There are two main types of filler, short and long. Short filler consists of leaves that have been cut into many small pieces. The majority of machine made cigars are done so with short filler. A cigar that is placed in a tube. A cigar that is placed in a tube.
Most tubes are aluminum while some are glass.
This again is a simple device which makes a vee shaped slit in the cap of the cigar. It's appearance is similar to a cat's eye when viewed from the end of the cigar. The outermost tobacco leaf of the cigar. It must be free of holes, tears and other imperfections. The wrapper can provide clues to the quality and flavor of the cigar.