Soft Flame Lighters

[Goalee1]

And thats why I never reccomend them. What good is a brand with a lifetime warranty if u have to send it back every now and then? The company imo offers this warranty knowing that the consumer will eventually just buy a new one imo. (The oh well I got 3 years or so out of it phenomenon.)

This is only after 3 months and not constantly using it. I actually put it in the drawer after my second fill and it not working properly. G1

 

[Jfire]

Not trying to be cheeky, but what's your aversion to jet lighters? I reckon they're a little more versatile especially if It's windy.
I'm currently saving for a Colibri Monza, the red and black one, cos I reckon they look pimp.

It may have taken 10 years for a cigar to have its day to shine. Why try to light it in 10 seconds flat?

 

[Treinenwj]

It may have taken 10 years for a cigar to have its day to shine. Why try to light it in 10 seconds flat?

Some days a soft flame is completely useless for those of us who have to have our cigars outside.

 

[Craig Mac]

Some days a soft flame is completely useless for those of us who have to have our cigars outside.

That's what I like about the Lamborghini Aero, has both.

As far as Xikar, they had some huge QC issues for a few months and we saw many returns, but for the most part it seems to be worked out now. They are reasonably priced products and having a lifetime warranty is nice if it does ever break or stop working.

 

[vperlman]

One more thing about the Xikar EX series: While they have a soft flame, they are relatively wind-proof. Of course, lighting a cigar in the wind with a soft flame is something of a challenge, even if the flame doesn't get blown out... :smokingbo

 

[Jfire]

Some days a soft flame is completely useless for those of us who have to have our cigars outside.

And thats why I own both. Probably like 95% of everyone here. I still smoke outside just like normal folk............ But its not very often I will grab a torch to light up inside, if ever.

 

[seeker]

A case for the zippo.
First, the old adage that you can taste the fuel comes from their old fuel recipe. That has changed.
I always use my zippo. Sure I try to not touch the foot and use cedar spills when I can. But isn't that recommended for all lighting duties ?
I love the zippo , in all weather, and they have the best warranty in the world. You can find a zippo and give it to them. They will fix it or replace it.

 

[esse]

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can anyone help me with what you'd call this style of lighter, and who makes a good one?

maybe not exactly on topic but, can anyone comment on what you'd call this style of lighter? I know dunhill makes a few like this, and I've heard 'lift arm lighter', but not really anything else. Is this maybe dunhill specific or are there other manufactures producing soft flame lighters like this

 

[Tobacco Giant]

This is only after 3 months and not constantly using it. I actually put it in the drawer after my second fill and it not working properly. G1

Just out of curiosity, but are you purging the lighter before every refill?

 

[vperlman]

A case for the zippo.
First, the old adage that you can taste the fuel comes from their old fuel recipe. That has changed.
I always use my zippo. Sure I try to not touch the foot and use cedar spills when I can. But isn't that recommended for all lighting duties ?
I love the zippo , in all weather, and they have the best warranty in the world. You can find a zippo and give it to them. They will fix it or replace it.

I'm with you. I occasionally use one of my Zippos with the OEM fuel insert. If you use the current version of Zippo brand lighter fuel and let the flame burn for a second or two before lighting the cigar, there is zero lighter fuel flavor.