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ulster · 07-31-2009, 07:26 PM

I am looking at getting myself a nice lighter - not too overly expensive like an ST Dupont. Looking at the IM Corona Double Corona - anyone have one or have experience with them?

I have two Xikar's that I usually use - a soft flame and double torch but I really like the idea of having a nicer and hopefully longer lasting lighter with a nice classic look.

Harleyrider · 08-05-2009, 12:09 PM

People seem to love the Coronas, especially the Old Boys. They always seemed a big pricey to me, though. How much are you looking to spend? Mike's has a black Dupont X-tend on sale for $125 right now. I have one, and they are great.

Smoker06 · 08-06-2009, 08:06 AM

I've also got an Old Boy. It works well, but it's not something you'd want to carry in your pocket on a daily basis.

Renaissance Man · 08-23-2009, 09:03 PM

They are very nice lighters and reasonably priced for what you get.

Stevo · 08-24-2009, 12:46 PM

My current favorite is the Vector Emporer. It's a soft-flamed, double-flamed lighter with a flint spark.

It's very nice and also very reasonable - Around $40.

Wankel · 08-26-2009, 09:32 AM

I have two Old Boys; one has black matte finish/chrome trim and the other is vertical lined chrome finish. Love 'em. They are the best, most reliable lighters I own. I especially like the sideways oriented flame.

If you buy one, get some Corona flints. If you use other flints, they may fit but they can gunk up the striker wheel.

Wankel · 08-26-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevo

My current favorite is the Vector Emporer. It's a soft-flamed, double-flamed lighter with a flint spark.

It's very nice and also very reasonable - Around $40.

The Vector Thunderbird insert is nice also... I have two of these. They fit a standard Zippo case, cost around 412, have a lifetime warranty (for what its worth) and a person would be hard pressed to tell the difference between them and a Zippo lighter fluid insert.

If you buy the Thunderbird lighter, the quality of the case isn't very good. The insert can be used in a standard Zippo though but you'll end up paying a bit more for that lousy case......

07-31-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
ulster Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,166	Another Lighter Question - IM Corona I am looking at getting myself a nice lighter - not too overly expensive like an ST Dupont. Looking at the IM Corona Double Corona - anyone have one or have experience with them? I have two Xikar's that I usually use - a soft flame and double torch but I really like the idea of having a nicer and hopefully longer lasting lighter with a nice classic look.

08-05-2009, 12:09 PM	#2
Harleyrider Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Orleans, whenever possible Posts: 2,077	People seem to love the Coronas, especially the Old Boys. They always seemed a big pricey to me, though. How much are you looking to spend? Mike's has a black Dupont X-tend on sale for $125 right now. I have one, and they are great. __________________ Vic I'm way too young to be this damned old.

08-06-2009, 08:06 AM	#3
Smoker06 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 11,099	I've also got an Old Boy. It works well, but it's not something you'd want to carry in your pocket on a daily basis. __________________ When in doubt.... ATTACK!

08-23-2009, 09:03 PM	#4
Renaissance Man Owner Emeritus Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Reno, NV Vatican City Posts: 16,692	They are very nice lighters and reasonably priced for what you get. __________________ *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.*

08-24-2009, 12:46 PM	#5
Stevo Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,295	My current favorite is the Vector Emporer. It's a soft-flamed, double-flamed lighter with a flint spark. It's very nice and also very reasonable - Around $40. __________________ Resident nutjob.

08-26-2009, 09:32 AM	#6
Wankel Herf God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wankelwerke AKG, Friedrichshaf Posts: 15,009	I have two Old Boys; one has black matte finish/chrome trim and the other is vertical lined chrome finish. Love 'em. They are the best, most reliable lighters I own. I especially like the sideways oriented flame. If you buy one, get some Corona flints. If you use other flints, they may fit but they can gunk up the striker wheel. __________________ "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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