Lighting a cigar with matches

[darkleeroy]

To be honest, I see more "old school" folks using using Bic-type lighters than matches. The reason why people used wooden matches was similar to why they use butane lighters, because wooden matches didn't impart flavor, while Cedar strips imparted a wanted flavor.

Pipe smoker's use matches because the flame isn't hot enough to damage the Briar and cake.