Box-pressed cigars are cigar shapes that have been compressed into a rectangular shape. This pressing process alters the smoke characteristics of the cigar, providing a more even burn and creating additional complexities in the flavor profile. The flat surface also allows for a better draw, meaning it is easier to inhale when smoking. On the other hand, round cigars are shaped like traditional cylindrical tubes with no compression applied during manufacture. Round cigars typically provide more airflow than box-pressed varieties and therefore generate larger volumes of smoke per puff. They can also be slightly harder to keep lit as there is less pressure on each puff taken from them compared to box-pressed cigars.