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love_this · 02-22-2005, 09:44 AM

Another thread prompted me to comment on torch lighters versus flint lighters.

I started smoking cigars using torch lighters. I liked the precise control of the flame over the foot of the cigar.

When my wife gave me an Atoll flint lighter, I wasn't so crazy about it. She wanted me to have something nice to look at instead of the industrial torch lighters I was using. I discovered that flint lighters light a cigar much faster than a torch lighter will.

I usually smoke in places with very little wind, so the precision of the torch really isn't necessary. My cigars burn pretty straight once since my humidity is under control.

Now my preference is to use a flint lighter. I use a torch lighter to touch up the ocassional burn problem.

fvfanmc · 02-22-2005, 09:50 AM

Okay, I will now give my honest opinion on lighters, cutters, humis and coolers.

There is NO BEST way to go. Go with whatever works for you.

Do not believe everything you read or hear. People (me included) can only give opinions based on our experiences. What has worked for us is what we tend to beleive to be the best way to do things.

That may/may not be best for someone else.

Try different ways, if it works for you, great. If not try something else.

Renaissance Man · 02-22-2005, 10:37 AM

I prefer flint lighters over torches. IMHO, they are more reliable, more elegant, and the softer flame helps prevent any "scorching" that can occur with torches.

prflani · 02-22-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Renaissance Man

I prefer flint lighters over torches. IMHO, they are more reliable, more elegant, and the softer flame helps prevent any "scorching" that can occur with torches.

Flint or non-flint, I prefer the soft-flame rather than a torch...

HamrWebDesign · 02-22-2005, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fvfanmc

Okay, I will now give my honest opinion on lighters, cutters, humis and coolers.

There is NO BEST way to go. Go with whatever works for you.

Do not believe everything you read or hear. People (me included) can only give opinions based on our experiences. What has worked for us is what we tend to beleive to be the best way to do things.

That may/may not be best for someone else.

Try different ways, if it works for you, great. If not try something else.

Furthermore ... most of us have only tried a small percentage of what's available making our experiences and opinions extremely subjective.

Harleyrider · 02-22-2005, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fvfanmc

... There is NO BEST way to go. Go with whatever works for you. Do not believe everything you read or hear. People (me included) can only give opinions based on our experiences. What has worked for us is what we tend to beleive to be the best way to do things.
That may/may not be best for someone else...

I try never to let the facts stand in the way of holding a strong opinion

SmoKerch · 02-22-2005, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Harleyrider

I try never to let the facts stand in the way of holding a strong opinion

You should sign up for the Off Center Room.

Pulse · 02-22-2005, 12:24 PM

I've found that when you put flame to cigar.......it lights....period...hehehe

prettygirl · 02-22-2005, 07:07 PM

Go with what feels good in your hand.

eastwood44mag · 02-22-2005, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by prettygirl

Go with what feels good in your hand.

No comment. I know someone else will, though.

02-22-2005, 09:44 AM	#1
love_this Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,424	torch lighters versus flint lighters Another thread prompted me to comment on torch lighters versus flint lighters. I started smoking cigars using torch lighters. I liked the precise control of the flame over the foot of the cigar. When my wife gave me an Atoll flint lighter, I wasn't so crazy about it. She wanted me to have something nice to look at instead of the industrial torch lighters I was using. I discovered that flint lighters light a cigar much faster than a torch lighter will. I usually smoke in places with very little wind, so the precision of the torch really isn't necessary. My cigars burn pretty straight once since my humidity is under control. Now my preference is to use a flint lighter. I use a torch lighter to touch up the ocassional burn problem.

02-22-2005, 10:37 AM	#3
Renaissance Man Owner Emeritus Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Reno, NV Vatican City Posts: 16,692	I prefer flint lighters over torches. IMHO, they are more reliable, more elegant, and the softer flame helps prevent any "scorching" that can occur with torches. __________________ *My current rotation: Bolivars (RC, PC, BBF, CE and Corona JR), Punch Punch, El Original Claro Corona and Lancero, Davidoff Grand Cru #1, VR Famoso, Upmann #2, and R&J Churchill.*

02-22-2005, 12:24 PM	#8
Pulse Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 658	I've found that when you put flame to cigar.......it lights....period...hehehe __________________ Being unconquerable lies within yourself; being conquerable lies within the enemy. - Sun-tzu

02-22-2005, 09:50 AM	#2
fvfanmc Self Exiled Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 40,584	Okay, I will now give my honest opinion on lighters, cutters, humis and coolers. There is NO BEST way to go. Go with whatever works for you. Do not believe everything you read or hear. People (me included) can only give opinions based on our experiences. What has worked for us is what we tend to beleive to be the best way to do things. That may/may not be best for someone else. Try different ways, if it works for you, great. If not try something else.

02-22-2005, 07:07 PM	#9
prettygirl Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC Posts: 292	Go with what feels good in your hand.