Another vote for La Gloria Cubana. Start with the regular line, then the Serie lines (N, R). I'm a butane stickler, at least for toasting the foot. Then I go to matches for the light. Whatever cutter and lighter you end up with, I HIGHLY recommend Xikar. Guaranteed for life, they are the Craftsman of cigar tools. I have both a V-cutter and a regular. Try any cigar that strikes your fancy. You will find and change favorites many times over on the journey. I started with mild cigars, now favor full-bodied headknocker cigars. I LOVE Camacho, EP Carrillo, and La Gloria Cubana. All have cigars to cover the range of mild to bold.