help. Varied lighting techq.

[SuperChuck]

I think lighting technique is kind of overrated, personally.

I think the most important part is to get the cigar lit fairly evenly.

With matches, I usually do a draw and turn technique. Then a take a second to inspect it to make sure it looks lit all the way around..

With a torch, I usually sear the end pretty evenly first, then stick it in my mouth for a draw and turn technique. Again, check it's lit evenly before settling in.

If you find something that works for you, then that's the best way to do it.

[Moheganson]

Just the the cigar. It's not rocket science. This "toast the foot" or whatever I've been told by people is silly. I use Zippos and have never experienced any ill side affects that people claim they sense when they use a Zippo. Matches are fine too. Don't make a big deal over it.

[ForgedByFire]

Just the the cigar. It's not rocket science. This "toast the foot" or whatever I've been told by people is silly. I use Zippos and have never experienced any ill side affects that people claim they sense when they use a Zippo. Matches are fine too. Don't make a big deal over it.

Agreed, I use a regular lighter with a rotation draw and never have any problems. I think alot of this is for show, kind of like smelling the cork off a bottle of wine. After I light a bit I blow on the foot a bit to see where I'm hot and where I'm not. As long as you are burning even you did it right.

[SuperChuck]

Agreed, I use a regular lighter with a rotation draw and never have any problems. I think alot of this is for show, kind of like smelling the cork off a bottle of wine. After I light a bit I blow on the foot a bit to see where I'm hot and where I'm not. As long as you are burning even you did it right.

Um, actually, you smell the cork of a bottle of wine looking for a musty smell. If a wine with a real cork is stored standing up, the cork can get moldy, lending off flavors to the wine.