My New Lighter

[hoosierpipeguy]

Was standing in checkout and saw these in the spontaneous purchase area. Needed something to light the charcoal on the grill (old one fizzled out) and grabbed one. I thought it might be a really good pipe lighter. And it is! I'm not throwing away my Pipemasters or Kiribis but I may buy a couple more of these for going out purposes.

 

[olkofri]

Hmm, Bic... does it have a flamethrower flame too?

 

[bayareabriar]

You can get a nice fancy case for these too. My kiribi is great, but I’m always looking for something else. I’ll go buy one of these and see how the flame is.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

The flame is around an inch, more than adequate to light a pipe.

 

[olkofri]

The flame is around an inch, more than adequate to light a pipe.

Well, the tube might just allow me to point it downwards without burning my thumb. If so, such a lighter might be just what the doctor ordered to light my cavernous Meerschaum when it's half-full or less—I was having a heck of a time lighting it with the Kabuto.

 

[MidnightPuff]

I use these things religiously. Perfect cheap pipe lighter.

 

[peregrinus]

Must be a good versatile lighter, it’s endorsed by Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog

 

[Charlie718]

Looks like a cool lighter.

Well, the tube might just allow me to point it downwards without burning my thumb. If so, such a lighter might be just what the doctor ordered to light my cavernous Meerschaum when it's half-full or less—I was having a heck of a time lighting it with the Kabuto.

Try holding the lighter backwards and you won’t burn your thumb. I’ve been lighting glass pipes with carbs since I was 14 and this method works.

 

[kcghost]

Well, if Martha says its good it must be!!

 

[Charlie718]

Martha finds that to be an improvement over the prison method for lighting a smoke lmao ?

 

[burleybreath]

I like those too for lighting a pipe; they work quite well and feel right when lighting--like a wooden match, only better.

 

[NomadOrb]

I love those things. Weirdly, I feel like they go through fuel faster than the normal bics, but they're easier to use.

 

[johnnyreb]

Well, if Martha says its good it must be!!

Wonder if she bought stock in the company knowing when it was going to hit the market?

 

[STP]

Looks like the perfect size. Nice find ?

 

[scottbtdmb]

That is awesome! I was looking for a cheaper lighter to take out on the creek when we go tubing or kayaking. Looks like my local Target and Walmart carry these, so I am heading out today to grab a few packs. Thanks for the tip!

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I love when you zany guys are up to your insanely hilarious antics.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Congratulations, but I’ll probably stick with one that I can refill. Plus, the Lotus won’t wind up in a landfill.

 

[LotusEater]

View attachment 84285Must be a good versatile lighter, it’s endorsed by Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog

I had no interest in one of these until I read your post - now I will almost certainly be getting a couple lol

 

[craig61a]

I’ve never seen those. A short barreled lighter. ?

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I’ve never seen those. A short barreled lighter. ?

Lotus barrel even shorter