I used to use matches.

About 5 years ago I bought a Colibri Trifecta. I have used it ever since, without any problems. A couple of months ago I was in China-Mart and found a Colibri "Firebird" in the camping section. For $12 I bought one. I've used it on nearly a dozen sticks so far without any problems.

I carry the Firebird everyday because I don't care if it gets all scratched up with the change in my pockets or if I lose it. I carry the Trifecta when I know I'll be smoking a cigar that day or if it's really windy out.

I really like jet flame butane lighters. YMMV.