Lighting with a zippo

[bluenoser]

So being that I smoke entirely out doors I probably would benefit from a torch, less troubles getting a decent light

[Hardheaded]

I have not noticed much flavor difference with a zippo. Ive only had a few from the last few weeks. My wife was nice enough to buy me an engraved zippo so I'm going to use it. Too bad its not a standard size zippo or I would just get a butane insert.

[bluenoser]

I think that's the route I'll take. Mine doesn't have any sentimental value but I've had it for as long as I can remember. Now single flame or double?

[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.

[AlanS]

Blake I have a better question maybe you can help. What good is a lighter when the cigar is FROZEN? Lol

[bobajob]

zippos stink of lighter fluid. If part of your smoking experience has become the aroma of lighter fluid, you may miss it!
Personally, I really dislike it. For me it's the equivalent of putting coke in scotch.
However, if you enjoy it it doesn't matter does it? Churchill used to dip his sticks in port FFS!

[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 .

[Indyhp]

I smoked cigarettes for 30 years and tried all kinds of lighters.

I gave up Zippos when I got tired of the freshly-refilled Zippo leaking in my pocket and irritating the skin on my leg.

I gave up refillable soft flames when I got tired of them not working and constantly having to be refilled.

After a lot of years, I settled on the simplicity and reliability of a Bic.

I gave up cigarettes some years ago, and recent got into smoking cigars. Since I always smoke outside, I prefer a torch.

Since I only smoke a few cigars a week, I don't mind having to refill it. The single flame is best for touch ups, and the triple is way overkill.

I'm in the market for a good double flame cigar lighter with a punch to carry in my pocket, but until then I've got a few single flame torches I use.

[CamoSutra]

I was listening to Cigar Dave's show Saturday, and he mentioned that Zippo now has an "odorless" lighter fluid that apparently doesn't impart much naptha-taste/odor to a cigar. Dang, I gave away the last of my Zippo lighters years ago, switched to torches (better for toasting the foot) and Bics (for backup when the torch runs out of butane).

[droy1958]

Most people think so. The soft flame isn't as hot and won't scorch the foot of the cigar like a torch can if you get it too close.

Personally I think the method of lighting is one of the most overrated aspects of cigar smoking. I may get flamed for this, but I use a Bic 3/4 of the time. I toast the foot and light it up with no issues or bad taste. I only pull out the torch if it is windy and I have trouble keeping a Bic lit.

Flame on.

I'm the same way. I use a Bic most of the time, and my torch on a windy day. I never liked a Zippo as I can taste the lighter fluid even with a cigarette. Just never cared for the taste....