Matches vs. Lighters

[Mantis_Shankman]

Matches are terrible in my opinion. They get crushed in your pocket, nearly impossible to use outside in the wind, and there always seems to be a nasty taste that they impart onto my tobacco. A bic lighter is just so nice and convenient and the metal part can be used as a tamper in a pinch.

 

[TonyManx]

I buy 3 packs of butane lighters at the dollar store. I use those indoors, and in my truck. I use a Zippo outdoors, and in my truck in winter, when it's too cold for butane.

 

[jpmcwjr]

All lighting materials have their place. And the average adult should be able to figure out that the hotter the source of heat, the further away from the tobacco it should be. And/or less time aflame.

You simply draw the tip of the flame near the tobacco, not on it.

(I don't care for lighters that shoot the flame from a nozzle.)

 

[redz]

I greatly prefer using wooden matches, but I also keep a lighter handy just in case... I've also been looking at Zippos, I used to have one in the late 80's/early 90's with a sailing ship and lighthouse engraved on a faux ivory panel, which I'd like to purchase again for sentimental reasons.

 

[PapeChulo]

I love matches, but only for the first light indoors. After that when I am outdoors it has to be my Zippo pipe lighter. Matches are just not for outdoors.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Toilet paper or wet wipes?

Water or wine?

Alpaca or cashmere?

 

[STP]

Toilet paper or wet wipes? Perhaps a bidet

Water or wine? Water if thirsty, and wine w/dinner

Alpaca or cashmere? Neither. Prefer cotton

 

[Lyle b]

Only really found the value of matches in the last couple of months , lighter ran out one day and had to hook into stash of matches , couldn't believe the difference, don't no if my imagination but seem to get a better light , which equaled a better smoke but was just while enjoying at home , when out and about still use a lighter but yea when at home with time am enjoying using matches , I'm converted

 

[Pipewizard420]

I pretty much only use matches when I don't have a lighter handy. I even bought one of those help wicks for lighting the pipe but since I still smoke cigarettes I usually use a lighter either big or cheap crack lighter they give me free from gas station. A flame is a flame I guess.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

There is a tactile experience I enjoy striking a wood match.

 

[Trainpipeman]

A lighter, as my other half hates the smell of sulpher.

 

[STP]

Spring is here and heading back outside. It’s time to fuel-up the Zippos and retire the matches until winter ?

 

[wilblee]

I go back and forth between matches and lighters fairly indiscriminately. I have a good supply of Swan Vestas and a good supply of butane for my Pipemaster.

I only smoke cobs outside and for windy days I use an angled torch lighter. I tried a Zippo again recently, but I can’t get past the taste.

 

[STP]

Switching back and forth, or in between indiscriminately lessen the redundancy and adds to the overall experience.

 

[F4RM3R]

Used to be a match guy, but switched over to lighters mostly as it's just easier to get a long gentle light in one go instead of using a few matches. Although I prefer the shape and direction of the flame with matches.

I switched to an imco lighter, but got a cheap dupont knockoff cause i like the clean burn and no fuss filling of a butane.

Lighters were actually invented before strike matches, so technically a lighter is more "old school"

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

The "outhouse" preceded indoor plumbing.

 

[edger]

I prefer matches, soft flame and traditional. I have a zippo that I rarely use. Evaporates too soon. When I read, and I read all the time, a bic gives me a one handed light.

 

[TonyManx]

I prefer matches, soft flame and traditional. I have a zippo that I rarely use. Evaporates too soon. When I read, and I read all the time, a bic gives me a one handed light.

Look up 'lighter gaskets' on Amazon. 5 for $5. It is phenomenal how long the fluid lasts. I think I filled mine a month ago.

 

[edger]

Look up 'lighter gaskets' on Amazon. 5 for $5. It is phenomenal how long the fluid lasts. I think I filled mine a month ago.

Thanks I will. I like the Zippo but bridle a little with the refilling.

 

[STP]

...Lighters were actually invented before strike matches, so technically a lighter is more "old school"

Ha... Yeah, but not many are walking around with a Dobereiner Lamp in their pocket ?