Pipe lighter

[romaso]

Unsure if the lighter fluid would cause an unpleasant odor or taste. Any input would be appreciated.

Make sure to use the Zippo fluid, I get no flavor from that. I got an unpleasant flavor from the Ronson/Ronsonol fluid (but that was years ago).

I love my Zippos, they work great in the wind. If you send Zippo your regular insert and ask for a pipe insert, they will send both back, so you don't have to get one with a pipe insert initially. Some people use the regular insert and pull the wick out a bit more.

Also, you don't want a Zippo with a plastic decal or panels on the side, since when you tilt it for the pipe these can melt. Too bad, because I really like the scrimshaw ones.

 

[romaso]

I have a Zippo butane insert that I use for cigars. Do they have one for pipes as shown in my pic (Thunderbird)?

If you send Zippo your regular insert and ask for a pipe insert, they will send both back. This one uses their fuel, not butane. I find the Zippo fuel tasteless (unlike the Ronson/Ronsonol). You'd want to pull the wick up higher than in this pic.

 

[romaso]

Best hint is find old clips of Bing Cosby lighting his pipe. You can see how he makes a wind break with his hands.

Pretty dang debonair:
Bing Crosby Match Light - YouTube

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I've watched videos of experienced folks lighting their pipe and noticed how quick it was. I've followed that advice.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Just saying, my Lotus at $27 and $7 fuel has stood with me several months. Often it is left in the garage and never fails. It has a few scars from drops.

Pipe Lighters – Lotus Lighters

 

[mawnansmiff]

"Frankly, I am fairly good with mechanical stuff."

So you're mechanically minded yet you are flummoxed by a simple gas lighter?

Regards,

Jay.

 

[Carol]

"Frankly, I am fairly good with mechanical stuff."

So you're mechanically minded yet you are flummoxed by a simple gas lighter?

Regards,

Jay.

Hey! Play nice with the newbie!

 

[Carol]

Hey! Play nice with the newbie!

And by the way...Merry Christmas!

 

[Searock Fan]

All fancy, expensive lighters are a sucker deal. Spend your money on a good pipe instead and buy disposable butane lighters.

 

[StPaulPiper]

Over decades, I tried many, many different butane and lighter fluid lighters, and the best of all of them, bar none, is a plain old Zippo pipe lighter for ease of use, reliability and practicality. Some poo-poo them as "tasting funny", but I've never had an issue with the lighting mixture overpowering the burning tobacco leaves. Your mileage may vary.

 

[shane1]

Zippo pipe lighter, IM Corona Old Boy and a Colibrí (I know, but this one is great).

 

[krizzose]

I have a Dissim inverted flame lighter that I like quite a bit. It’s been completely reliable, and easy to purge and fill. It has an angled flame, and lots of distance between the flame and button, but that’s the only real advantage over a $1.59 Bic. I purchased it for $50, and frankly I don’t think it was worth it. Dissim recently raised the price to almost $90, so definitely not worth it.

 

[anotherbob]

Over decades, I tried many, many different butane and lighter fluid lighters, and the best of all of them, bar none, is a plain old Zippo pipe lighter for ease of use, reliability and practicality. Some poo-poo them as "tasting funny", but I've never had an issue with the lighting mixture overpowering the burning tobacco leaves. Your mileage may vary.

people don't use them correctly and then say they're crap. Zippos are great.