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How do you light up?

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spm248

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So I was lighting up a lovely no-name Maduro I bought in Havana last week at a Habanos store that rolled some of their own "casa cigars" (fat and spicy) and I was thinking about all the different ways you can light a cigar. I know all the rules about what makes the best possible light; cedar strips, butane torch lighters etc. I've tried most of the options but seem to stick to my trusty 10 year old copper zippo (I know, tisk tisk). So here is my question.

What does everyone use to light their cigars? Butane torch, gas lighters (zippos, etc), matches, BBQ coals, flint and steel, kitchen stove (I tried that once when I was a little to young to smoke ;) and I got a little patch of my hair with the cigar ha :D )?

Any of you guys like to buck the system and still stick with the trusty *twank* of a zippo?

Names and models would be helpful too in case I want to sell out and get a torch...
 
I light up with my trusty zippo also. Any touch-ups that need to be made I make with a single jet flame butane lighter though.
 
Nothing wrong with a Zippo. I prefer a torch for it's additional wind resistance and increased precision for touch ups, but a gas station Bic does me just fine as well.
 
Old habits, like some questions, die hard.

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I have a triple jet Colibri lighter that is my favorite. If I can't find it, or it's out of fuel, I'll go for a box of matches.
 
I have a twin flame butane lighter that I use....
 
Butane torch for me. Wooden matches otherwise. Every once and a while a Bic in a pinch.
 
After trying all the easy stuff, I read about and subsequently purchased a Blazer lighter (single torch). The one thing that is so great is it's gas tank just keeps on ticking and ticking and ticking. I have a clear tank and I swear that I get two to three weeks out of a fill up.
 
I mostly use a Ronson Jetlite from Wal-Mart. They're only $3 so it's no big deal if I loose it or break it. My current one has been ticking for about a year.

Aside from that, I have a Master handheld torch and also a Master stand-up continuous flame torch. Both are outstanding.

I have used matches a few times but don't prefer them as it takes a little bit of time to light up.
 
I use the trusty 'ole Dupont brushed palladium ligne 2. My favorite cigar accessory ever.
 
whatever method of flame that is closest to me LOL

mostly though I use my triple flame butane lighter
 
Triple Flame torch here as well. Great to light up with, great for touch ups, and great for windy days...
 
I've yet to meet the butane torch that was worth the purchase price. I just flic my bic, but even these have gone down hill. Until recently, I could never claim to have used one up. Now, even they don't last more than a week or 2.
 
Bic lighters. I have a tendency to lose lighters worth more than a Bic. I've lost 6 Ronson Jetlites but no Bics. Funny how that works.
 
Anyone have the xikar pipeline lighter? It looks like a real classy lighter if your not into the whole jet propulsion thing...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWa4x5grGn0
 
I use matches when I can, but since my smoking is done outside, that's not very often...

I use a Ronson torch... Lovely cheap torch lighter that is refillable and does a nice job.
 
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