Saturday, October 16, 2010

How Many Flames Do I Need On A Cigar Lighter?

By Ryder Sabot

Of all the butane lighters on the market, the multi-flame torch styles are, perhaps, the most intriguing. They feature multiple hot, blue jets of flame which can be directed with great precision from any angle. They provide excellent service and reliability.

A torch cigar lighter with multiple flames has its uses and its place but offers pros and cons which sometimes make a torch with only a single jet preferable in some situations. Most often this has to do with practical considerations.

A two or three jet lighter is really about fashion. There is no way not to notice one of these devices lighting up, especially in a low-lit room such as a cigar bar. Of course, they provide ample heat to properly toast and light a cigar which is the reason many smokers choose them. The butane fuel source ensures that no fuel taste is imparted to the cigar when it is lit, another distinct advantage presented by these lighters. While these lighters may be excellent in social situations, there are better choices for outdoor situations.

Double flame lighters will consume a bit more fuel but have their own advantages. They have a wider flame area, of course, which makes it easier to heat the tobacco evenly when performing the first light which removes any moisture. They are a bit larger than the single flame styles but they're still usually a bit smaller than liquid-fueled lighters. They are hard to miss, as well, and many smokers enjoy the visual display of two hot jets of flame touching off the tobacco. They're a good choice for someone who wants something visually interesting but who doesn't want the largest lighters on the market, the triple flame models.

Lighters are oftentimes chosen for aesthetic reasons and this is a concern when choosing a jet style. The multi-jet lighters are larger, obviously, and less convenient to carry around. Consider leaving the multi-jet lighter at home and carrying around a single-jet model as they have a very slim profile and slip easily into a pocket. These lighters may not be quite as flashy but a blue flame's still quite a sight. Of course, the smell of an expensive cigar is also very attention-getting and any one of these lighters are one of the best choices for firing up a good stogie.

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