Lighting a cigar with matches

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by lovenhim

OK I understand that the butane torch is the default for most cigar smokers for day in and day out use. I see that some "old school" folks use and or prefer a wooden match. Why is this? What type/brand of wooden match and do you use many short ones or a long one such as a fireplace match? Where is a good place to buy them? I was thinking Wally's World.

I think most "old school" folks that you see using matches are using them because that is what they are familiar with.

Davidoff makes their own cigar matches which are longer and made from spanish cedar. They are hard to find.

If you want to use a regular match, imo it's the same as using a soft flame. The St. Dupont's or any other soft flame lighter will provide the same experience.

[Tredegar]

I prefer using matches and find that the small Blue Diamond matches suck. Half the time they break or won't stay lit. But the regular kitchen matches are just fine. I have used torches but am not a big fan of them. Otherwise, I use a BIC.