I know some cigars, like some men's waistlines, are thicker than others.
What do we call the difference between a 10g and a 15g cigar? Are they degrees? Do we abbreviate the gauge like that? 10g? I don't remember. I haven't read a cigar catalog in a long time. I just call Finck and the girls take care of me.
I am surprised we don't have a primer on this on the site. That is basic and useful information. This is the kind of thing PSF is know for. Shame on us.
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10 gauge cigar? I buy ones measured in length and ring size...
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A ring equals 1/64th inch. A 64 ring is one inch. 50 is 50/64ths of an inch.
That's what I mean: the ring gauge. Am I confusing my terms again? I rarely talk about these things except here on PSF,Thelonious monkfish wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:10 pm 10 gauge cigar? I buy ones measured in length and ring size...
Don't even get me started about the difference between a shank and tenon and a bit. I know. I know.
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That is what I have been caring about all this time? 64ths of an inch?Thelonious monkfish wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:12 pm A ring equals 1/64th inch. A 64 ring is one inch. 50 is 50/64ths of an inch.
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Some make a bigger fuss over less.Citizen B wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:14 pmThat is what I have been caring about all this time? 64ths of an inch?Thelonious monkfish wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:12 pm A ring equals 1/64th inch. A 64 ring is one inch. 50 is 50/64ths of an inch.
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I saw a dude get kicked off a job site over 1/64th. Technically it was probably because he refused to acknowledge that his cut was wrong, but yes a 64th can be a bit of a big deal.Citizen B wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:14 pmThat is what I have been caring about all this time? 64ths of an inch?Thelonious monkfish wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:12 pm A ring equals 1/64th inch. A 64 ring is one inch. 50 is 50/64ths of an inch.
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That's what I love, tasting the wrapper and concentrated flavors. I like to smoke all day but get bored of things after 30-45 minutes so I prefer the smaller ones. I can't do the same back to back but I can do multiples so long as I switch it up between.
I’ve think flavor comes through best for me in a Lancero. It seems to be the vitola that has the most consistent flavor profile throughout for me as well. The bigger ring sizes have that flavor complexity that changes and develops. I like ‘em all but Lanceros are my favorite.
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