Lighters?

[c10bonanza]

What is a good entry level lighter for an occasional smoker, and what should I expect to pay for one?

I have seen all different types of lighters: zippo's, torch lighters, 2 flame torch, 3 flame torch, 27 flame torch... :riflefire

What's a guy to do?

[Wasch_24]

I started with a ST DuPont Xtend and haven't looked back...I have two now.

Anything that creates fire will work though.

[c10bonanza]

I started with a ST DuPont Xtend and haven't looked back...I have two now.

Anything that creates fire will work though.

Todd, you are Johnny-on-the-spot around here!

What is a recommended supplier online for these?

[Wasch_24]

For the Xtend?

I really don't know one but Google will turn up some good hits. Under $100 is a good deal.

I like Bargain Humidors for accessories. One of the guys the works there or runs it irks me a little but I haven't had bad service yet.

Oh and yeah, some might say I have an unhealthy affinity with posting here. :hysterica

[tobby4]

no you are just always here.....

[tobby4]

but full of information.... I agree with the xtend, good choice, I had one.... but now the FAA has it

[Wasch_24]

Who? Me?

[tobby4]

No the other Rainbow loving man that frequents these boards......

[joshua]

I have gone back to my 5 dollar cheapo new york city sidewalk dealer lighter I have been using for a few years because my Z-plus zippo insert decided the trigger doesn't want to ignite anymore. I press it and I get nothing... no clicking sound just a hiss of fuel

[Moglman]

For a home lighter, I use mine every day. Harbor Freight has these on sale now.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5043/torch3ks.jpg

The RP Torches are usually on sale somewhere for under $20

http://store1.yimg.com/I/atlanticcigar_1857_1575760

[jcgoldner]

I bought a nice Colibri Quantum for under $50 shipped from Mydiscount lighter.com. Works great and has a cigar cutter built it so I don't have to carry a lighter and cutter if I don't want to.

I started with a cheapie refillable butane but quickly learned you need to spend a little more for quality. I should have known better.

[tripp]

moglman......that is the official crack head lighter. :smokingbo

Seriously that is one heavy duty lighter

[ehdg]

I too would vote for the S. T. Dupont Xtend lighter. I have one and just ordered 2 more I like them so much. The only problem is based on the cost of them I'm not so willing to take them out to an event for fear of losing it. For events I take a $10.00 triple flame that I got. It works great. The Xtend I use around the house outside or at a friends.

[Moglman]

moglman......that is the official crack head lighter. :smokingbo

Seriously that is one heavy duty lighter
I love both of these pictured. They're a bit tough to carry on the golf course, though.

[floydp]

I have a couple of the Blazer inserts in some venable old Zippos I just can't seem to stop wanting to use. Ones and old black zippo and the other is a nice stainless steel with my initials on it my daughter gave me some years back.

[Poni]

I'm looking for a nice soft butane flame lighter. Anyone have one of these?

[caudio51]

I started with a ST DuPont Xtend and haven't looked back...I have two now.

Anything that creates fire will work though.

Flint & Steel??

[Crazy_Llama]

If your just the occasional smoker find something that makes a flame. A butane tourch lighter works great once you figure out how not to torch the crap out of your cigar or face. I normaly go with the good old matches because I can harly ever find my lighter and matches seem to be scatered around my house.

[Wasch_24]

Flint & Steel??Sure...if you can get it to work. Not everyone is an Eagle Scout ya know. :thumbsup:

[croatan]

My go to lighter used to be a Corona Old Boy (soft flame, actually a pipe lighter) but lately I've been using the heck out of a PB-207 torch. It's an awesome lighter that will light dozens of cigars between fillings. They're somewhat difficult to obtain in the states thanks to some new regulations, but you can get them from overseas: nextcigar usually has them for around $20.

[caudio51]

Sure...if you can get it to work. Not everyone is an Eagle Scout ya know. :thumbsup:
:tonguerol hahaha

[Viper139]

PB207 Lighter (http://heartfeltindustries.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=54&osCsid=cfc2235f815c0fd5a44fd898582c2299)

I am not posting this just because I sell them. I happen to think they are a great lighter. I have had mine for over a year and have not had a lick of trouble with it. And now they have improved the wind resistance which was pretty good in the first place.

[caudio51]

I've been thinking of a prometheus lighter lately.

[Jwrussell]

Huh...I think I used to have one of those Blazers...gonna have to pick one up. I want one that has a window. My Colibri works, but I never know where the butane level is.

[Wasch_24]

I hear that those Blazers hold a ton of fuel too.

[jcgoldner]

Huh...I think I used to have one of those Blazers...gonna have to pick one up. I want one that has a window. My Colibri works, but I never know where the butane level is.
Yeah I know what you mean. I have a Colibri with a window and can't tell where the level is. I can't figure out if you read it right side up or upside down. Go figure.

The Blazers are real nice. I have the big torch and would like to get the little one from viper139 too.

[geoffrie]

What is a good entry level lighter for an occasional smoker, and what should I expect to pay for one?

