Effect Of A Good Lighter

[charf]

When I first started pipe smoking I purchased a Zippo pipe lighter but as I only smoke 1 bowl a day I got frustrated with the fuel evaporating and constant refilling it. So I moved onto using matches and also a Bic.

Recently I splashed out and purchased a Corona Oldboy. What a difference. That small flame is really effective. I find the tobacco lights much more evenly when using this lighter and the bowl smokes better.

 

[olkofri]

I bought a Kiribi Mikazuki, and yes, same experience. Bics and their flame-thrower, rim-scorching flames sux.

 

[alaskanpiper]

I like my kiribi kabuto a lot. But a bic works fine, just gotta use a little different technique.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Still preferring Bic.

 

[tobefrank]

When I first started pipe smoking I purchased a Zippo pipe lighter but as I only smoke 1 bowl a day I got frustrated with the fuel evaporating and constant refilling it. So I moved onto using matches and also a Bic.

Recently I splashed out and purchased a Corona Oldboy. What a difference. That small flame is really effective. I find the tobacco lights much more evenly when using this lighter and the bowl smokes better.

I love my Old Boy as well. Very reliable and a nice small controlled flame to light the tobacco. I love the hefty feel as well and it lasts a long time on a full fluel tank.

 

[gervais]

I mostly use a bic right now. I use to use nothing but matches, but man are they a pain in the ass. I have a kiribi kabuto that should be on my doorstep this coming week, and I'm looking forward to lighting up with it.

 

[prndl]

I like the Bic jrs.

They don't fit my big-arse hands very well but, their smaller flame seems to fit just right for my pipes.

 

[Sonorisis]

Since I smoke outside, the wind dictates what I can, and cannot use to light a pipe. Usually, Zippo is the only option.

 

[SpookedPiper]

When I first started pipe smoking I purchased a Zippo pipe lighter but as I only smoke 1 bowl a day I got frustrated with the fuel evaporating and constant refilling it. So I moved onto using matches and also a Bic.

Recently I splashed out and purchased a Corona Oldboy. What a difference. That small flame is really effective. I find the tobacco lights much more evenly when using this lighter and the bowl smokes better.

Totally agree, the pipe flame makes it so scorching the rim is a thing of the past!

 

[trouttimes]

I like the Kirbis a lot. I think a lot of learning smokers have a great deal of problem scorching the tabacco and don't even realize that is part of their problem with taste and tongue bite.

 

[docrameous]

Great thread. It prompts me to think about getting a better lighter at some stage..! I'll have to start educating my wife now why this would be a great addition to my 'cheap' hobby! ?

 

[diamondback]

I love my Kiribi, but more often than not I find myself with a Bic in my hands as I’m headed out for a pipe.

 

[augiebd]

I smoke outside and I am still to find something that consistently serves in the wind without the threat of scorching the rim from time to time. Might be my skill level, but when the wind fluctuates a lot, some scorch will happen. Maybe I just need more patience.

 

[docrameous]

I smoke outside and I am still to find something that consistently serves in the wind without the threat of scorching the rim from time to time. Might be my skill level, but when the wind fluctuates a lot, some scorch will happen. Maybe I just need more patience.

I got fed up with the wind blowing for a number of days yesterday and decided to smoke regardless. I used my oldest cob as I know it is invariable that I will scorch the rim a bit. Even if I had not used a cob, I have come to the point of view that if I keep my briars in such beautiful condition that I never use them, then there's not much of a point because I am not a collector anyhow.

 

[augiebd]

Even if I had not used a cob, I have come to the point of view that if I keep my briars in such beautiful condition that I never use them, then there's not much of a point because I am not a collector anyhow.

This is more or less where I am, my pipes are a collection for me to enjoy, not a collection to be smoked only if they can be preserved. They are not an investment or trust for the future.

 

[Gecko]

This is more or less where I am, my pipes are a collection for me to enjoy, not a collection to be smoked only if they can be preserved. They are not an investment or trust for the future.

I'm with you on that one, even though my pipe collection is most humble.
No point in saving neither pipe, car nor wife for the next guy. (while being responsible and taking good care of them of course)

 

[olkofri]

This is more or less where I am, my pipes are a collection for me to enjoy, not a collection to be smoked only if they can be preserved. They are not an investment or trust for the future.

Same, although with the take I care of my pipes they'll make nice estates when I take the dirt nap.

 

[mingc]

I had an Old Boy. It started getting hard to ignite even with Lava butane. I probably needed to bleed it but then I lost it. The only thing I miss about it is the tamper. These days it's either Zippo or, most of the time, the Linse disposable lighter than I get for $1.50 from my local B&M tobacco/head shop. Its obvious advantage over a Bic is the pivoting nozzle. Less obvious is the adjustable flame.

 

[augiebd]

Same, although with the take I care of my pipes they'll make nice estates when I take the dirt nap.

I also try to take care of my pipes as carefully as I can but there is some wear and tear that can’t reasonably be avoided if I am fully enjoying my pipes.

 

[bullet08]

only smoke outside. bic works fine. just have to properly use the tool.