An everyday cigar should be dependable, well-mannered and unhurried to enjoy. Our editors gather the most reliable daily smokes — from petit coronas to short robustos — and explain what makes a cigar worthy of the regular rotation.

A half corona or short cigar delivers genuine, full-bodied character in twenty to forty minutes — the ideal companion for a busy day or a quiet espresso. Here is how the small vitolas work and which to reach for.

The corona and the petit corona share the same elegant ring gauge but differ in length, and that single difference shapes everything from smoking time to flavour. Here is how the two classic vitolas compare, and how to choose between them.