Perfect Lighting

[Birddog66]

I’m curious as to what most of you think is the best pipe lighter out there. I recently brought this online and it lights the bowl very evenly without scorching the rim. The wick burns down really quickly though and I’m wondering if that’s common to this type of lighter or if it just an inferior wick. Fortunately it’s pretty long and can be drawn out with some tweezers, I’m dreading trying to re-thread it once it’s burnt out though. The proverbial camel comes to mind.

 

[jvnshr]

What kind of wick are you using? Try Zippo brand wick.

 

[ashdigger]

The you have is the Chinese copy of this one. Definitely switch out the shitty wick to a Zippo. Switching is actually easier than you think. Open the bottom plug. Pull out all of the packing and it’s pretty straight forward. The Zippo has a wire support in it. When you're done carefully repack the wick.

pro tip - leave more new wick exposed than you need, because packing will pull some back in.

Here’s my Ben

 

[Birddog66]

The you have is the Chinese copy of this one. Definitely switch out the shitty wick to a Zippo. Switching is actually easier than you think. Open the bottom plug. Pull out all of the packing and it’s pretty straight forward. The Zippo has a wire support in it. When you're done carefully repack the wick.

pro tip - leave more new wick exposed than you need, because packing will pull some back in.

Here’s my Ben

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That’s beautiful, I had no idea mine was a copy but I find it works great, I’ve done as suggested and ordered a zippo wick and I’ll replace it as soon as this one burns down. Brilliant design.

 

[Magpiety]

At some point I need to move on from Bic lighters. I'm just too lazy to research proper lighters lol.

 

[Birddog66]

At some point I need to move on from Bic lighters. I'm just too lazy to research proper lighters lol.

Clipper do a decent metal pipe lighter for about £7 I think, not actually tried it though. They have them on eBay.

 

[Magpiety]

Clipper do a decent metal pipe lighter for about £7 I think, not actually tried it though. They have them on eBay.

That's a solid start for me, I'll check them out!

 

[STP]

Cool lighter... The flame reminds me of my Zippos w/pipe insert, which I like.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Nifty compact little lighter!

I wish everyone could enjoy a nice Old Boy. Classic, and lights every time. Flame is adjustable, and is clean, no odor (nor odour!) A refill lasts pretty long, and the tank doesn't leak.

 

[jvnshr]

At some point I need to move on from Bic lighters. I'm just too lazy to research proper lighters lol.

I will save you some time, get a Kiribi Kabuto Mizo and you are all set.

 

[Birddog66]

That's a solid start for me, I'll check them out!

That said I got the one in the picture on eBay too and it was less than £15. It’s shipped from China so it takes a while to arrive but well worth it in my opinion.

 

[Birddog66]

I will save you some time, get a Kiribi Kabuto Mizo and you are all set.

Do you have a picture?

 

[jpmcwjr]

 

[kcghost]

I'd recommend an I.M. Corona Old Boy or a Kiribi. If you smoke outside then you might try a zippo with a pipe insert.

 

[Birddog66]

I just looked at the Kiribi website and they’re beautiful, I didn’t find a picture of one lit though, is the flame vertical or 90 degrees?

 

[tschiraldi]

My Sarome has been working flawlessly for 7 years now.

 

[shanez]

I just looked at the Kiribi website and they’re beautiful, I didn’t find a picture of one lit though, is the flame vertical or 90 degrees?

90:

 

[shanez]

Bic is best for price.

Kiribi/Old Boy style is best for convenience. I like that I can light them and hold them with the flame away from my fingers. I can light my pipe as lightly and slowly as I please (as long as it isn't windy).

I don't care for zippos with traditional fuel due to the taste and the butane pipe insert doesn't seem to hold a lot of fuel. Plus you have to take the butane insert out to adjust the flame.

 

[jpmcwjr]

A couple of my old boy types have a 45º angle. Perfect for my druthers.

 

[olkofri]

If you buy a Kiribi, do order a jar of replacement flints with it: it's not fun when the flint is done and you have to wait for the post to arrive, or for the seller to restock them (which can take months).