplish the same thing.

IMO, it's about marketing. That and it might save a step in production.

Mattso3000 · 08-17-2011, 09:14 AM

Also, torpedo shape helps concentrate the flavors into a smaller opening, almost like a funnel. Allows you to customize draw a little easier by how much you cut as well.

Emjaysmash · 08-17-2011, 09:16 AM

Torpedos allow you to use the "Dickman" cut, and then let you giggle about the name with all your friends.

Mattso3000 · 08-17-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Torpedos allow you to use the "Dickman" cut, and then let you giggle about the name with all your friends.

timj219 · 08-17-2011, 09:34 AM

Torpedo is great for yard work. Easier to hold in the teeth.

Skywalker · 08-17-2011, 10:09 AM

I like this thread!!!

RevSmoke · 08-17-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by timj219

Torpedo is great for yard work. Easier to hold in the teeth.

Actually, I have a friend who would argue this point with you, that it is the torpedo which is harder to hold - that the shape intensifies the possiblity that the cigar may shoot out of your mouth because it is so tapered. In fact, not learning his lesson the first time (torpedo shooting out of his mouth and into the stream where we were fishing) that he tried it a second time (ony a couple hours later) with the same results.

I had all I could do not to say, "Torpedos, according to their name, have an affinity toward water, so you must smoke far on land."

Anyway, just some comic thoughts at the expense of a friend who cannot keep a shaped cigar in his mouth while near water.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

SteelCityBoy · 10-01-2011, 06:10 PM

I find that torpedos tend to squirt out of your mouth too easily (especially when you are drinking too much alchohol). But, I will definately say that my favorite torpedo out there right now that I have tried is the Diesel Unholdy Cocktail. Absolutely Delicious....and at a great price too!!

N2 GOLD · 08-17-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Torpedos allow you to use the "Dickman" cut, and then let you giggle about the name with all your friends.

I that anything like the "Dickman" kick???

Doctorossi · 08-17-2011, 10:40 AM

Let's not forget the value of visual aesthetic for its own sake. Different cigar shapes look cool in different ways and it's fun to enjoy a variety of formats, just to mix it up.

Subvet642 · 08-17-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Let's not forget the value of visual aesthetic for its own sake. Different cigar shapes look cool in different ways and it's fun to enjoy a variety of formats, just to mix it up.

I'm with the Doc on this one. Just like with food; they say that you eat first with your eyes.

kelmac07 · 08-17-2011, 11:39 AM

What the hell is a "Dickman Cut"??? Sounds like it hurts.

Ogre · 08-17-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

What the hell is a "Dickman Cut"??? Sounds like it hurts.

Its like "circumcising" your cigar, just snip the tip!!!!

Now to the original post. I think its all personal choice. I dont notice any flavor differences in taste. Is it worth the cost??? Thats what you have to ask.

JJKJR · 08-17-2011, 01:40 PM

Great information. Thanks. When you say just "snip the tip," do you do so straight like a non torpedo cigar or more like a bevel cut. This is not a joke question, I really don't know now, based on what I learned today. In the past, I cut it straight up and down just like the other cigars. Is that correct?

DaBear · 08-17-2011, 11:54 AM

People also claim that torpedos/figurados are "better quality" seeing as companies have to use their better rollers to roll those two shapes as they are much harder to roll without inconsistencies than a traditional shap

Doctorossi · 08-17-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBear

People also claim that torpedos/figurados are "better quality" seeing as companies have to use their better rollers to roll those two shapes as they are much harder to roll without inconsistencies than a traditional shap

That is, assuming the 'better roller' and the 'more difficult shape to roll' don't effectively cancel each other out.

DaBear · 08-17-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

That is, assuming the 'better roller' and the 'more difficult shape to roll' don't effectively cancel each other out.

I'm not one of said people, I only discriminate on size by time constraint, if none then I'll grab a toro as they just feel the best in my hand.

irratebass · 08-17-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBear

I'm not one of said people, I only discriminate on size by time constraint, if none then I'll grab a toro as they just feel the best in my hand.

That's what she said......sorry couldn't resist.

08-17-2011, 09:05 AM	#1
JJKJR Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Joe Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 60 Trading: (0)	Cigar Shape Is there any reason or benefit that a person would smoke a torpedo vs. a Robusto (rounded end) shaped cigar? Is it the cigar roller's decision based on a particular tobacco leaf or is it how they feel the cigar should be smoked? The reason I ask is I have both types and personally see no difference in the smoke, other than cutting the cigar.

08-17-2011, 09:08 AM	#2
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Cigar Shape That's the benefit. Cutting the cigar. How often have you chomped on a robusto or fatter cigar and looked in the mirror and seen how stupid it can make you look? That's a lot of cigar butt in there. With a figurado, often you can smoke a giant ring gauge and only have to hold the equivalent of a petit corona or even a panatela in your mouth. It focuses all the intensity of a 4-8 leaf blend into the a hole the size of a pencil.

08-17-2011, 09:14 AM	#4
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Cigar Shape Also, torpedo shape helps concentrate the flavors into a smaller opening, almost like a funnel. Allows you to customize draw a little easier by how much you cut as well. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

08-17-2011, 09:16 AM	#5
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Cigar Shape Torpedos allow you to use the "Dickman" cut, and then let you giggle about the name with all your friends. __________________

08-17-2011, 09:34 AM	#7
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: Cigar Shape Torpedo is great for yard work. Easier to hold in the teeth. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

08-17-2011, 10:09 AM	#8
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar Shape I like this thread!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

10-01-2011, 06:10 PM	#10
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Cigar Shape I find that torpedos tend to squirt out of your mouth too easily (especially when you are drinking too much alchohol). But, I will definately say that my favorite torpedo out there right now that I have tried is the Diesel Unholdy Cocktail. Absolutely Delicious....and at a great price too!! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

08-17-2011, 10:40 AM	#12
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigar Shape Let's not forget the value of visual aesthetic for its own sake. Different cigar shapes look cool in different ways and it's fun to enjoy a variety of formats, just to mix it up. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

08-17-2011, 11:39 AM	#14
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cigar Shape What the hell is a "Dickman Cut"??? Sounds like it hurts. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-17-2011, 01:40 PM	#16
JJKJR Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Joe Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 60 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar Shape Great information. Thanks. When you say just "snip the tip," do you do so straight like a non torpedo cigar or more like a bevel cut. This is not a joke question, I really don't know now, based on what I learned today. In the past, I cut it straight up and down just like the other cigars. Is that correct?

08-17-2011, 11:54 AM	#17
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Cigar Shape People also claim that torpedos/figurados are "better quality" seeing as companies have to use their better rollers to roll those two shapes as they are much harder to roll without inconsistencies than a traditional shap