Newbie Questions

[danthebugman]

Just trolling through the forums I have to admit I'm a little confused about some of the abbreviations and lingo being used. I am familiar with some of the cigar shapes such as Torpedo and Churchill, but sized I'm not familiar with at all. For instance 6x50. The 6 I have come to understand as the length. Correct? The 50 is the "fatness" of the cigar? But is that in some sort of measurement (like millimeters) or does it correspond to a size (like 50 = 1/2")?

Also wanted to know if I could get some advice on where to look for cigar samplers and perhaps a little on something to look for. I don't remember the names of cigars I have liked before (haven't really considered myself an aficionado or anything lol). Generally though I am fond of big cigars that burn slow (I don't like the smoke to be over in 5 minutes). I also like cigars with a deep/strong flavor (I guess you call it that).

Thanks in advance for the advice.
Dan

 

[funkejj]

the Ring gauge is the second number it is in 64th of a inch like a 50 rg is a 50/64th's of an inch. Also for a sampler since you are from my home state pm me your address and I will get you a sampler out.

 

[okia42]

Booyakasha!

 

[kmckinn3]

Watch out Dan, it's a slippery slope.

Well done JJ. I like the new avatar. Suits you well

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Dan, usually a 6x50 cigar is considered/called a Toro.

....and listen to what Kyle is telling you my friend!

 

[RonC]

Just trolling through the forums I have to admit I'm a little confused about some of the abbreviations and lingo being used. I am familiar with some of the cigar shapes such as Torpedo and Churchill, but sized I'm not familiar with at all. For instance 6x50. The 6 I have come to understand as the length. Correct? The 50 is the "fatness" of the cigar? But is that in some sort of measurement (like millimeters) or does it correspond to a size (like 50 = 1/2")?

Also wanted to know if I could get some advice on where to look for cigar samplers and perhaps a little on something to look for. I don't remember the names of cigars I have liked before (haven't really considered myself an aficionado or anything lol). Generally though I am fond of big cigars that burn slow (I don't like the smoke to be over in 5 minutes). I also like cigars with a deep/strong flavor (I guess you call it that).

Thanks in advance for the advice.
Dan

pm me your name and address for a few ring gauges

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Nice one Ron! :thumbsup:

 

[Soundwave13]

Actually, I thought 60r = 1".

Brands to get familiar with:
Pepin, Tatuaje, Arturo Fuente, Padron, La Flor Dominica....

Stick around & keep reading, then try a few & see what characteristics stand out to you... There are many threads here about favorite cigars, economy smokes, etc.

Enjoy, it's a slippery slope...!

 

[JukkaN]

Actually, I thought 60r = 1".

Nope, 64 is one inch.

 

[Soundwave13]

Nope, 64 is one inch.

I stand corrected ~ my bad..

 

[danthebugman]

Thanks for the replies. 64=1" is good to know. I can pretty well base sizes from that then. What's the difference in shapes anyway, does one smoke any better than another (for instance torpedo vs toro vs chrurchill)?

Dan

 

[CaTeacher]

Thanks for the replies. 64=1" is good to know. I can pretty well base sizes from that then. What's the difference in shapes anyway, does one smoke any better than another (for instance torpedo vs toro vs chrurchill)?

Dan

It's all about personal preference. You also might notice that you like the torpedo most from one brand and the robusto most from another. One word of advice... if you don't have a humidor yet and are looking to get one, buy something MUCH larger than what you "think" you're going to need. Trust me.

 

[CaTeacher]

Oh... and welcome to BOTL. Pull up a chair and enjoy yourself. And yes, as others have said, it is indeed a slippery slope.

 

[Chase]

It's all about personal preference. You also might notice that you like the torpedo most from one brand and the robusto most from another. One word of advice... if you don't have a humidor yet and are looking to get one, buy something MUCH larger than what you "think" you're going to need. Trust me.

Much Much larger as Ca said. either that or think about building a coolidor, which i'm about to start looking into.

 

[danthebugman]

Good advice, I have been thinking of building a tubidor as I have several rubbermaid cointainers I'm not using out in the shed.

Dan

 

[Gokian]

My biggest suggestion is get a small book/notepad and start rating all of the cigars you smoke. What I do is rate them and based on if I liked it I add it to my try later list.

 

[rduke10]

nice jj and ronc. When you find a cigar you like try to decide what it is about that particular cigar you like so much. The look, the feel, and obviously the taste. Then you can start expanding from there. Just be sure to remember that you may like a cigar that others can't stand. Try a lot of different cigars and use the reviews to get opinions on different cigars you are interested in. As far as where to get samplers, the trading zone thread here on BOTL, your local B&M, there are some good online sites that run sales all the time. my .02 worth