I love "experts"!

[PhilB]

Somehow, I ended up watching this YouTube video...



...and something struck me as odd. He seems to think that Bic lighters burn a different fuel than his torch lighters. I mentioned this in the comments and...it did not go well.

My comment may or may not be deleted, but I still have a screenshot. Am I the one who's confused here?

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[droy1958]

I've burned an acre of tobacco with a Bic, but a torch is nice when available.....

[Emperor Zurg]

Bic lighters are filled with butane. That guy doesn't have a clue.
smash a bic open once and see how the fuel flashes off. ...just like butane





(Disclaimer: for safety reasons, and to protect the stupid from hilarious injuries, this post does not advocate smashing bic lighters)

[droy1958]

Bic lighters are filled with butane. That guy doesn't have a clue.
smash a bic open once and see how the fuel flashes off. ...just like butane





(Disclaimer: for safety reasons, and to protect the stupid from hilarious injuries, this post does not advocate smashing bic lighters)

I thought Bics were filled with goat farts????...

[Emperor Zurg]

I thought Bics were filled with goat farts????...

Well they're made in China like everything else these days so they're prolly filled with Chinaman farts

[droy1958]

Well they're made in China like everything else these days so they're prolly filled with Chinaman farts

Holy shit, I may have a steady job!!!.....

[Emperor Zurg]

Only if you like to eat lots of sauerkraut

[Nature]

The 'expert' advice I offer is just to enjoy what you smoke. Light it however you want.

You are absolutely correct. He does state No Butane, if I understand the universal symbol of a red circle with a diagonal line through it correctly. The store lighters are fueled in the same way as a torch, just jetted differently to mix with the other required component of combustion; oxygen, resulting in a hotter, more directed flame. Some may say a soft flame may be preferred over a torch, especially in the hands of the less experienced. There is less chance of scorching the tobacco. Overall, the video doesn't offer other bad direction and would be helpful to the novice. On the butane specificity, it is incorrect. @PhilB , for a newcomer to cigars, you are well informed. I can see you've done your research.

[PhilB]

@PhilB , for a newcomer to cigars, you are well informed. I can see you've done your research.

Thanks. I have somewhat obsessive tendencies when it comes to any hobby. I endlessly research everything I can about it.

Some of this gentleman's other videos also have...interesting advice (there's one where he circles the lit cigar near his face repeatedly, as that helps him pick out flavours...)

[Tman]

Nice catch on the error! Xikar also sells soft flame lighter that I prefer to use on non-windy days. Check them out if you get a chance. I think soft flame increases the enjoyment of a cigar. There's something about a wavering flame.