Wooden Matches vs. Torches

CigarRod · 05-06-2011, 11:45 AM

Looked around in the newbie forums and didn't see anyting on this topic, but which do you prefer brothers?

Apoco · 05-06-2011, 11:54 AM

For the longest time I was matches only...then I decided a torch was way easier

I still go with matches for anything that is really special, I feel that it puts me in the right mindset of really taking your time to enjoy it. But for the most part I use my trusty Ronson now a days.
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RustyShackleford · 05-06-2011, 12:03 PM

Most of the time I use my xikar soft flame lighter.
Does it make the cigar taste better than if I lit it with a torch, no probably not but like Apoco said it puts me in the mindset of taking my time to enjoy the cigar.

Emjaysmash · 05-06-2011, 11:57 AM

If it is not windy, and I'm feeling patient, I'll use matches. Most of the time I'm too impatient to use matches.

CoreyD · 05-06-2011, 11:59 AM

At the B&M i'll sometimes use a match and light a cedar strip and light it that way.

NCRadioMan · 05-06-2011, 12:00 PM

Triple or Quad torch. Light and go. Matches are a waste of time to me.

CasaDooley · 05-06-2011, 12:03 PM

Torch it. Smoke it. Smile.

CigarRod · 05-06-2011, 12:07 PM

Never tried the cedar strip thing. Is that the cedar that come on the sticks sometimes?

T.G · 05-06-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarRod

Never tried the cedar strip thing. Is that the cedar that come on the sticks sometimes?

Yeah, you just slide it halfway off the cigar, light the end and start inhaling, gives a great even light to the foot.

05-06-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Yeah, you just slide it halfway off the cigar, light the end and start inhaling, gives a great even light to the foot.

I did that once and almost lost an eyebrow.

Anyway, I usually use a long spill. I've been told I light and smoke cigars painfully slowly.

N2 GOLD · 05-06-2011, 12:26 PM

When I'm feeling patient, I use a cedar rod/stick... Works & smells great. I saw it on an old (90's) cigar video...

T.G · 05-06-2011, 12:14 PM

Whatever gets my cigar lit. Typically I use a bic though.

Giants85 · 05-06-2011, 12:23 PM

Torch for me, faster and easier when outdoors and I usually smoke outside.

Bill86 · 05-06-2011, 12:33 PM

I use a soft flame Dunhill Rollagas. Toast the foot, 2 puffs.....lit.

Mugen910 · 05-06-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I use a soft flame Dunhill Rollagas. Toast the foot, 2 puffs.....lit.

Oh you fancy huh?

bobarian · 05-06-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Oh you fancy huh?

The Mighty Guangda!

markem · 05-06-2011, 01:41 PM

gotta say, I go with whatever works. I've lit off candles, plumbers torch, and other odd stuff, but my trusty $2.50 GuangDa lighter never fails me.

The only thing that I would add is to never light with anything that will impart flavor (except maybe a Spanish cedar spill) since the results aren't what you are looking for. In this regard, the question for the torch lighter crowd is which group of lighter fluid vendors are the way to go. I always go food quality and buy from a reputable kitchen supply place (ask for Creme Brulee torch fluid - almost always Vector).

awsmith4 · 05-06-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

gotta say, I go with whatever works. I've lit off candles, plumbers torch, and other odd stuff, but my trusty $2.50 GuangDa lighter never fails me.

The only thing that I would add is to never light with anything that will impart flavor (except maybe a Spanish cedar spill) since the results aren't what you are looking for. In this regard, the question for the torch lighter crowd is which group of lighter fluid vendors are the way to go. I always go food quality and buy from a reputable kitchen supply place (ask for Creme Brulee torch fluid - almost always Vector).

I have also used just about everything but prefer torches. Like Mark said above, the fuel is what is most important. I have expensive torches and I have Deal Extreme torches and none ever fail me as long as they have good fuel.

05-07-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Oh you fancy huh?

"Nails done, hair done, everything did!!!!" Bao you're crazy!

shilala · 05-06-2011, 01:49 PM

I don't have any matches, and I've grown really fond of running all over the house and checking in the cars to find a lighter that works.
Don't get me wrong, I've had lighters that work, but eventually they wear out or I give them away. I need to gather them all up again and refill them. It'd probably help if I learned how to refill them properly, as well.

I always smoke outside, so matches would stress me out. I do love start a cigar with a stick from the fire, though. I just don't often have one around.

05-06-2011, 11:45 AM	#1
CigarRod CigarRod Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Rod Location: Richmond VA Posts: 29 Trading: (0)	Wooden Matches vs. Torches Looked around in the newbie forums and didn't see anyting on this topic, but which do you prefer brothers? __________________ "Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar." -- Mark Twain

05-06-2011, 11:54 AM	#2
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches For the longest time I was matches only...then I decided a torch was way easier I still go with matches for anything that is really special, I feel that it puts me in the right mindset of really taking your time to enjoy it. But for the most part I use my trusty Ronson now a days. Posted via Mobile Device

05-06-2011, 12:03 PM	#3
RustyShackleford Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Chris Location: PA Posts: 79 Trading: (2)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches Most of the time I use my xikar soft flame lighter. Does it make the cigar taste better than if I lit it with a torch, no probably not but like Apoco said it puts me in the mindset of taking my time to enjoy the cigar.

05-06-2011, 11:57 AM	#4
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches If it is not windy, and I'm feeling patient, I'll use matches. Most of the time I'm too impatient to use matches. __________________

05-06-2011, 11:59 AM	#5
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches At the B&M i'll sometimes use a match and light a cedar strip and light it that way. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

05-06-2011, 12:00 PM	#6
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches Triple or Quad torch. Light and go. Matches are a waste of time to me. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

05-06-2011, 12:03 PM	#7
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches Torch it. Smoke it. Smile. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

05-06-2011, 12:07 PM	#8
CigarRod CigarRod Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Rod Location: Richmond VA Posts: 29 Trading: (0)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches Never tried the cedar strip thing. Is that the cedar that come on the sticks sometimes? __________________ "Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar." -- Mark Twain

05-06-2011, 12:26 PM	#11
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches When I'm feeling patient, I use a cedar rod/stick... Works & smells great. I saw it on an old (90's) cigar video... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

05-06-2011, 12:14 PM	#12
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches Whatever gets my cigar lit. Typically I use a bic though.

05-06-2011, 12:23 PM	#13
Giants85 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 91 Trading: (4)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches Torch for me, faster and easier when outdoors and I usually smoke outside.

05-06-2011, 12:33 PM	#14
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches I use a soft flame Dunhill Rollagas. Toast the foot, 2 puffs.....lit.

05-06-2011, 01:41 PM	#17
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches gotta say, I go with whatever works. I've lit off candles, plumbers torch, and other odd stuff, but my trusty $2.50 GuangDa lighter never fails me. The only thing that I would add is to never light with anything that will impart flavor (except maybe a Spanish cedar spill) since the results aren't what you are looking for. In this regard, the question for the torch lighter crowd is which group of lighter fluid vendors are the way to go. I always go food quality and buy from a reputable kitchen supply place (ask for Creme Brulee torch fluid - almost always Vector). __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

05-06-2011, 01:49 PM	#20
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Wooden Matches vs. Torches I don't have any matches, and I've grown really fond of running all over the house and checking in the cars to find a lighter that works. Don't get me wrong, I've had lighters that work, but eventually they wear out or I give them away. I need to gather them all up again and refill them. It'd probably help if I learned how to refill them properly, as well. I always smoke outside, so matches would stress me out. I do love start a cigar with a stick from the fire, though. I just don't often have one around. __________________