Using Tip of the Flame for Charring light/re-lights

[dLpiper]

Title edited for capitalization. Rule 9! -jpm

Does anyone else do this? I get better results sometimes, esp with virginias, by holding a match more or less right-side-up and tilting the bowl toward the flame from above instead of angling the match downward toward the bowl and pulling the flame down. i think the hottest part of the flame is above it when holding a match normally. this way risks burning the rim i think, and if held too long may burn but if applied right it seems to work well for a good char and ember

 

[anotherbob]

nope

 

[dunnyboy]

Doubt I will ever try this. First, I have no trouble lighting the tobacco the usual way and, second, I would have to pack the tobacco too tightly to prevent it from falling out of the bowl. The risk of scorching would just be the icing on the cake!

 

[swampgrizzly]

Doubt I will ever try this. First, I have no trouble lighting the tobacco the usual way and, second, I would have to pack the tobacco too tightly to prevent it from falling out of the bowl. The risk of scorching would just be the icing on the cake!

Ditto!

 

[JKoD]

No. But, I have read where people will smoke their pipes upside down outside if they have to smoke in wet and/or windy weather.

But, if you like it. Do it. ?‍

 

[jpmcwjr]

Many feel that igniting the tobacco with a very high heat is a mistake.
I simply draw the flame to near the tobacco.

 

[bullet08]

OK. Don't over think this.You want to start the tobacco with even wide spread ember. That's it. How you do it doesn't really matter as long as you don't torch the tobacco and the pipe.

 

[wordheavy]

No, I've never seen the need to do so, nor has it ever crossed my mind.

 

[warren]

Does anyone else do this?

I don't. Don't see the need.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Many feel that igniting the tobacco with a very high heat is a mistake.
I simply draw the flame to near the tobacco.

Yep^

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Unless the pipe is upside down, I don't see how this even takes advantage of the hot flame at the tip assumption. Stressing "assumption" - it's a flame and probably around 1000++ degrees Farenheit and will easily light the tobacco. 451 degrees is burning your books!

If you were wondering, I'm glad you asked and looks like you got friendly answers!

 

[jpmcwjr]

I'd go further now and say I see reasons to not do so.

 

[dLpiper]

Title edited for capitalization. Rule 9! -jpm

Does anyone else do this? I get better results sometimes, esp with virginias, by holding a match more or less right-side-up and tilting the bowl toward the flame from above instead of angling the match downward toward the bowl and pulling the flame down. i think the hottest part of the flame is above it when holding a match normally. this way risks burning the rim i think, and if held too long may burn but if applied right it seems to work well for a good char and ember

Update: thanks all for the helpful replies. it seems all agree this is not a great idea. to clarify, I wouldnt't tip the bowl over so much as tilt it downward. in any case, I appreciate the feedback. happy piping