Figurado (Nub/Stub) Cigars

What Is a Figurado (Nub/Stub) Cigar?

The Figurado (Nub/Stub) format is defined by its extreme proportions: a 4.0-inch length paired with a massive 60 ring gauge. This creates a cigar with a near 1:15 length-to-gauge ratio, meaning the filler-to-wrapper ratio is heavily skewed toward filler tobacco. The wide 60-ring gauge produces a notably open draw with low resistance, which can amplify the intensity of the ligero and seco leaves in the blend. Because so much filler is burning at once, the smoke volume is dense and the flavor delivery is immediate and concentrated. The short 4.0-inch length means the smoke has less distance to travel and cool before reaching the palate, so the smoke temperature runs hotter than a longer vitola like a Toro (6.0 x 52). The taper—if present in a true figurado interpretation—further focuses the smoke stream at the cap, intensifying the finish. Compared to a Robusto (5.0 x 50), the Nub/Stub burns hotter, delivers more body per puff, and evolves less linearly because the blend's components are compressed into a shorter combustion arc. Tatuaje Monster Series The Nub is a prime example of this format's ability to deliver a concentrated, high-intensity experience in a compact frame.