Yep. The only time you'd invert is with a torch, because the flame is too strong to draw onto or near the tobacco. And no one will admit to using a torch.....
Except Herr Frank, of course. nanaYep. The only time you'd invert is with a torch, because the flame is too strong to draw onto or near the tobacco. And no one will admit to using a torch.....
See what I mean?No need to invert, I just hold them sideways with the valve fork pointed away from me and draw the flame into the chamber.
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Ah, see what you are doing now. Hold the lighter with the valve fork pointed away from you.?See what I mean?
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Damn flame is already touching the rim of the pipe. Now, that's my Panzerpfeife, which is impervious to BICs' flames, but my Curvy, Brighams, and cobs haven't proven to be so resilient. Don't give a trout if the cobs get scorched, but not my briars!
I use a Zippo Pipe Lighter. They can be purchased for about $15 and are excellent for beginners like me to control the flame size and orientation. This is mostly what my other pipe friends use as well. You can also get the Zippo pipe insert and use in any Zippo lighter case that fits your style. I just have the $15 plain silver case and insert though.I've never been a smoker... until, at 60, I tried a pipe. Can't imagine what took me so long. Anyway, I'd like recommendations on a lighter, please. Now... I'm learning that, as with all things pipe smoking, "it's a matter of preference," but I really want to know what you use and why you like it.
Swan Vestas solve the sulphuric issue. Waiting a couple of seconds (one thousand one, one thousand two’) after striking the Zippo solves the lighter fluid issue.What BROBS said. Plus the Kabuto, and IM Corona Old Boys. All good.
Matches good, too, but I don't like the smell of sulphur, and esp. Don't like the smell of lighter fluid. So, Zippo only in a gale.
You can send your lighter to Zippo and they'll put a pipe insert in it for free.You can also get the Zippo pipe insert and use in any Zippo lighter case that fits your style.
Swan Vestas solve the sulphuric issue. Waiting a couple of seconds (one thousand one, one thousand two’) after striking the Zippo solves the lighter fluid issue.
K. I'll try that.Ah, see what you are doing now. Hold the lighter with the valve fork pointed away from you.?
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Just keep the lighter parallel to the floor and don't tip it downward. Bring the flame down with the draw instead of bringing the lighter down to the pipe.K. I'll try that.
I also noticed that when you tip the lighter the flame gets larger! Maybe useful for lighting candles but not pipes.
Fun fact, the Zippo pipe insert is the same size as a regular. If you already have a Zippo case you like you can put your pipe one in it and now it's a pipe Zippo too!You can never go wrong with a zippo pipe lighter. I've had the best luck with those than any other lighters. They're perfect for the outdoors.
Zippo pipe lighters