| Author | Message | ||
     Kerry Lex Gerald Member Username: Comoy Post Number: 9 Registered: 02-2009 |
Gentelemen, What do you suggest that I use to light my pipes with? I have benn using bbq lighters but they tend to blacken the rim top edge of your pipes you know What should I be using? thanks,Kerry Gerald | ||
| Scott Irwin Member Username: Scottly Post Number: 23 Registered: 09-2008 |
Zippo Pipe Lighter. | ||
| James MacKay Member Username: Bigjim Post Number: 65 Registered: 09-2008 |
Matches. Lightly draw and put the match down to the tobacco. Move the match over the tobacco for one second, lift the match out and repeat after a second or so. The rim will be fine and the tobacco evenly lit. | ||
| Tom Mueller Member Username: Tommueller Post Number: 131 Registered: 04-2008 |
If what you have been using is a 'jet flame' type lighter, I would say to stop using it as it will scorch the rim. From all I've read, a gentle flame is preferred. I usually use wooden kitchen matches (let the sulpher burn off first) or my trusty Zippo. Another tip I've read and try to follow is not filling all the way to the rim. This allows better downdraft of the flame, rather than chancing burning the rim. Happy smoking to you. Penzance in a Barontini as I type. | ||
| Harvey Click Member Username: Fafhrd Post Number: 1405 Registered: 03-2006 |
Zippo pipe lighter with Zippo fluid. The new fluid imparts no taste to the tobacco. | ||
| Chuck Wright Member Username: Truckerchuck Post Number: 1105 Registered: 05-2004 |
I start my pipe witha kitchen match and re-kight with a Zippo with a Thunderbird butane insert. Unlike the Zippo insert, the Thunderbird has a soft, angled flame. If you can afford one, I strongly recommend the Old Boy. | ||
| Bill Kellman F&AM Member Username: Tennessee_texan Post Number: 135 Registered: 01-2006 |
I have an Old Boy lighter. High dollar lighter, and I like it. The Old Boy is very sturdy and dependable. Having said that, I more often use a wooden kitchen match for the charing light then my Zippo with the pipe lighter insert. I love that Zippo. | ||
| John Cooper F&AM Member Username: Traveling_man Post Number: 6 Registered: 02-2009 |
Greetings pipesters. Brother Kellman, I have to agree with you. I also am fortunate enough to own an Old Boy -(the pewter finish with the shapes) and I love it. However, I also reach for my Zippo, particularly at work. Not such crushing defeat to lose the Zippo at work. Lose the Old Boy and I'll demand a federal investigation and a stimulus to replace it. 1Q in a Dunhill ODA currently. Sincerely Fraternally. | ||
| Emmanuel Caruana Member Username: Emmacaru Post Number: 4 Registered: 03-2009 |
I find that wooden matches are the best. I mean you can buy a Corona pipe lighters. I have seen very good reviews. You have to fork around 95$ for it. You can find on ebay. You can also buy a zippo pipe lighter which is a cheaper version but I am a bit against zippo pipe lighter due to the smell of the fluid. Matches are cheaper, no harm to the rim and lights the tobacco very nice. Happy smoking mate. | ||
| Gig Azar Member Username: Gigazar Post Number: 30 Registered: 11-2007 |
Use matches most of the time as I like the old world charm of them but I do also own a Zippo  | ||
| Mark Stockton Member Username: Ripiper Post Number: 29 Registered: 07-2008 |
Zippo pipe lighter. The new fluid in the black can has no fluid smell or taste. | ||
| Bill Kellman F&AM Member Username: Tennessee_texan Post Number: 136 Registered: 01-2006 |
As to the smell of Zippo lighter fluid, I agree with Harvey's statement with regard to the newer Zippo fluid in the black can "The new fluid imparts no taste to the tobacco." Try it Emmanuel, you will be pleasantly surprised. Brother Cooper, I would certainly not like to lose my Old Boy. In fact, in this economy, I would not spend that kind of money to buy a replacement. | ||
| Aleš Member Username: Pipeclubsi Post Number: 8 Registered: 01-2009 |
Matches are my choice. They work best, 'cos as you hold it horizontally and draw the flame into the pipe as you draw + moving it around - it will lit the pipe perfectly. | ||
| David Member Username: Davy51 Post Number: 112 Registered: 11-2007 |
Zippo pipe lighter. The new fluid in the black can has no fluid smell or taste And a new one i have been using Xikar it looks and operates like an old boy but isn't as expensive and has a lifetime garantee | ||
| burro Member Username: Burro Post Number: 61 Registered: 02-2008 |
zippo. | ||
| Mark Yusko Member Username: Watchmker Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2007 |
wooden matches and or zippo. Had a colibri pipe light which broke after 2 months, use. | ||
| Matty Member Username: Matty Post Number: 24 Registered: 12-2008 |
Zippo. Get one. | ||
| james robert Member Username: Scottish_piper Post Number: 86 Registered: 12-2006 |
Wooden Matches are my favorite. | ||
| Ellis Spear Member Username: Espear Post Number: 415 Registered: 12-2003 |
Dear All, I have made two wonderful purchases in my life. One was my first Old Boy. The second was my second Old Boy. | ||
| Fred Guedes Member Username: Lfogs Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2009 |
Wooden Matches are my favorite for a newbie i think it's the best... | ||
| Thomas Allen Member Username: Tomsense76 Post Number: 26 Registered: 08-2008 |
