What should I try first?

[lovenhim]

It is a small shop. It was a walk in humidor in the back that is about 15x20 in size. Now about a lighter, I read in the book called "The Complete Idiots Guide To Cigars" that it is ok to light a cigar with a Bic disposable lighter because it is butane. What they said was if a $1 Bic will do the trick you do not "need" a $50 blue flame torch. They also mentioned long wood matches to light a cigar.

[T.G]

Depends which CAO - they have a number of lines.

CAO's are a bit more complex than Punch & Hoyo. Whereas the Punch and Hoyos are more traditional and consistent. I personally wold probably take the CAO if it's a Brazilia or and Italia, but not too many of their other blends. A Hoyo Dark Sumatra would be another good one.

Not all butane is created equal. Bic's are fine, as they use very clean gas. Some of the other disposable lighters out there, eh, not so much. If using a wooden match, make sure you wait until the igniter chemicals have burned off completely from the tip. Oh, and some wooden matches are made from very soft woods that are full of sap and pitch and might taint your cigar's flavor. You'll know when you smell the match burning if it's going to be a problem.

There are some sub $5 torch lighters out there that aren't bad, just don't fill them with crap butane. And, for gods sake, never put scented butane in them.

[JaKaacH]

Got your PM. Ronson lighter should go out tomorrow.

[TripleF]

Originally Posted by JaKaacH

Got your PM. Ronson lighter should go out tomorrow.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh boy, this brings back memories. This might sting loveinhim.

[TripleF]

Originally Posted by TripleF

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh boy, this brings back memories. This might sting loveinhim.

Well a couple years ago I was looking for a particular hard-to-find cutter. Jeff stepped to the plate and offered to mail me one.......

Jeff's just a real nice guy is all I'm sayin'......you'll see soon enough

[dwoodward]

Originally Posted by T.G

CAO's are a bit more complex than Punch & Hoyo. Whereas the Punch and Hoyos are more traditional and consistent. I personally wold probably take the CAO if it's a Brazilia or and Italia, but not too many of their other blends.

Yes! And the CAO Black is another fine beauty.

Originally Posted by T.G

+ Not all butane is created equal.
+ Just don't fill them with crap butane.
+ And, for gods sake, never put scented butane in them.

Yes, Yes, and YES... I use Vector Butane the I ordered from CI. Its very clean.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...2&stext=Vector

GL mate!