redryno247
Evolving Lead Gorilla
The question at hand is this; to use a torch lighter (wind resistant, butane fuel, jet lighter) or a BIC-type lighter (lighter fuel, flame lighter).
VS.
My first few cigars were lit (unevenly I might add), using a flame type lighter. This was simply out of convenience; it's what I had on hand. Did it get the job done? Yes. Was it perfect? No. The problem with this type of lighter is that it's most susceptible to wind. I personally like to be able to get a lot of heat to the cigar in a short amount of time. I was never really able to do this using a flame type lighter. As already mentioned, I also suffered from many an uneven burn. It should be stated, that attempting to correct/fix an uneven burn with a flame type light, while not impossible, I found to be quite difficult. I usually would end up charing the wrapper; producing a bitter taste in the smoking experience. In my humble estimation a flame type lighter should be used in a pinch. In fact, I'd personally opt for matches over a flame type lighter.
I quickly made the jump to a torch lighter, and immediately noticed a huge difference. The biggest difference between the two types is that a torch lighter produces a hotter burning, wind resistant flame, that allowed me to put a large amount of heat to my cigar in a short amount of time. A torch lighter allowed me the opportunity to toast the cigar rather than light it. By toasting the cigar I found I was able to get a much more even burn over the course of the smoke.
By "toast" I'm referring to the process where, rather than begin with the cigar in your mouth, you keep the cigar gripped in your hand, holding it at a comfortable horizontal position. You then ignite the torch lighter and place the tip of the flame to the foot of the cigar; making sure to cover the entire surface area of the foot with the tip of the flame. This allows the tobacco at the foot of the cigar to take on heat, beginning to burn. After the entire foot of the cigar has been toasted, you can draw in a couple of initial puffs, to help draw the heat down into the cigar. Your cigar is now lit and you should notice that you have a nice even burn established, with little to no charred wrapper.
I've noticed that the price range for a torch lighter vary as much as does the style. While everyone likely has their own oppinion on which torch lighter is best, it's probably best for you to find the one that fits you; in terms of style (looks), feel, no. of jets (1, 2, 3), and price. Another consideration might be company.
I've had two different torch lighters, my first being a Colibri Firebird. This cost me $10 and worked fine until the butane ran out. I was unfortunately unable to refill the lighter because the valve was too shallow in the body of the lighter. My second lighter came to me free through a promotion. It was the Colibri Cigar II. I've refilled this lighter a couple of different times, and except for a couple of mislights, has performed great for me. At this time, this is the perfect lighter for me as it suits all the criteria I listed above. Pictured below is what this lighter looks like (minus the CI logo), mine is black and silver.
While finding the perfect lighter can prove more challenging sometimes than finding what to smoke this weekend, it's worth the time and investment to find what works best for you. If it were me, I'd opt for a torch lighter and go from there. Which such a wide range of choices just within torch lighter, you're sure to find something you'll love and that will serve you well for years to come.
Thanks for reading.
I quickly made the jump to a torch lighter, and immediately noticed a huge difference. The biggest difference between the two types is that a torch lighter produces a hotter burning, wind resistant flame, that allowed me to put a large amount of heat to my cigar in a short amount of time. A torch lighter allowed me the opportunity to toast the cigar rather than light it. By toasting the cigar I found I was able to get a much more even burn over the course of the smoke.
By "toast" I'm referring to the process where, rather than begin with the cigar in your mouth, you keep the cigar gripped in your hand, holding it at a comfortable horizontal position. You then ignite the torch lighter and place the tip of the flame to the foot of the cigar; making sure to cover the entire surface area of the foot with the tip of the flame. This allows the tobacco at the foot of the cigar to take on heat, beginning to burn. After the entire foot of the cigar has been toasted, you can draw in a couple of initial puffs, to help draw the heat down into the cigar. Your cigar is now lit and you should notice that you have a nice even burn established, with little to no charred wrapper.
I've noticed that the price range for a torch lighter vary as much as does the style. While everyone likely has their own oppinion on which torch lighter is best, it's probably best for you to find the one that fits you; in terms of style (looks), feel, no. of jets (1, 2, 3), and price. Another consideration might be company.
I've had two different torch lighters, my first being a Colibri Firebird. This cost me $10 and worked fine until the butane ran out. I was unfortunately unable to refill the lighter because the valve was too shallow in the body of the lighter. My second lighter came to me free through a promotion. It was the Colibri Cigar II. I've refilled this lighter a couple of different times, and except for a couple of mislights, has performed great for me. At this time, this is the perfect lighter for me as it suits all the criteria I listed above. Pictured below is what this lighter looks like (minus the CI logo), mine is black and silver.
While finding the perfect lighter can prove more challenging sometimes than finding what to smoke this weekend, it's worth the time and investment to find what works best for you. If it were me, I'd opt for a torch lighter and go from there. Which such a wide range of choices just within torch lighter, you're sure to find something you'll love and that will serve you well for years to come.
Thanks for reading.