Smoker Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I think it would be interesting to find out who is using what! Especially as I am planning to switch from ordinary butane lighters to a butane torch. EDIT: I changed it to allow more than one option. EDIT: Added definition for Butane Torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Butane torch for me. If I'm feeling traditional, a cedar strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Everything but a Zippo. Mostly butane lighters with soft flame. Car actually has an electric cigar lighter in it. You don't see that so often these days..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SipIt Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Torch, nothing else works on the golf course. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoker Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Car actually has an electric cigar lighter in it. You don't see that so often these days..... Yeah that's true. I have an old car luckily, but I never use that lighter for some reason. In fact when I bought the car, the lighter wasn't working, so I bought an original replacement lol. Even though I don't use it, I want it working!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Triple flame butane lighter, works in any conditions to be found in the UK (and we do love a bit of weather). If camping, a stick from the fire just because it feels right somehow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irratebass Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I used to use torches exclusively (dual flame to be exact), but after watching The Dr Joe Show I started using matches exclusively or soft flame, and only use torches for when I'm outside or to do touch ups 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Triple flame butane lighter, works in any conditions to be found in the UK (and we do love a bit of weather). This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I've just recently become enamoured with the turbo butane lighter. It's handy for doing precise touch-ups on my cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackupster Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Triple flame torch! I put a light char the foot then puff while lighting. I was told it helps keep some of the initial burn "off" flavors from traveling through the cigar. Then touch up as needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap67 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Personally, I use a match or two to slightly toast the end and get it smoking, and then a torch to finish the burn off and ensure that the cigar is well-lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ky70 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 80% jet butane torch lighter 20% soft flame butane lighter More important than the tool though, I like to fully toast my cigars until they light...never taking a puff while the fire is on the cigar. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squarehead Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I have single,double and triple torch lighters.What I use depence on the gauge of the stick.Also the triple torches use a lot of fuel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbandz Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 A flaming cat always works for me. After a few years the burning hair smell is not even noticable. And you can get them for free! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 A flaming cat always works for me. After a few years the burning hair smell is not even noticable. And you can get them for free! I too enjoy the flaming cat light, but they've become such a burden to carry around in one's pocket. First off, most cat's won't fit in your pocket and invariably when you find one that will, it's the sort of cat that likes to scratch at anything it can find dangling. I used to deal with the dangly problem by putting the cat in my back pocket, but then one day I forgot all about the cat and sat down and, well, no more cat. So after that I abandoned the tradition and went with a soft flame Dunhill backed up with an Iroda for outdoors or travel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabashcr Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I have a triple flame butane torch I use for lighting, a single flame butane torch for touch-ups, and a regular Bic soft flame for purging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetary Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I answered torch, but I might be confused with the difference between "jet" and "torch". Google searches seem to return similar products for both terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artist Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 i usually run around to find a cigarette smoker, and try to light my cigar against their lit cigarette. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampagneInHand Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Torch or multiple wood matches that are free at the B&M. What shall we have? An '82 Margaux! Is it any good? Good....?, It will make you believe in God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoker Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 I answered torch, but I might be confused with the difference between "jet" and "torch". Google searches seem to return similar products for both terms. The butane torch is more like a large desktop version of a jet/turbo lighter. It's marketed more towards people wanting to light a fire outdoors, or make their creme brulee at home lol. It's almost like a blow torch. With a very large reservoir. Seems like I should have made it clearer though, because I think some people who use a jet lighter have chosen butane torch. My mistake. Turbo Lighters: https://www.google.com/search?q=%22turbo+lighter%22&num=100&lr=&safe=images&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiE-IrGguLKAhVCdQ8KHfk8ApUQ_AUICCgC&biw=1431&bih=1041 Butane Torches: https://www.google.com/search?q=%22butane+torch%22&num=100&lr=&safe=images&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi5xOzxguLKAhVEFQ8KHT8zCQ4Q_AUICCgC&biw=1431&bih=1041 Edit: Links added for clarification. I have also added a definition on the poll. Although on reflection, it might be that 'Butane torch' is, strictly speaking, a blowtorch that uses butane, and 'jet lighter' or 'turbo lighter' is just a marketing term that has come about to describe very small butane torches. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalls Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Use a Promotheus Triple T or a couple smaller triple flame butane lighters. Definitely the way to go. Matches don't work well on the plains here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapaNolan Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I'm not coordinated enough to use matches. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay023 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Use a jet torch, lookin to get one of them cool soft flames though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTO Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I've used a oxy/acetylene torch to a burning piece of wood out of a fire. If I want to smoke a cigar it will happen. I haven't rubbed stick together YET but if that's what it takes I'd do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narhcoc Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I prefer wood matches, but as others have stated, they can be a challenge if the weather doesn't cooperate. When I use a lighter, I use a butane soft flame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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