Matches or lighter?

[titanicexplorer]

This may seem petty- but what works better for the pipe smoker- standard matches, or a lighter? Is there a special kind of pipe lighter?

I actualy prefer wood matches to ordinary matches or a lighter..

 

[duncan]

I use a bic lighter. Seems to work fine and they are cheap.

 

[flat4driven]

Zippo lighter with the Vector/KMG butane pipe insert.

 

[theotherspace]

I use wooden matches when I am in doors or a zippo with a pipe insert when out and about, saves the wind causing frustration!

 

[tedswearingen]

Depends on where I am. A lighter is handy if you're out and about. And believe me, once upon a time I was a 'matches' only kind of pipe smoker, even while traveling. I like matches at home or in the office, but it can be such a mess after awhile.
I understand the appeal to stick with matches. It's kind of classy in its own way. But for the smoker I'd suggest going with both.

 

[ichbinmuede]

I'll typically grab whatever's in arms reach. I have a couple Zippos one of which is a pipe lighter type (easy to convert your standard to one) that I use mostly when I'm out and about, an old Hillman "super lighter" which I find works quite well for a pipe.

I usually use matches but I don't find any difference in taste between them and my Zippo though. I find that Zippo's new formula for their fluid really is flavourless like they say.

 

[hilojohnny]

I'm a fan of wooden matches....less likely to produce a charred rim on my pipes. And when my ashtray is full of spent matches I save them in the shed for emergency kindling.... :D

 

[viceroy]

i try to stay with matches whenever possible. but my pipe lighter comes in handy from time to time

 

[colorduke]

What ever is handy at the moment.

 

[chero]

one thing that i always didn't like about matches is when you strike one there is some times when a spark flys off to who knows where. and it always leaves me wondering.

 

[hobie1dog]

butane 90% of the time

 

[pstlpkr]

For me... it depends on how much ritual I want.

But, generally it's butane.

However; there are sometimes where only matches will do.

e.g. Irish Oak with a pinch of Perique in my Uncle Arthur Tapered Apple.

 

[sockmonkey]

I feel like the $18 investment in a Zippo (w/ pipe attachment), was money well-spent.

 

[krgulick]

BIC for me.

 

[unclearthur]

Being thrifty (cheap ) I like my Bic.

 

[igloo]

Keep flicking my Bic . But I do have all the other options at hand .

 

[wizbang]

A BIC or zippo pipe lighter at home, matches in public. Matces in public seem a little more classy.

 

[lagavulin92]

For folded flakes, I always use my Sillem's Old Boy. The soft horizontal butane flame is just perfect for sturdy flakes.

For mixtures and ready-rubbed flakes, 2 matches. When I smoke a chimney or the tobacco is not perfect or I'm caught in a conversation, I relight with my lighter because it works besser with lower tobacco levels. I'm too old school to tap the ashes before I finish the bowl.

 

[morlader]

I use a Colibri Firebird butane lighter,a bit like a blowtorch but works great outdoors

 

[juozapas]

My "puffing adventures" all take place outside. So I rely on my Zippo (for pipes), but if push comes to shove... I will rub two sticks together till I get'r going too... :rofl: