Zippo Lighter or Butane Lighter

[biz]

In the old days, I lit cigarettes off a jet heater. The fuel taste argument is old and tired. Let the lighter burn a second! A Zippo is the most dependable, cheapest lighter solution period. It's not sexy, but it works. When you want to schmooze with the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, bring your Old Boy to the party.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I'm new to the pipe world. I like the look of the Zippo but to me I smell and taste of the fuel feels like it's kills the tobacco. So I just stick with butane lighters

Zippo are the most American, nostalgic and everlasting items ever.
But my last choice except in high winds, then it's the only choice.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I like the Zippo because it's one of the few lighters that still work when the wind picks up. My Old Boy knock off works great when it's very calm, but I smoke outside and it's rare when it's real calm.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I found that soft flame butanes can work all right up to about 10-12 knots of wind. You have to face the breeze and cup the bowl, though.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I found that soft flame butanes can work all right up to about 10-12 knots of wind. You have to face the breeze and cup the bowl, though.

Good point!

 

[macaroni]

I enjoy using both regular/traditional zippos and butane lighters (Kiribi, IM Corona, Dunhill Rollagas), and sometimes zippo butane lighter . Quit using matches years ago. I don't like the burned match sticks piling up in the ash tray nor leaving the smoldering burnt match head there

 

[JOHN72]

In february I'll buy my first Kibiri Kabuto kuroi....?.....I prefer butane gas for tobacco in general......But I love Zippo............

 

[JOHN72]

In february I'll buy my first Kibiri Kabuto kuroi....?.....I prefer butane gas for tobacco in general......But I love Zippo............

 

[LOREN]

I've always used a Bic. They have one now with a stem that's a lot shorter than the candle lighting stem Bic, but still taller than the old Bic. I feel like they made it just for us pipe smokers!

 

[gervais]

I hate using any type of zippo for pipes. Flame is too wild and can never get it to the bowl efficiently. Kiribi for calm weather, bic for wind

 

[UncleTodd]

In order of preference:
- wooden matches
- Zippo
- Bic

 

[solideogloria86]

I use a zippo to light a piece of Hemp wick. I then use the piece of Hemp wick to light a piece of Spanish cedar from an opus x box. I take the cedar and use it to light a candle from buckingham palace. Then I light my pipe with a Kiribi Mikazuki if I'm inside. Bic or zippo if I'm outside.

 

[eljimmy]

A couple of Bics, a Zippo and a Ronson is what I use.