I have tried a lot of different sizes and I stopped smoking many longer cigars as they seamed most were plugged. but this weekend I had a Tat and Vaje in the Panatella shape and I must say I loved that shape both had easy draws good burn and just very pleasant smoke all around. I will be on the look out for more in this shape. thank goodness for trades only way I ever found such a gem.:-)
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I like Robustos, Corona's and Petite Coronas, but I will smoke any size or shape -- as long as I have enough time to really enjoy the cigar. Some of the larger smokes can take a couple of hours or more...
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:-)

What he said.
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I can't really say that I've had more or less trouble with longer cigars plugging. In fact, I really don't have trouble with cigars plugging at all.

Have you tried different cutting methods? Unless I'm cutting a torpedo, I have been starting with a punch, and if the draw isn't right, I'll open it up with a straight cut. You might need to cut a larger opening. :-)
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Lately I have been sticking to purchasing Robustos, coronas and toro sizes but I am with the other guys and will smoke them all.
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I love /small gauge in general and you can get a tight one every so often. I can't say it's much more frequently than larger sizes.

I have heard a rumor that the smaller gauges are less forgiving to roll in regards to draw, so the more experienced torcedors are tasked with rolling them.
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I have found that I only purchase Robusto or Petite Corona any more. I find that a Robusto is just the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy a cigar with a friend. If you wan't another, fire up a Petite Corona. Churchills and such take a long time to smoke and I find myself pitching half the cigar most of the time.
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yea that is what i was thinking I mean it has to be hard to roll something as long as a Panatella with that small of a ring gauge and have them come out with perfect draw.
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If time is not a factor I usually smoke a piramide/torp, Corona Gorda, or robusto. If time is an issue I'll reach for something smaller.
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I'm usually in the same camp. My favorite size is toro, but I've been known to gravitate to a double toro (6x60) if I'm feeling especially greedy! If time is short, I'll go with a robusto or corona.
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Smoking time is not the only difference between cigar sizes. The different ratios if filler/binder to wrapper can have a profound effect on a cigars flavor profile. Dont get caught up so much with sizes and try to find the balance that suits your tastes.
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Bob knows stuff. :-)
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I tend to gravitate towards toros as my favorite size, but thats mainly because they burn for just the right amount of time, not too long, not too short. ~90 mins is my ideal smoking time. That said, I'm not too picky and will try anything in almost any size, and I'll go with a thinner ring gauge if the wrapper smells particularly good.
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that's basically what I was trying to say the small ring gauge of the Panatella provided a much more flavor from the wrapper. just because it was in the area of 7 inch's did not make it a long smoke but it was just enjoyable.
this was more of a have you tried a Panatella shape thread and what did you think? I am not switching to Panatella all the time but I can see having a few in the rotation.
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Longer cigars don't neccessarily have to be larger RG smokes, either. Consider some Panatella Largas and Delicados are only 28-36 RG, and smoke without a hint of a pluuged draw.
Anyone who's ever tried a Rafael Gonzalez Slenderella could attest.
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I very much enjoy pc's and long skinnies. So much so that it's almost all I nuy anymore. I do it knowing that I'm missing a lot of development and goodness that longer/bigger rg cigars present. I can always go to a bigger ring if I want, and I do have plenty around, but the short skinnies are what I'm really enjoying right now.
Subject to change.
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