I like the Bic lighters. Unlike other cheap butane lighters I don't get a heavy butane taste. Another reason I tend towards Bic lighters is I smoke outside from time to time and living in Chicago means lots of windy conditions. Two things that do a better job are Zippo lighters and wooden matches. I think the reason is that the wide flame of the Zippo helps get a nice even burn. The matches tend to burn hotter which means less contact time between the flame and tobacco. But again, lots of wind. With Zippos it means a burnt hand, and mtches get blown out to much. | ||
| Tab Peryam Member Username: Haebar Post Number: 3 Registered: 03-2009 |
When I'm at home sitting near an ashtray, I like to use wooden matches. I have some zippos but have been put off by the aftertaste. After what I've read here, I will try the new Zippo fluid. When I'm on the move, the only thing I want is a bic lighter. I have some refillable butane lighters but hardly ever use them, refilling them can be dramatic. | ||
| Wayne S Benge Member Username: Wsbenge Post Number: 444 Registered: 05-2005 |
I have used everything. Stick matches, paper matches, butane, Zippo. In the end, it is what ever is easy. My favorite butane lighter wore out. Zippo has it now. | ||
| Lawrence G. Foster Member Username: Lawrence_foster Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2008 |
In any case, I will always recommenced the use of wooden matches. In the best of all worlds, you should find sulfur-free, natural wooden matches; those without smelly (and probably toxic) chemical accelerants in the stick. While these are often hard to come by, I find they are the best choice in terms of quality of smoke and safety of your pipe. Common Kitchen matches are also suitable, if you give the chemical head time to burn off before lighting. If you do use matches, I recommend that you stay away from those cheap paper matches (they burn too fast for pipe lighting and are often difficult to hold). I believe matches burn the coolest, cost the least, and easiest to use (no refills, replacement flints, etc.) They also pose little risk of burning your rims or chambers unless seriously mishandled (the safety of your finger tips is another story!). On the other hand their main drawback is inability to hold a flame in even the slightest draught. Trying to light a match in windy conditions can be a very frustrating endeavor... This isn't much a problem for me, however, as I very seldom smoke outdoors. I understand the appeal of a beautiful pipe lighter, but for me there is also an attraction to the simplicity and antiquity of matches. Cheers, Lawrence | ||
| Fr. Boniface Copelin Member Username: Fatherb Post Number: 5 Registered: 04-2009 |
There is another fairly inexpensive lighter out there. There is one manufacturere which calls it a 'sidekick'. This lighter has piezo ignition and a flame which can be adjusted between 90 and 0 degrees. One of the Tabacchi here in Rome sells them for about 2 Euro. I believe that they are also available in the States. Oh, these are refillable also. Not to shabby a deal. Father-B | ||
| David H Daniel Member Username: Dhdaniel Post Number: 17 Registered: 07-2007 |
I was skeptical of the Zippo, but I got one 2 weeks ago, and its my new best freind, Just do it! thanks to the folks here on the forum Dave | ||
| Gig Azar Member Username: Gigazar Post Number: 50 Registered: 11-2007 |
I use matches, Zippo or when desperate a BIC lighter | ||
| Gabriel Houghton Member Username: Gabriel Post Number: 3 Registered: 04-2009 |
I, like many other posters, like wooden matches; they are not only functional but seem to mimic the pace of pipesmoking, from the anticipation as the flame explodes and takes hold, to the slow burn. However, I got a $10 Prometheus lighter a couple of months ago. It is refillable with butane and has a nifty ignition mechanism which uses flints in a spring loaded shaft beneath the wheel. | ||
| The Breeze Member Username: Hedgehorn Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2009 |
+1 on the Colibri. I bought one and it broke in a short amount of time. I am using kitchen matches now and wanting to try a Zippo pipe lighter. ;) | ||
| Dane Marijan Member Username: Morgoth Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2009 |
Butane lighters work best for me (I use Colibri brand lighters) with triple refined butane. Its important to use a high grade 'tiple refined' butane to extend the life of a lighter...they won't get clogged up as easily. Wooden matches are nostalgic and, thus, nice to use also...just make sure that you wait a second or two for the sulphur to burn off...you don't want that taste in your smoke. Liquid fuel, like most Zippos, is not preferred by me...I don't like the taste imparted in the smoke...and the fuel reeks. Cheers! | ||
| Gene Szymanski Member Username: Lt_taz Post Number: 56 Registered: 02-2005 |
Mr. Marijan, IMHO use what works best for you, I use a std. ZIPPO lighter w/o the pipe insert and plain old Naptha from the local hardware store, but that's just me. Maybe I grew used to the smell and or taste but I have no problem. Smoke what you enjoy in the pipe you enjoy, and use whatever you like to fire it up...... | ||
| Dane Marijan Member Username: Morgoth Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2009 |
Sure Gene...no worries. As I stipulated...not preferred by me. Thanks. |