I have seen all different types of lighters: zippo's, torch lighters, 2 flame torch, 3 flame torch, 27 flame torch... :riflefire

What's a guy to do?

Nibo at Cheap Humidors (http://www.cheaphumidors.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=c83d5b4aa1307fceecc7107dac 015c1a&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CL-SP6&Category_Code=lighters)

Got a couple for $10 each - select the Submit an offer link

[Ironman]

I'm looking for a nice soft butane flame lighter. Anyone have one of these?

I have the Vector Emperor, and love it!!!

[cvm4]

I use a Scripto windresistant torch lighter that I picked up at Walmart for around $4 bucks. It's a great deck lighter for me.

[N2Advnture]

Nibo at Cheap Humidors (http://www.cheaphumidors.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=c83d5b4aa1307fceecc7107dac 015c1a&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CL-SP6&Category_Code=lighters)
Got a couple for $10 each - select the Submit an offer link

It turns out that is the place that I ordered the 2 stinky ashtrays and a Xicar lighter on Oct 3rd....still nothing....I sent them an email last week asking when I can expect them to ship/arrive....no response.....they charged my card 3 weeks ago for the stuff though.

[caudio51]

You should definitely get on the phone. If no response I would contact the CC company and have them take the charge off.

[N2Advnture]

Got an email from them this morning. He said he sent an email right away letting me know that they are out of stock of the stinky ashtrays and don't intend on continuing stocking them because of complaints that the ears fall off and the vendor doesn't send products to him promptly.

Maybe it got tossed by spamware but who knows...

[caudio51]

Well at least you got an email. He did charge you for them though...so what is he intending to send you if they are not stocking them?

[N2Advnture]

He did charge my card at time of order (3 weeks ago) and said he would issue a refund.

[dmoby]

I have a DuPont linge 2 amazing lighter, Vector Emperor, Nibo triple flame , and two Colibri and just about all of them are good lighters.

[gorob23]

S. T. Dupont Xtend lighter, don't waste your $$$ messing around with anything else... :usaflag:

Rob

[N8NOE]

What is a good entry level lighter for an occasional smoker, and what should I expect to pay for one?

I have seen all different types of lighters: zippo's, torch lighters, 2 flame torch, 3 flame torch, 27 flame torch... :riflefire

What's a guy to do?


S.T. DuPont "Shaman" Ligne2 works well for me, But a BIC Butane is cheaper!... Question is What feels Good in YOUR hand!..

[caudio51]

S.T. DuPont "Shaman" Ligne2 works well for me, But a BIC Butane is cheaper!... Question is What feels Good in YOUR hand!..

Hey, welcome to BOTL!

[Greg]

*BUMP*

Is the S.T. Dupont still the way to go with torch lighters? How about Prometheus?

For a soft flame I've been thinking about a Corona Old Boy, I like the antiquated look and the soft flame.

[Wasch_24]

I feel it is Greg.

Oh, and the Old Boy is the shit too.

[cvm4]

Linky to the corona old boy?

[Wasch_24]

Link (http://vegassmokes.com/lighters/oldboy/oldboy_pipe_lighters.htm)

I have the pewter one with the pipes on it.

[Greg]

oooooooooo.......nice!!!

I like the Briar!

[cvm4]

Pricey, may'be if I one day smoke inside. The torch is so great for smoking outside.

[caudio51]

I feel it is Greg.

Oh, and the Old Boy is the shit too.

Ditto

I have an Xtend and my dad uses the old boy with all the pipes on it

[vperlman]

I'm looking for a nice soft butane flame lighter. Anyone have one of these?
Yup. Nibo makes some nice-looking, cheap knock-off's of the traditional roller lighters that look like high end Dupont's, Dunhills and Cartier's. I have one and it works great. In fact, I have been thinking about getting another. If you can't find them at your favorite e-tailers, just go to ebay and search for Nibos under the cigar lighter part of tobacciana.

[RonC]

Here is my new favorite. Cheap, lights as good as any other torch, good fuel capacity, and they have been reliable. doesnt hurt that i sell them either. best deal that there is on a lighter.

http://www.cigaraccessories.cigarsolutions.com/RonsonTorchLighter.html

[vperlman]

Here is my new favorite. Cheap, lights as good as any other torch, good fuel capacity, and they have been reliable. doesnt hurt that i sell them either. best deal that there is on a lighter.

http://www.cigaraccessories.cigarsolutions.com/RonsonTorchLighter.html
As an unbiased purchaser and user, I absolutely agree! Best bang for the buck out there, and Ron is a great etailer!

[caudio51]

For four bucks you can't go wrong I guess

[Séamas]

I'm looking for a nice soft butane flame lighter. Anyone have one of these?

I don't know what you mean by soft...

The best Butane flame lighter in the world is the Corona Old Boy, imo.

Of course, it's a pipe lighter, so it has a tamper instead of a cutter. But it does something a lot of lighter don't do--produce flame when you need it. Every time. For years, and years, and years. They are as reliable as a Zippo, without the stink.

