Regal Lighters

[Ghost8475]

Thought that i would review this lighter in case anyone was inquiring about buying one, or one in a similar price range.
First Appearance

Not to shabby, the box has a nice "scale" effect to it, and has that "classy" look to it.

The Opening


Now this is fairly easy on the eyes. It has a satin interior, and laying diagonal in the box is the lighter itself.

Here is a picture of the lighter propped inside the box


The lighter Itself


Pretty sharp lookin if you ask me. A gold finish with rubber grip edges, and their logo printed on the front. The rubber on the sides has a ridged texture, and has a medium feel to it. It not hard as a rock, but its not squishy either. I think the black accents the gold rather nicely. On the bottom is the flame control, and also the refill site (for butane).



It is a single flame torch lighter, and as you can see the lighting mechanism is to simple pull back the slot, and it ignites itself. The only problem i found was that the flame fluctuates to much. Such as i have to re-adjust it almost every time. Because it is either to much, or not enough to get that perfect cone if you will. As for toasting the foot of the cigar - it is rather nice - because of the rubber, you can keep the lighter lit for quite awhile with out feeling the heat; it also does a fairly nice job of it as well.

I really enjoy this lighter, and it has not given me any problems yet. There is a year warranty on it from the company; which is also a nicety. This lighter was fairly inexpensive, i believe it cost me 12 dollars at my local head shop. And as you can see, it is fairly nice for the price you pay. So all in all, i would have to rate the lighter a solid 8.5. Simply because it has that modern high class look, but doesn't cost what a modern high class lighter would cost you. I docked it because of the flame issue. Now keep in mind that this might only be my lighter that does this, but i think that it's to much of a factor to ignore (the reason why you buy a lighter is to light stuff with).
So in conclusion if you are strapped for cash - such as i was - and are looking for a fairly good lighter; than look no further, because Regal is your man.


-Ghost

[Bluesmudge]

I can't wait to see the larger photos. I think a good looking lighter is all part of the experience of enjoying a good cigar. Its hard for me to imagine siting down for a nice smoke and starting it off with a clear bic lighter or something similar, but for the price of a fancy lighter you could buy a whole lot of cigars, this one seems to be a good compromise.

[DeeDubya]

I can't wait to see the larger photos. I think a good looking lighter is all part of the experience of enjoying a good cigar. Its hard for me to imagine siting down for a nice smoke and starting it off with a clear bic lighter or something similar, but for the price of a fancy lighter you could buy a whole lot of cigars, this one seems to be a good compromise.

Even if you choose to use a fancy lighter, your absolute best result will be if you first light a cedar spill and then light your cigar with the spill. If not, then at least toast the foot with your lighter before drawing. The very first smoke that flows through the cigar will affect the taste start to finish.

It is a very nice lighter.

[ashauler]

snip......Its hard for me to imagine siting down for a nice smoke and starting it off with a clear bic lighter or something similar but for the price of a fancy lighter you could buy a whole lot of cigars...snip

This is exactly my lighter philosophy.....I would rather have the "whole lot of cigars". Different strokes.....