Cigar Weekly

Rob G · 11-16-2005, 03:24 PM

I just bought a box of Punch Rothschilds from JR's and they came with a free colibri lighter. It's the black one that says "CIGAR" on it. I filled it with butane and it seems to work okay. But the instructions that came with it state that it should not burn for longer than 10 seconds. That doesn't seem to be too useful for lighting a cigar. What's the problem? Will it get too hot?

linux13 · 11-16-2005, 07:18 PM

It should be fine to use for your stogies...

tchapchap · 11-16-2005, 08:17 PM

I got the same freebie lighter a while back on a JR deal. I believe it's a Colibri Firebird. 10 seconds?

I'm sure I've exceeded that on the occasional stubborn cigar. What the hell, I don't pay any attention to time limits anyway! If it gets too hot in my hand I'll cut the flame and let it cool a bit!

Anyhow, it's turned out to one of my handiest, most used lighters. Works good, feels right.....I like it!

stephenm2q · 11-23-2005, 09:09 PM

I've used one for more than a year, and maybe it's me, but I have yet to light a cigar in under 10 seconds! The thing works great - actually I have two that I use.

I think the 10 second wording is strictly a "liability issue" in case you burn yourself or light something other than a cigar on fire!

Stephen

Rob G · 11-24-2005, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephenm2q

I've used one for more than a year, and maybe it's me, but I have yet to light a cigar in under 10 seconds!

Stephen

I rarely light a cigar in under 10 seconds either. That's why I was concerned. I used it the other night and it seemed to work fine. No problems even though it burned for probably 20 - 30 seconds.

11-16-2005, 03:24 PM	#1
Rob G Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 16,245	Free Colibri Lighter From JR's I just bought a box of Punch Rothschilds from JR's and they came with a free colibri lighter. It's the black one that says "CIGAR" on it. I filled it with butane and it seems to work okay. But the instructions that came with it state that it should not burn for longer than 10 seconds. That doesn't seem to be too useful for lighting a cigar. What's the problem? Will it get too hot? __________________ Rob If people can tell me where to smoke, I can tell them where to go, too.

11-16-2005, 08:17 PM	#3
tchapchap Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Right here Posts: 4,285	I got the same freebie lighter a while back on a JR deal. I believe it's a Colibri Firebird. 10 seconds? I'm sure I've exceeded that on the occasional stubborn cigar. What the hell, I don't pay any attention to time limits anyway! If it gets too hot in my hand I'll cut the flame and let it cool a bit! Anyhow, it's turned out to one of my handiest, most used lighters. Works good, feels right.....I like it! __________________ My Albums (___\|CW\|_______))))~~~~ *(unauthorized use of signature prohibited )*

11-16-2005, 07:18 PM	#2
linux13 Starting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 54	It should be fine to use for your stogies...

11-23-2005, 09:09 PM	#4
stephenm2q Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Somerset, NJ Posts: 292	I've used one for more than a year, and maybe it's me, but I have yet to light a cigar in under 10 seconds! The thing works great - actually I have two that I use. I think the 10 second wording is strictly a "liability issue" in case you burn yourself or light something other than a cigar on fire! Stephen