It also has old fashioned style, and a large capacity.

http://tinyurl.com/23jyc

I have the pewter pipe shapes one. They didn't have the Sillems back then, but man are they beautiful!

[Séamas]

For four bucks you can't go wrong I guess

I bought 2 from him, and they work great. Most cheap torches that I've gotten have lasted about a day (ok, maybe a week). These are still working perfect 2 months later.

Of course I don't use their fuel. I use Vector.

[RonC]

i had my doubts about them until i bought a few and tested them. This lighter has been as reliable as my xtend.

[vperlman]

I don't know what you mean by soft...
A soft flame is the kind of flame that all lighters made until torches were invented. Think of the flame from a Bic or Zippo.

[Séamas]

A soft flame is the kind of flame that all lighters made until torches were invented. Think of the flame from a Bic or Zippo.

Right. Brain fog, sorry.

[rpb67]

Get a Blazer Torch Lighter.

Not to expensive,durable and reliable. And when you loose it or leave it you wont be :cryloud:

[Wasch_24]

Are those the ones with the huge fuel tank...it's like 90% of the lighter?

[vperlman]

Get a Blazer Torch Lighter. Not to expensive,durable and reliable. And when you loose it or leave it you wont be :cryloud:
Definitely a great lighter, but it's a bit bulky for my pocket, and at $30-$40 I'd cry a lot more if I lost it than if I lost my $4 Ronson. :eyebrow:

[caudio51]

Are those the ones with the huge fuel tank...it's like 90% of the lighter?

I believe so

[Greg]

Link (http://vegassmokes.com/lighters/oldboy/oldboy_pipe_lighters.htm)

I have the pewter one with the pipes on it.
I just bought one of these from here (http://www.cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/spgm?dpt=D&srch=DD&item=cor649111).

[Séamas]

I just bought one of these from here (http://www.cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/spgm?dpt=D&srch=DD&item=cor649111).

That's where I got mine. Cupojoes is a good outfit.

[Greg]

Did you get the Old Boy?

[Séamas]

Did you get the Old Boy?

Yes.

Like Todd, I got the Pewter with pipes on it. I've had it for over a year and it's going strong.

[Greg]

Sweet....I will have mine tomorrow :clap:, or worst case, Monday :sadpace:

[Séamas]

Make sure you get some corona flints. They are softer, and therefore easier on the mechanism.

Any triple refined or better fuel will do. Although, I once saw a thread somewhere where some guy did a test, taking two brand new Old Boys and filling one with premium fuel, the other with Ronson, and using them both. I don't know the final outcome, but three years later they were both still going strong.

Far as I am concerned, the Old Boy is the best soft flame made. I've always thought they should make a cigar edition, with a punch instead of a tamper.

[Greg]

I exclusively use Vector fuel in all of my lighters and I was hoping that cupojoes would send extra flint, they don't. I'll just have to buy more.

These lighters are replicas of old Dunhill and Savinelli lighters, though I've heard they've lost nothing in the translation.

[Poni]

http://www.prometheuskkp.com/products/lighters/torch/saturn-all.htm#saturns

Saturn-S

this lighter looks real nice, i've tested it out in a local shop. maybe pick one up one day.

[Boppa-Wasch]

I'll have to check it out at the shop in St Augustine!

[CelticBasque]

http://65.36.161.111/ebay/images/LTRMTO2.jpg

Just picked up one of these bad boys from eBay a few days ago.
Should be here at the beginning of the week.
$2.99 for the lighter and $12 for shipping :pokemyeye
Either way, it's a tough-looking torch and I'll be feeling like Chuck Norris everytime I fire up a smoke...

[Greg]

Just got my Old Boy in the mail. This lighter is badass!!

[avid toker]

Prometheus lighter aren't the most hardy.

[jwintosh]

Get a Blazer Torch Lighter.

Not to expensive,durable and reliable. And when you loose it or leave it you wont be :cryloud:

best lighter i've ever had!

[caudio51]

A lot of people like the blazer. I think I've used one once

[goin' fer smoke]

Got an email from them this morning. He said he sent an email right away letting me know that they are out of stock of the stinky ashtrays and don't intend on continuing stocking them because of complaints that the ears fall off and the vendor doesn't send products to him promptly.

Maybe it got tossed by spamware but who knows...

That is weird I just wrote Stinky about the stirrup falling off of mine during my recent move, said to send it to him and he would send me a new one..
no charge.

Hmmm...

[caudio51]

That's nice of them Jim

[vperlman]

... Is the S.T. Dupont still the way to go with torch lighters? How about Prometheus?...
It all depends on what's important to you and what your budget is. Both are pricey, and there are lighters on the market that work at least as well, are at least as dependable, and hold more fuel. E.g. the Blazer PB-207 or the version that I have (CG-001), which is the PB-207 inside a slightly different case. But they are plastic and don't have the same cache or curb appeal.

OTOH, the Ronsons that you can get for about $4 from Ron at cigarsolutions or Wal-mart work pretty damned well and look like the cost about 10 times what they do.

It all comes down to how much you want to spend and what you want in return.