Using a Zippo Pipe Lighter

[checotah]

While I prefer wooden matches, my Zippos (Zippoes, Zippi?) are always close at hand if the winds kick up. Haven't had a pipe packed too tight in years, don't have any problems lighting fresh bowl or one half gone.

 

[sparrowhawk]

I'm something of a fan of the Zippo, having collected a few during my cigarette smoking days. I find them too reliable to be without, but I confess there is a problem with rim burn. You just have to learn how to light with a Zippo to avoid this problem, but that takes a little practice and technique. I don't use the Bics because they go through fuel too quickly, whereas the Zippo can always be refilled, along with its flint. And the Zippo is simply cheaper for this reason.

 

[samanden]

I've got the Thunderbird insert and I love it!

 

[undecagon]

Hello?!? Is there a Mod in the house? Can we close this thread already?!? I lost my pipe zippo about a month ago (it was a retro Iwan Ries ad) and every time I see this thread pop up it makes me sad!
:crying: :: :crying:

 

[rickpal14]

I feel you your pain!!! I can't find my 2012 commemorative Chicago Pipe Show Zippo..... :crying:

 

[rmason]

I completely agree with roth djeep lighters are great they don't burn your thumb like bics do from time to time and they leave no taste like zippos do.

 

[redbeard]

I have been using a pipe zippo for some time now and overall I love it. Really you just need to learn how to use it, much like we all learned how to smoke a pipe properly. At first I didn't like it much but came to find the problem was myself.
Overfilling is a biggie, also the fluid problem of longevity. I started to us a rubber strap that fits tightly over the lighter that I roll down when I want to use it. That helps preserve your fluid, a small smear of petroleum jelly along the indents on the lower half of the insert helps. I went from filling it every 3 days to every few weeks!!
The taste issue... Very seldom do I detect it anymore. My first few bowls it was prominent. Possibly I have become accustom to it? Premium fluid is supposed to taste less.
Bottom of the bowl issue... I notice a pipe with easy draw helps, like a cob. I skimmed the comments above and noticed the tilting of the pipe was mentioned, that does help.
I love the zippo, I feel like I am seen as a green leaf smoker when lighting my pipe by others. Lol, weird I guess. The click of opening and shutting of the lid, and the soft flame is a plus. Although I have noticed some of my pipes get scratched from the chimney. Just carelessness on my part perhaps.