Cigar Lighters?
Sleddog46
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What do you guys use for a cigar lighter? I see the many types of lighters, 1 flame, 2 flame or 3. Right now I use a torch like you use to light a grill or fire. I've read that you shouldn't use a match or candle etc. I don't know the differences in the cigar lighters and would like your thoughts and comments.
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My advice on general lighter use would be not to put the flame directly on the foot, keep the flame back a ways and let the heat slowly light the foot.
Matches are ok but let the sulfur head completely burn off before you light the cigar.
Single jet flames are ok but take longer on the initial light. And they are great for re-lights or touch-ups.
I like the alec bradley burner (turned down to it's lowest setting) for my initial light. Re-lights are pretty good with it too. But it's a **** to operate if there's any wind.
I've seen a lot of guys using cedar slats/matches. Would like to order some to give it a try. I think for lighting indoors they're the way to go.
There's only been one or two occasions where I was glad I had a triple torch. Most if the time I'd rather use something that consumes less fuel and toasts slower. Half the fun of smoking is taking your time to light up.
I also carry the Black Ops single flame lighters. I have a couple of them, and love everything about them. They are very sturdy, easy to adjust, and great for touch ups. (Also dirt cheap)
So I toast with the CEO, then I will switch to the Black Ops to complete the lighting.
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I have a dozen or so torch lighters I use a lot, but most the time, I can never find them, but the Bic lighters never disappear.
Although, my little brother got me 5 boxes of Davidoff Giant cigar matches, the I really like.
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After an even toast of the foot, I then go back over it with more heat until I just start to see some ash forming. When the entire foot has an even dotting of ash, then I will finally put the cigar in my mouth and puff. I take a lot of care and thoroughly enjoy the process of lighting a cigar, it IS a ritual to me
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"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
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"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
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I like to turn the end of my cigar evenly black and then wait a few minutes and sniff the foot before hitting it again and then starting to smoke the cigar.
I usually slow toast with a quad flame. Does it use a lot of fuel? Yes. Do I mind? No, but I also don't burn the wrapper. Everybody has their own preferences. I just like to watch the foot slowly glow to life.
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