Lighting with a zippo

[bluenoser]

So I've noticed both on the previous forum and a couple other's I've landed on people seem to take issue with lighting a cigar with a zippo. I've used mine since I got into cigars and never noticed any kind of "taste" from the fuel, though I usually let it burn for about 30 seconds before lighting. I do have troubles getting a good even toast sometimes but it's usually wind related as well. Would a butane torch lighter really make much difference in my enjoyment of a cigar?

[Demuths1770]

maybe a better toast from a butane. if you wanna give it a try to see if you notice a difference you could grad a cheap ronson jetlite or try a local B&Ms butane torch first when you smoke at there lounge. never tried with a zippo 1. because the ronson was so cheap and 2. i hate filling zippos up every week lol

[bluenoser]

That's my biggest issue, since lately I've only had 1 or 2 a week it seems every time I grab the thing I need to refill it. No local b&m's/lounge around here so can't try there. Maybe I'll try to tack a ronson onto my next order to give one a try. I have seen z-plus and Thunderbird butane inserts for a zippo which would be kind of cool, could still use my zippo but with without the constant refueling.
Might have to give one a try.

[jp1979]

http://vectorkgm.com/official/thunderbird-lighter/

[TCBSmokes]

That's my biggest issue, since lately I've only had 1 or 2 a week it seems every time I grab the thing I need to refill it. No local b&m's/lounge around here so can't try there. Maybe I'll try to tack a ronson onto my next order to give one a try. I have seen z-plus and Thunderbird butane inserts for a zippo which would be kind of cool, could still use my zippo but with without the constant refueling.
Might have to give one a try.

Yeah, a member on PUFF once mentioned and demonstrated on video that you could use the insert from a Bugatti inside a zippo and have a butane zippo. Best of both worlds!

However, bear in mind, some butanes have trouble lighting in sub-freezing temps! So I'm actually in the market for a Zippo for wintertime use.

[SeaGarr]

Yeah, a member on PUFF once mentioned and demonstrated on video that you could use the insert from a Bugatti inside a zippo and have a butane zippo. Best of both worlds!

However, bear in mind, some butanes have trouble lighting in sub-freezing temps! So I'm actually in the market for a Zippo for wintertime use.

Zippo purchase justified! Now, just to add a few other items for the free shipping and all is good.

For The Win .

[Deke]

Yeah, a member on PUFF once mentioned and demonstrated on video that you could use the insert from a Bugatti inside a zippo and have a butane zippo. Best of both worlds!

However, bear in mind, some butanes have trouble lighting in sub-freezing temps! So I'm actually in the market for a Zippo for wintertime use.

1. My understanding is that the insides of the Bugatti B-1001 will fit in a standard Zippo. About $15 on CBid. Nice thing is that the insert has a clear fuel tank, so you can see exactly how full it is.

2. I've seen outdoor retailers discuss problems with butane in cold weather. Better butane will work better in colder temps.

[ky70]

1. My understanding is that the insides of the Bugatti B-1001 will fit in a standard Zippo. About $15 on CBid. Nice thing is that the insert has a clear fuel tank, so you can see exactly how full it is.

2. I've seen outdoor retailers discuss problems with butane in cold weather. Better butane will work better in colder temps.

I can confirm that the Bugatti insert fits inside a zippo. I'm running 3 zippos with butane inserts (1 is a soft flame insert).

As an cold weather smoker, I can confirm that butane will not light if it gets too cold. To combat this, I keep my lighter in my pants pocket so it's against my body and then I don't have any trouble with em lighting.

[jp1979]

I swapped out my lighter fluid zippo insert with a thunderbird butane soft flame insert. Wayyyyyyy better

[Emperor Zurg]

IMO no. I use a zippo for pipes and cigars both. Never noticed a fuel tast beyond the first couple puffs and even then it doesn't bother me. I've done the torch and toast thing and although it's easier to get a good solid light that way, once the cigar is underway there isn't any difference that I can tell. Others however, fill argue fiercely to the contrary.