What kind of lighter do you use?

**Silencei2** · 11-30-2008, 07:27 PM

Just wanted to start a thread to see who uses what kind of lighter.

I use a Lotus dual flame for the most part. A lot of times I find the dual flame to be a little overkill except on large gauge cigars so I keep my first torch I've ever purchased around, a dependable Colibri with punch cut on the bottom. I've also started trying out matches which seems to work pretty well but I rarely have enough of the stick part to get a good toast going. The last one I want to try is using the cedar strips that come around certain cigars. Last time I tried this method the cedar never caught fire and just smoldered.

**Corvin** · 12-01-2008, 08:46 AM

I choose "Other" since I normally just use a Bic. Although I am in the market for a new lighter, probably looking for something in a single flame, I just can't justify the $100+ they want at my local B&M.

**Cabaiguan Juan** · 12-01-2008, 09:37 AM

Z-Plus insert or cedar spills.

**Diesel Grinch** · 12-01-2008, 09:42 AM

What ever happens to be on fire at the moment.

DG

**ashauler** · 12-01-2008, 09:55 AM

I still use a bic almost every time.

**DeeDubya** · 12-01-2008, 10:09 AM

Hobart Airforce 625 Plazma Cutter

**mrtr33** · 12-01-2008, 10:19 AM

I use a dual flame, cheapie generic brand torch lighter, and thanks to DW, I have recently been using cedar spills. Very very nice.

I will say that I don't like the dual-flame lighter, simply because it fries smaller-gauged cigars.

**CAJUNBLAZE** · 12-01-2008, 05:09 PM

I use a tiger triple flame. Bought it from a B&M in Alabama. I won a little contest and didn't want to take full advantage of their generosity so I bought the lighter.

I haven't been disappointed with it yet. It is a little heavy on fuel consumption but butane is rather cheap.

**mrtr33** · 12-01-2008, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by DeeDubya

Hobart Airforce 625 Plazma Cutter

That's pretty funny.

**Eville** · 12-01-2008, 06:01 PM

how do you ground it?

**Silencei2** · 12-02-2008, 12:39 AM

Lol I wish I had a plasma cutter to light my stick.

For all those who use BICs, don't they usually say that it doesn't burn as clean as a torch and the unburned fuel will taint the taste of the cigar? I never tried it but I was wondering if anyone had some first had experience with it.

**SmoknTaz** · 12-02-2008, 12:46 AM

I use a cheapo (Ronson) one flame torch, does the trick for me.

**logan37** · 12-02-2008, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Silencei2

For all those who use BICs, don't they usually say that it doesn't burn as clean as a torch and the unburned fuel will taint the taste of the cigar? I never tried it but I was wondering if anyone had some first had experience with it.

Bic's do not alter the taste of cigars. Bic lighters use butane as fuel. Liquid lighter fluid, such as in a zippo will alter the taste of your cigar. As long as it's butane you're good to go.

**DeeDubya** · 12-02-2008, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Silencei2

Lol I wish I had a plasma cutter to light my stick.

For all those who use BICs, don't they usually say that it doesn't burn as clean as a torch and the unburned fuel will taint the taste of the cigar? I never tried it but I was wondering if anyone had some first had experience with it.

For me Bics work fine, as long as you don't dip into the flame. The yellow flame will deposit soot. Stay above the flame. A blue-flame torch will not deposit soot (cleaner flame).

**ashauler** · 12-02-2008, 09:18 AM

I have never noticed any funky taste from using my BIC, seems to work just fine and my cigars taste like, well, cigars. Like DeeDubya said though, I don't put the foot directly in the flame. The only time I ever use my torch is in windy conditions when the Bic just won't work. Doesn't mean that I don't have the obligatory collection of lighters though.

**Silencei2** · 12-02-2008, 10:31 AM

Ah i see, thanks for the clarification all. I guess I should've put BIC as one of the polling options

**bigwhiteash** · 12-02-2008, 10:34 AM

I'm a torch fanatic!

Normally I use a double flame, and point it directly at the foot, about 3" away. The flame never touches the foot, and I never draw on my cigar until it's fully lit. I'll hold the lighter until the foot glows, then blow on it to make sure it's evenly lit. Works flawlessly, but I do tend to use a lot of butane.

**FunkyCold5** · 12-03-2008, 02:16 PM

Vector Triple Flame for me. I love this lighter.

You don't really need 3 flames, but man is it awesome.

It's like, you don't really need a Ferrari or a Lambo or Porsche, etc, BUT you want one.

Andrew

**Galvanicfish** · 12-05-2008, 10:41 AM

I like my cheap-ass torch type bbq lighter I picked up for 3 bucks at the grocery store. It's a little bulky to wander around with, but I generally only smoke cigars in my den.

**creck01** · 12-05-2008, 11:44 AM

I just like using cheap torch lighters from the gas stations they work well and quickly. Only downfall is they sometimes run out of fuel after a few uses.