How do you light your cigar?

[The EVP]

After watching people in the lounge over the last few weeks, I got to wondering what you use to light your cigar with.

 

[iCraig]

Torch usually. Matches other times if my torch is in the shop (like it is right now, gr.)

 

[Clint]

I only use the Olympic Torch in Squaw Valley, CA.

 

[Thegreekone]

I've gone cuckoo, a little more than a lot.

LIGHTLY toast foot with dbl torch, then finish with soft flame.

I also have a pin-point single torch for touch-ups or adjustments. :sadstare:

 

[Strickland]

Face-down on the stove...

 

[Jwrussell]

Dupont Xtend. Don't leave home without it.

 

[Craig Mac]

depends, I have a 2 single flame torches, a triple torch, a dupont style knock off soft flame and a soft flame table lighter that are regular rotation.

 

[vivalanation734]

depends on the Vitola.. Anything under 46 RG gets a single torch and anything over, I'll use my double or triple flame torch.

 

[Stogiecidal]

Evertech "the pistol" single flame torch I got for under $20 shipped to Canada.
Follow Mitch's lighting technique he outlined in his primer.

 

[JNT]

I use a small single torch, but want one of those torches they use to craft jewelery.

 

[r3db4r0n]

Since I've learned how to use the other 90% of my brain, I usually use telekinesis to spontaneously combust the lit end, after it cherries for about 10-15 seconds I blow out the flame and enjoy. You wouldn't believe how much I've saved on butane since I've started doing this, never have to worry about leaving your lighter at home either

But really I use a cheapo ronson for most of my lighting duties

 

[carocaniac]

I hope no one is using a Zippo...

 

[ChazHollywood]

I love the ritual of lighting with matches, but lately I just find I get a better light with a torch.

-Charles

 

[D Quintero]

oversized wandtype softflame fullblast

:glassesgr

 

[GoingPostal]

depends on the vitola, smaller ring guage (up to 44) prefer to use matches. Larger i use a single flame torch, and for the few big boys(diesel shorty, nub) break out the double flame torch. I would have to say most people have different lighting techniques for either the situation or cigar they are smoking.

 

[Fourtotheflush]

Was using a Nibo triple, now Im using a Ronson single flame!

Works like a charm!

 

[DanLW]

I'm stuck with BIC for now. All the shoppette has is BICs and Zippos. I have heard that the clean burning Zippo brand fuel doesn't impute any taste, but I haven't looked into it in depth. I plan to get a natural flame and probably a torch lighter also for windy days. Ideally I'd like to find a decent lighter that has both.

For me, cigars won't be an everyday thing, so I like the extra ritual of toasting with a natural flame before relaxing with a cigar. Too bad most of the lighters out there look like some sort of energy cell for a Star Trek phaser. I love the look of the zippo style.

 

[jsnake]

Dual flame torch. I have a quad flame table top but it seems like overkill. I also have a single flame torch I use occasionally. Single and dual torches work great.

 

[Herfin' Harg]

I've a Vector triple jet flame for toasting and for lighting large gauge sticks, or for lighting in windy conditions.

Additionally, I have a single flame torch I tend to favor for touch-ups.

But if I have a choice (which, I suppose, is to say that I'm in someone's lounge), I'll toast with one or the other torch, then light from a spill/match.

 

[Thunder.Gerbil]

Tiki torch with JP4, to give it that little extra kick.