im just curious, who prefers which, lighters or matches and why? im using redbirds and they work fine for me but im in the habit of losing lighters so a high dollar pipe lighter isnt for me. how bout you guys?
Lighters vs. Matches
- Thread starter bubblehead33
- Start date
SmokingPipes.com Updates
Watch for Updates Twice a Week
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
Site Sponsors
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor
- Status
When I'm at home smoking in the garage or really calm days out on the patio I like wooden matches. If I'm out and about I just use the cheap bics. I read an article somewhere recently or maybe it was a post on here about the different temperature ranges of the various lighters as compared to matches. Something about the matches burn cooler so combust the tobacco at a lower temp resulting in more flavor. I think maybe it's true. I've been using matches alot lately even though it's a bit more work.
This thread has been repeated several times on here the last year.
Doing a search will bring up one or two of them.
lighters for me.
Doing a search will bring up one or two of them.
lighters for me.
I was half and half until I read that article listed above, now I am mostly matches. I would say ~90%
I have big boxes of strike anywhere kitchen matches at home that I use, when I travel Ill grab a handful, and my zippo with the thunderbird insert. If I have nowhere to strike them, or I run out due to wind or relights ill switch to the lighter.
Personally I do think matches taste better
I have big boxes of strike anywhere kitchen matches at home that I use, when I travel Ill grab a handful, and my zippo with the thunderbird insert. If I have nowhere to strike them, or I run out due to wind or relights ill switch to the lighter.
Personally I do think matches taste better
I smoke outside, and can't light a match outdoors to save my life. So, I generally used a lighter all last summer. In the Fall, I moved into my workshop and switched to the match. I do prefer a match now, when I smoke outside with the Zippo and fluid, I can really taste the fluid. The propane (T-bird pipe insert) doesn't have any flavor, but I think the match is just the right level of heat and seems to be kinder to my pipe bowl tops. I also noticed tongue bite disappeared when I made the switch the match. Maybe I got better at packing, but I'm definitely not applying as much heat.
Zippo and Bic lighters for the most part. At work (yes, I can smoke at work), matches aren't practical. When it's windy, nothing beats a Zippo for reliability. At home, I use matches more often.
Ok I understand that using a lighter would ignite the tobacco at a higher temperature, but as soon as the lighter is removed it will burn at its natural burning temperature. So I could understand the first draws while lighting might taste different due to temperature , but after that it should be the same temperature no matter what you lit it with.
I use a Zippo outside in the wind and a butane when I can.
Just wondering is there anyone that sells something nice to carry wooden matches in. I have the giant boxes of Redbird matches but that's not very convenient to carry them iaround in..
I use a Zippo outside in the wind and a butane when I can.
Just wondering is there anyone that sells something nice to carry wooden matches in. I have the giant boxes of Redbird matches but that's not very convenient to carry them iaround in..
Was a match devotee for a long time, finally switched back to an old Imco pipe lighter - supplemented by a traditional bic. (Sold cases & cases of Arango stick matches at last year's NASPC show - so I guess I am committed to the "lighter lifestyle" now). Seem to prefer this now... Matches certainly held a greatr asthetic appeal, however, the ability to perform a longer continuous charring light with the lighter won me over. I rarely need more than a single relight to finish a bowl, and I'm convinced that the thorough charring & 2nd light has at least something to do with it.
I use bic and matches depending on the weather. But if I can, I will use matches. I do think they lite better, and won't heat the bowl as quickly. Also, it's a great excuse to play with matches. :twisted:
- Status