A finish in which cigars are squared off under pressure, usually by packing them tightly into a box or a press after rolling. Sides come out flat and the corners defined.
Why it matters
Pressing compacts the filler slightly and changes how the cigar sits in the mouth and on a table; some smokers report a tighter, more focused draw, though flavor effects remain contested.
In context
"Box-press it - the shape sells itself on the shelf."