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Old 09-16-2022, 06:06 PM   #1
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What is the best way to light a cigar:

Using a torch lighter--

Should I hold the cigar still and move the lighter around.........

OR

Should I hold the lighter still and move the cigar around?

What works best?
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Old 09-17-2022, 04:35 AM   #2
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you should hold your lighter rigid and move your whole head in figure 8's.


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Old 09-17-2022, 05:00 AM   #3
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The best way is to toast the foot. Hold the cigar in your hand, with the torch lighter hold it a few inches away. Bring the two together until the flame touches the end of the cigar. Toast the end and then bring it to your lips and light that sucker up. That usually get it burning evenly.

Of course sometimes I'm just plain lazy and light that bastard up. Sometimes I want that ritual and sometimes I just want to smoke a cigar.
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Old 09-17-2022, 10:12 AM   #4
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Old 09-17-2022, 11:44 PM   #6
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The best way is to toast the foot. Hold the cigar in your hand, with the torch lighter hold it a few inches away. Bring the two together until the flame touches the end of the cigar. Toast the end and then bring it to your lips and light that sucker up. That usually get it burning evenly.

Of course sometimes I'm just plain lazy and light that bastard up. Sometimes I want that ritual and sometimes I just want to smoke a cigar.
I have tried it both ways--moving the lighter OR moving the cigar. I've even tried it doing both in the same cigar--first move the cigar, then move the lighter.

I can't tell a difference.

What am I doing wrong?
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Did no one watch Hellboy , or read The Great Book of Cigars. ??. Use a damn match.
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Old 09-18-2022, 05:10 AM   #8
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I have tried it both ways--moving the lighter OR moving the cigar. I've even tried it doing both in the same cigar--first move the cigar, then move the lighter.

I can't tell a difference.

What am I doing wrong?
Try holding the cigar and lighter perfectly still and just move your head. At least on paper is the most effective way.
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you should hold your lighter rigid and move your whole head in figure 8's.


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You know I've had a crick in my neck for over a year.
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