Lighting with a zippo

[bluenoser]

would the soft flame be better than the torch?

[Cool Breeze]

would the soft flame be better than the torch?

Most people think so. The soft flame isn't as hot and won't scorch the foot of the cigar like a torch can if you get it too close.

Personally I think the method of lighting is one of the most overrated aspects of cigar smoking. I may get flamed for this, but I use a Bic 3/4 of the time. I toast the foot and light it up with no issues or bad taste. I only pull out the torch if it is windy and I have trouble keeping a Bic lit.

Flame on.

[SeaGarr]

Most people think so. The soft flame isn't as hot and won't scorch the foot of the cigar like a torch can if you get it too close.

Personally I think the method of lighting is one of the most overrated aspects of cigar smoking. I may get flamed for this, but I use a Bic 3/4 of the time. I toast the foot and light it up with no issues or bad taste. I only pull out the torch if it is windy and I have trouble keeping a Bic lit.

Flame on.

LOL! I don't know if you'll get flamed for that or not - but I do know I will not be the one doing it... it's whatever.

I know that I really enjoy the ritual of lighting a cigar. I think it's because it reminds me to slow down and enjoy. Of all the possible methods, my absolute favorite method of lighting a cigar is off of a gas range. Just something about standing in a kitchen and lighting up a cigar.

Beyond that, I am a huge fan of the match. My 4" matches force me to slow down before getting into the cigar the most. I love my single flame torches more than any other lighter as I can touch up a cigar with them like nothing else. That and they work better than anything ese I have ever used on the golf course.

There is something to lighting an expensive stick with a Bic that I enjoy more than lighting a less expensive stick with one... but I really dislike Zippo's. When the fluid leaks out of it inside my jeans pocket - the reaction it has with my skin has left me... disliking the tool.

[Cool Breeze]

There is something to lighting an expensive stick with a Bic that I enjoy more than lighting a less expensive stick with one... but I really dislike Zippo's.

lol
I do occasionally use a more refined method. I bought a Davidoff Nicaragua a couple of months ago and thought it deserved more than the Bic so I broke out a cedar spill and got all fancy with it.

[SeaGarr]

lol
i do occasionally use a more refined method. I bought a davidoff nicaragua a couple of months ago and thought it deserved more than the bic so i broke out a cedar spill and got all fancy with it.

f.a.n.c.y .

Lol

[droy1958]

Most people think so. The soft flame isn't as hot and won't scorch the foot of the cigar like a torch can if you get it too close.

Personally I think the method of lighting is one of the most overrated aspects of cigar smoking. I may get flamed for this, but I use a Bic 3/4 of the time. I toast the foot and light it up with no issues or bad taste. I only pull out the torch if it is windy and I have trouble keeping a Bic lit.

Flame on.

I'm the same way. I use a Bic most of the time, and my torch on a windy day. I never liked a Zippo as I can taste the lighter fluid even with a cigarette. Just never cared for the taste....

[Chadderkdawg]

I just ordered the Thunderbird 2 flame torch this morning, will gladly report back once I have a chance to use it.

[bluenoser]

I might pick one of the torch inserts sometime to try. Other than constantly needing to refill the zippo the wind is my biggest issue. If I smoked inside it wouldn't but I'm always outside and the wind never stops in in Saskatchewan so the torch would probably be best.

I just ordered the Thunderbird 2 flame torch this morning, will gladly report back once I have a chance to use it.

Please do, I'd like to know how well they work

[Chadderkdawg]

Please do, I'd like to know how well they work

Got the thunderbird in this weekend, and I really love it. Great torch but has the zippo look and feel that I really like. Don't hesitate, grab one of these today. Got mine for 15 bucks from lighters direct, they said that the tank was drained, but it lit right up for me out of the packaging.

[tmoran]

I have a double flame torch insert and it works great. I imagine the soft flame version works very well, too, as long as you're not out in the wind.