Matches vs. lighter

Cville Cigar · 10-02-2012, 08:27 PM

What is better to use? I've heard preferences for both. Currently, I use a butane lighter.
Thanks...

pnoon · 10-02-2012, 08:28 PM

Neither is better.
Matter of preference.

icehog3 · 10-02-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Neither is better.
Matter of preference.

Bingo.

cjhalbrooks · 10-02-2012, 08:33 PM

^ +1

I have to say the main reason i use a lighter is because i always seem to have "wind" problems. It's is all up to you. Also you could try cedar strips, some people like to light their cigar with strips of cedar.

Remo · 10-02-2012, 08:39 PM

Some people say it's a taste thing...I am an ease of use guy, lighter goes easily into pocket and lights my cigars fast, wind whatever

joeobx · 10-02-2012, 08:46 PM

Lighter.......mom said I couldn't play with matches

markem · 10-02-2012, 08:48 PM

Everyone knows that Cigar Aficionado is the place to go for the real deal. Not only should you use matches, but you should use 3. No matter whether or not you are right handed, the matches are held in the right hand and the cigar rotated at a constant speed in the left.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOem4JswMCk

don't believe him, he does every cigar with this ritual. He just doesn't want us to feel overly inferior.

If you do not get a perfect burn or taste, you did not follow the steps properly, so go back and view again.

PearlS4 · 10-03-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

Everyone knows that Cigar Aficionado is the place to go for the real deal. Not only should you use matches, but you should use 3. No matter whether or not you are right handed, the matches are held in the right hand and the cigar rotated at a constant speed in the left.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOem4JswMCk

don't believe him, he does every cigar with this ritual. He just doesn't want us to feel overly inferior.

If you do not get a perfect burn or taste, you did not follow the steps properly, so go back and view again.

Lol, I thought that using Spanish cedar shavings obtained from the Southern Hemisphere and lit with a blessed candle was the preferred method. Me? I just use my butane torch.

markem · 10-03-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PearlS4

Lol, I thought that using Spanish cedar shavings obtained from the Southern Hemisphere and lit with a blessed candle was the preferred method. Me? I just use my butane torch.

Well, sure, if you want to light your cigar the snooty way.

PearlS4 · 10-03-2012, 06:10 PM

After watching the video above I feel like a true heathen! Cool vid though.

markem · 10-03-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PearlS4

After watching the video above I feel like a true heathen! Cool vid though.

You should see the one where I light a Sir Winston off one of Peter's farts. Way cool

pnoon · 10-03-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

You should see the one where I light a Sir Winston off one of Peter's farts. Way cool

You rang?

10-02-2012, 08:27 PM	#1
Cville Cigar Don't mind if I do! Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Jeffrey Location: Cville, IN Posts: 101 Trading: (1)	Matches vs. lighter What is better to use? I've heard preferences for both. Currently, I use a butane lighter. Thanks...

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pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Matches vs. lighter Neither is better. Matter of preference. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

10-02-2012, 08:33 PM	#4
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Matches vs. lighter ^ +1 I have to say the main reason i use a lighter is because i always seem to have "wind" problems. It's is all up to you. Also you could try cedar strips, some people like to light their cigar with strips of cedar. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

10-02-2012, 08:39 PM	#5
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Matches vs. lighter Some people say it's a taste thing...I am an ease of use guy, lighter goes easily into pocket and lights my cigars fast, wind whatever __________________

10-02-2012, 08:46 PM	#6
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Matches vs. lighter Lighter.......mom said I couldn't play with matches __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

10-02-2012, 08:48 PM	#7
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Matches vs. lighter Everyone knows that Cigar Aficionado is the place to go for the real deal. Not only should you use matches, but you should use 3. No matter whether or not you are right handed, the matches are held in the right hand and the cigar rotated at a constant speed in the left. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOem4JswMCk don't believe him, he does every cigar with this ritual. He just doesn't want us to feel overly inferior. If you do not get a perfect burn or taste, you did not follow the steps properly, so go back and view again. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-03-2012, 06:10 PM	#10
PearlS4 Entering the fray Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: NW WA Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Re: Matches vs. lighter After watching the video above I feel like a true heathen! Cool vid though.