Lighter Porn

[texasfiremedic]

Wow those are some gorgeous lighters!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Update:

I’ve been using these lighters almost exclusively for the past month. They’ve been unfailingly wonderful. One strike light, very good gas regulation, and they seem to have a pretty big gas tank. I went and ordered two more, in different styles. They’re about a third again larger than the Dunhill Rollagas or IM Old Boy, but they are a pleasure to hold and use. Killer deal at $25 OTD.

I put one in the trunk of my car when I need more rear wheel traction....
But seriously, these are spectacular. I also ordered two more. They are the most massive lighters I've ever had, but the heft and size of the tank are comforting, and after a month, all good.

 

[woodsroad]

The prices are rising on these lighters, as well they should, given the apparent quality. But even at $35 or $40, they are still a bargain. I ordered extra flints and strikers, just to be on the safe side, should these lighters suddenly disappear from eBay.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I ordered a couple last week at the lower prices. Still waiting for shipment.

 

[texasfiremedic]

Just ordered one myself. This hobby is far too vast. The collectible aspect is dangerous. I found an old lighter that my grandfather had when he was a pipe smoker. Once I get the brass all polished up I'll post a picture.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Love to see photos of old and treasured stuff.
Strikers- Never replaced one- is it easy? I used to replace spark plugs and gap distributors back in the days when you could even see them.

 

[bnichols23]

Sadly the ribbed ones are SOL at the link, but I did save the seller (97.9% positive FB & all) in case anything new turns up. I like my Vector, but one of these knockoffs for cheap wouldn't bother me at all.

 

[unkleyoda]

I have a knock off DuPont, works great. I've had it for couple of years. I've left it filled for 6-8 months and it will still work and be full. Great deal.

 

[dochudson]

I bought one like on the right in the orig picture back when this thread open. I been using it exclusively for a couple of weeks with no problem.

 

[woodsroad]

bnichols, here you go. $29 shipped.

 

[philairfoil]

ST Dupont Montgolfiere Hot Air Balloon Solid Gold Diamond LE of 8 Lighter

I'm wondering how well this lighter works. Anyone have one?
It's on Ebay right now for...$300,000. Shippings free.

 

[chilllucky]

If this is lighter porn, that's some gonzo kink orgy stuff. That's the fantasy my fantasies have when I'm not using them.
I have a modest collection of small, thin lighters with tampers as part of the case. The Flames Pocket Pipe is my absolute favorite.

 

[mikethompson]

So is there such thing as LAD?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Of course not. I NEED two or three lighters for every station I leave them, car, golf bag, TV room, pipe room. And a couple more are on their way as back ups. Or maybe they'll move into the front rotation....

 

[jpmcwjr]

Does the Dupont Montgolfiere come with the balloon and stand? If so, totally worth it......

 

[philairfoil]

Why yes, yes it does come with the balloon and stand...shall we reserve this for you sir?

 

[woodsroad]

Does the balloon work?

 

[philairfoil]

Work? That's a good question...by work did you mean by impressing your peers from the country club... or floating willy-nilly about the estate, upsetting the pets and children?

 

[groovediggerdan]

Ok, I caved. Damn you enablers! :wink:
Up to this point I've been a matches or Zippo guy. What's the butane brand of choice for the gilded dirigible set?

 

[philairfoil]

Swamp gas...harvested from Washington D.C.