stinkhead Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Does anyone have any soft flame lighter recommendations? I am in the market for a new one as I really prefer the process of lighting a cigar over a soft flame as opposed to a torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I like the IM corona one. If i smoked somewhere there is no breeze at all i would use it a lot more than i do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irratebass Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Here ya go, ranging anywhere from $18 - $90 use code RCIGAR17 for 17% offwww.famous-smoke.com/search?kw=Soft+flame+lighterSent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdneighbor Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have the new Xikar Forte Soft Flame lighter and love it. It's windproof and has a nice punch cutter built into it. The only downside is that it either has a small fuel tank or it's a very thirsty lighter. http://xikar.com/products/lighters/forte-soft/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomF Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I've got a Xikar EX which I like a lot. Best used indoors. Although it says windproof, and it is, it's still hard to light a cigar in the wind whether or not the flame goes out. I use mine in non-windy environments. http://www.xikar.com/products/lighters/ex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HavanaSunday Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 IM Corona is a great option. Love mine so much I keep a spare. If I ever lost it I would be lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Kipling Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have several soft flame pipe lighters and use those. I also use a lighter designed for BBQs. All of these work fine.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatypusMaximus Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have the new Xikar Forte Soft Flame lighter and love it. It's windproof and has a nice punch cutter built into it. The only downside is that it either has a small fuel tank or it's a very thirsty lighter.http://xikar.com/products/lighters/forte-soft/I have the same lighter in silver. Great lighter!Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I happen to be partial to Dupont lighters, but my preference is for a jet lighter when smoking outside, and outside is where I smoke most often. I us a Dupont in the shop and other places... Cheers! -Piggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasGuy82 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Can't go wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc2001 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Curious, why do some favor soft flame rather than jet? I understand jet flame burns hotter (which is a plus in my mind), but as long as the jet flame doesn't come in direct contact with the tobacco I don't see why anyone would prefer a soft flame. I always hold the jet flame about 1/2" from the tobacco, and wind doesn't affect it much, it works great in just about any conditions. My soft flame lighters in the past have all had problems with clogging and breaking, whereas my jet lighters give me years of service with very few problems. I've used wood matches many times, especially when I travel and my lighter gets confiscated or lost. but don't enjoy that. I also tried, once and only once, using a little spanish cedar sheet to light my cigar - ruined a perfectly good cigar! I guess there is some novelty to it, or maybe some romanticizing? I just don't get it, what am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PigFish Posted February 3, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, Philc2001 said: Curious, why do some favor soft flame rather than jet? I understand jet flame burns hotter (which is a plus in my mind), but as long as the jet flame doesn't come in direct contact with the tobacco I don't see why anyone would prefer a soft flame. I always hold the jet flame about 1/2" from the tobacco, and wind doesn't affect it much, it works great in just about any conditions. My soft flame lighters in the past have all had problems with clogging and breaking, whereas my jet lighters give me years of service with very few problems. I've used wood matches many times, especially when I travel and my lighter gets confiscated or lost. but don't enjoy that. I also tried, once and only once, using a little spanish cedar sheet to light my cigar - ruined a perfectly good cigar! I guess there is some novelty to it, or maybe some romanticizing? I just don't get it, what am I missing? For me it is the use of a luxury lighter... nothing more. I won't use a Bic, unless I have no other choice. Have any of you measured the temperature of the foot of a cigar? I have and it can exceed 1000F! I don't see a soft flame, torch flame or otherwise (the heat from) damaging a cigar in the least. This is more cigar myth as I see it. I too prefer the convenience of a torch lighter. BUT, I just love the nostalgic feel of using the Dupont. When practicality overtakes the use of the Dupont, it is put away and a more convenient source of heat is used. That would typically be a Zippo with a torch insert. That is my take. Oh, and I will let the flame touch the cigar all day long... No damage done. I don't believe in this 'don't touch the flame' stuff. That is my 2 cents worth. Lighting a cigar is not rocket science, it is a custom. Enjoy it while you can still do it, regardless your choices! Cheers! -the Pig 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I love my DuPont Ligne 2 when indoors. The "ping" is a lovely sound and the thing is indestructible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkhead Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Yeah it's more of a feeling you get when using them then actual results. I find it way more relaxing using a soft flame. A torch always feels so rushed to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Another Xikar EX user here. Although not the prettiest design, and despite also owning some "nice" IM Corona and Dupont (Ligne 1 and 2s) soft-flame lighters as well as two torches, the EX is what I almost always grab. Has become the standard lighter to me. It is extremely versatile, use it indoors and outdoors and I very much like its windproof hybrid kind of softflame. In cases where you've got difficulties to get a cigar lit outdoors with that thing conditions simply arent't set for an outdoors smoke for me anyway. What I like about a soft flame is, I don't have to hectically turn the crank as needed with a torch, just slowly turn the cigar. I simply feel more comfortable with that and the result appears always nicer, more even to me. For touch-ups, however, the torch is the better tool. I heard it's not being produced anymore (?), so perhaps the Forte Soft as suggested by the @weirdneighbor might be an alternative? Looks as if both models were based on the same core technique (can someone confirm? - the heated-coil tech?). Guess I may need to also get one of those before my EX will do the exitus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 3 hours ago, PigFish said: Oh, and I will let the flame touch the cigar all day long... No damage done. I don't believe in this 'don't touch the flame' stuff. Concur, I guess that only holds true for lighting up using petrol lighters or matches (every fuel that may cause sooting). Not an issue with butane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 16 minutes ago, Fugu said: Concur, I guess that only holds true for lighting up using petrol lighters or matches (every fuel that may cause sooting). Not an issue with butane. ... yes, odorized gasses as well. -P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Yep, I'd think so, too. Everything that may leave a residual from incomplete burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdneighbor Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Fugu said: Another Xikar EX user here. Although not the prettiest design, and despite also owning some "nice" IM Corona and Dupont (Ligne 1 and 2s) soft-flame lighters as well as two torches, the EX is what I almost always grab. Has become the standard lighter to me. It is extremely versatile, use it indoors and outdoors and I very much like its windproof hybrid kind of softflame. In cases where you've got difficulties to get a cigar lit outdoors with that thing conditions simply arent't set for an outdoors smoke for me anyway. What I like about a soft flame is, I don't have to hectically turn the crank as needed with a torch, just slowly turn the cigar. I simply feel more comfortable with that and the result appears always nicer, more even to me. For touch-ups, however, the torch is the better tool. I heard it's not being produced anymore (?), so perhaps the Forte Soft as suggested by the @weirdneighbor might be an alternative? Looks as if both models were based on the same core technique (can someone confirm? - the heated-coil tech?). Guess I may need to also get one of those before my EX will do the exitus. Can confirm: it does have the heated coil to make it windproof. Have not heard whether the EX is discontinued, sounds like it's just an extension if the Forte line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanIGetAHolla Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 The Colibri Julius looks interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I have a couple IM Corona pipe lighters I like, one with a double flame nozzle. I also have a palladium DuPont Gatsby that hardly gets used. Go for a IM Corona pipe lighter, or similar flint and butane. It hurts a lot less than when your friend drops your expensive DuPont on the concrete sidewalk and dents it up...Like Piggy stated, a soft flame is mostly impractical, but more about ritual and luxury. I mostly use my 5 dollar torches that I keep in the work van, suitcase, and desk... since I mostly smoke outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 IM Corona are lovely, Dunhill and Dupont too. Although you can get vintage 60's Duponts for $40 ish on eBay, great deal. To be honest I've used Zippo lighters with naptha in the past and couldn't taste any flavours from the fuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.15b5f6bc4159a73805a9f118f79a68ca.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now