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Harleyrider · 09-28-2007, 02:51 PM

The thread about the Ronson Jet-Lites triggered some recommendations to use Zippos. That got me thinking. I have generally avoided using a fluid based lighter on cigars because of all of the comments about the fuel's smell affecting the cigar. I have also heard that they are fine if you light the flame burn a couple of seconds before lighting the cigar.

My only first-hand experience is that I tried it once and couldn't detect any foul flavor.

I'd love to hear what those who have actually used a fluid based lighter have experienced. If you haven't actually tried it yourself, don't bother to post --- we've all heard it already.

stogie5150 · 09-28-2007, 03:13 PM

As you saw in the other thread all I use is a Zippo. I got tired of buying cheapo torches that last all of five minutes, and are expensive as all hell to refill with super duper quntuple refined on a Cuban-virgin's thighs fuel.

Spare me. Get a Zippo and some fuel. Fire forever. IF by some chance you happen to taste a little fuel ( I haven't in YEARS) it burns itself off in no time. Its all in your head. Save money on lighters and smoke better cigars. Or do like me and smoke MORE cigars.

And besides all that...they're F'in COOL. The same design that your Grandfather used is still here, and it still works as well now as it did then. There's a reason why they sell them. Because they WORK.

cubano67 · 09-28-2007, 03:16 PM

The new Zippo fuel (Zippo brand fuel) has absolutely NO scent. Really good stuff. It's got me using my Zippos again. Ronson fuel has a nasty stink, though.

Wankel · 09-28-2007, 05:59 PM

I never taste the fuel from my Zippo even if I can smell it. YMMV. BTW, I use naptha from Lowe's.

fvfanmc · 09-28-2007, 06:28 PM

the comments about the fuel's smell affecting the cigar

That's wife's tail! I've used a Zippo or wooden matches for decades and never had any taste or smell of the fuel or sulphur.

hermit · 09-28-2007, 11:01 PM

Strictly butane for me.

Wankel · 09-29-2007, 06:07 PM

I would never use anytjhing but my Zippo were it not for the effects of evaporation. To me, thats the number one hassle.

fvfanmc · 09-29-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wankel

I would never use anytjhing but my Zippo were it not for the effects of evaporation. To me, thats the number one hassle.

True, but that has no affect on the cigar. Plus, there is always more refills that you can buy.

Wankel · 09-30-2007, 05:14 PM

Yep. I love Zippos. And its something about those new butane Zippos that...well.....they just don't sit right with me. Not that they're not good in their own right, but they're kind of like the redesigned VW.

1RedDawg · 10-02-2007, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wankel

Yep. I love Zippos. And its something about those new butane Zippos that...well.....they just don't sit right with me. Not that they're not good in their own right, but they're kind of like the redesigned VW.

I have one of the Zippo Inserts & I like It . fits right Into my lightercase & performs wonderfull I like the butane because of the torch effect. Nostalgia & Performance.

09-28-2007, 02:51 PM	#1
Harleyrider Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Orleans, whenever possible Posts: 2,077	Zippo Fumes? The thread about the Ronson Jet-Lites triggered some recommendations to use Zippos. That got me thinking. I have generally avoided using a fluid based lighter on cigars because of all of the comments about the fuel's smell affecting the cigar. I have also heard that they are fine if you light the flame burn a couple of seconds before lighting the cigar. My only first-hand experience is that I tried it once and couldn't detect any foul flavor. I'd love to hear what those who have actually used a fluid based lighter have experienced. If you haven't actually tried it yourself, don't bother to post --- we've all heard it already. __________________ Vic I'm way too young to be this damned old.

09-28-2007, 03:13 PM	#2
stogie5150 CW Master Boiler Club Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Slidell, LA CSA Posts: 4,466	As you saw in the other thread all I use is a Zippo. I got tired of buying cheapo torches that last all of five minutes, and are expensive as all hell to refill with super duper quntuple refined on a Cuban-virgin's thighs fuel. Spare me. Get a Zippo and some fuel. Fire forever. IF by some chance you happen to taste a little fuel ( I haven't in YEARS) it burns itself off in no time. Its all in your head. Save money on lighters and smoke better cigars. Or do like me and smoke MORE cigars. And besides all that...they're F'in COOL. The same design that your Grandfather used is still here, and it still works as well now as it did then. There's a reason why they sell them. Because they WORK. __________________ "I'd smoke in my sleep if'n I could get somebody to hold 'em!" - Brother Dave Gardner

09-28-2007, 03:16 PM	#3
cubano67 Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St. Marys, Georgia Posts: 6,955	The new Zippo fuel (Zippo brand fuel) has absolutely NO scent. Really good stuff. It's got me using my Zippos again. Ronson fuel has a nasty stink, though. __________________ (_[X]__]_]_]_]]] ~ Ed ~ ----------------------------------- www.cumberlandcigar.com ----------------------------------- Support Your Local Tobacconist

09-28-2007, 05:59 PM	#4
Wankel Herf God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wankelwerke AKG, Friedrichshaf Posts: 15,009	I never taste the fuel from my Zippo even if I can smell it. YMMV. BTW, I use naptha from Lowe's. __________________ "Hey, I found a live one!" - Red Skelton as Freddy the Freeloader, picking up a discarded, but still smoldering cigar butt.

09-29-2007, 06:07 PM	#7
Wankel Herf God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wankelwerke AKG, Friedrichshaf Posts: 15,009	I would never use anytjhing but my Zippo were it not for the effects of evaporation. To me, thats the number one hassle. __________________ "Hey, I found a live one!" - Red Skelton as Freddy the Freeloader, picking up a discarded, but still smoldering cigar butt.

09-28-2007, 06:28 PM	#5
fvfanmc Self Exiled Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 40,584	the comments about the fuel's smell affecting the cigar That's wife's tail! I've used a Zippo or wooden matches for decades and never had any taste or smell of the fuel or sulphur.

09-28-2007, 11:01 PM	#6
hermit Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ascension Parish Posts: 3,857	Strictly butane for me.

09-30-2007, 05:14 PM	#9
Wankel Herf God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wankelwerke AKG, Friedrichshaf Posts: 15,009	Yep. I love Zippos. And its something about those new butane Zippos that...well.....they just don't sit right with me. Not that they're not good in their own right, but they're kind of like the redesigned VW. __________________ "Hey, I found a live one!" - Red Skelton as Freddy the Freeloader, picking up a discarded, but still smoldering cigar butt.

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