Soft flame lighter

Started by Braddugan85, 10/28/2014 07:24 PM

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Braddugan85

10/28/2014 07:24 PM
I'm in the market for a soft flame light. Any recommendations?  Willing to spend up to $100.

I currently have a triple flame jet lighter but I feel like I always burn the tobacco with it and always get uneven burns, burning the fastest where I first light. Maybe it's just me and I'm not lighting properly, but if a soft flame will prevent this, then it's worth it to me.

Thx!

bigjohn20081983

#1
10/28/2014 07:34 PM
Have you tried a Bic lighter to see if you get the results your looking for 1st?  I use a single flame torch myself I toast the end first then I do the actual light and most of the time I get a good even burn.
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Braddugan85

#2
10/28/2014 07:40 PM
Yeah I've used a BIC but I've read it's better to use butane since its odorles.

sjn1117

#3
10/28/2014 07:43 PM
Do you smoke inside a lot or at least somewhere wind isn't an issue? Also I believe the BIC is a butane lighter. :-)
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#4
10/28/2014 07:47 PM

QuoteBraddugan85 - 10/28/2014  9:40 PM  Yeah I've used a BIC but I've read it's better to use butane since its odorles.

 

BIC IS Butane

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#5
10/28/2014 07:59 PM
Not sure how soft I would rule the AB "The Burner" lighter but I have gotten awesome results toasting and lighting with it. Love the thing and actually drag it along with me occasionally when I head over to my buds for a weekend smoke.
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#6
10/28/2014 08:00 PM

I use a lot of BICs and never tasted anything. I feel if your palate can detect butane from natural gas from propane you should be working at CA>.....

 

 Litto Gomez Diez with his BIC lighter in hand......  :biggrin:

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toby2

#7
10/28/2014 08:13 PM
Zikar flint lighters are very thin and bullet proof. the only xikar I own I haven't sent back....

Braddugan85

#8
10/28/2014 08:41 PM
Well I'll be damned... Thanks.

Kman

#9
10/28/2014 08:58 PM
Now if you absolutely HAVE to have a more expensive soft flame, the Xikar EX and EX II are both soft flames that are also wind resistant (to a point)
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sar127

#10
10/28/2014 11:12 PM

QuoteRammstein142 - 10/28/2014  9:59 PM  Not sure how soft I would rule the AB "The Burner" lighter but I have gotten awesome results toasting and lighting with it. Love the thing and actually drag it along with me occasionally when I head over to my buds for a weekend smoke.

My favorite as well,  its on Amazon for just $35.

http://www.amazon.com/Alec-Bradley-Burner-Table-Lighter/dp/B005EQR3LO

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Cfickter

#11
10/29/2014 03:53 AM
i use the soft flame myself.  I use the Xikar Room 101 which my wife got me as a gift.  It's around $100, I wouldn't have bought it myself but heck,
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#12
10/29/2014 04:02 AM
QuoteRammstein142 - 10/28/2014  10:59 PM

Not sure how soft I would rule the AB "The Burner" lighter but I have gotten awesome results toasting and lighting with it. Love the thing and actually drag it along with me occasionally when I head over to my buds for a weekend smoke.

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Brlesq

#13
10/29/2014 04:25 AM
QuoteKman - 10/28/2014  11:58 PM

Now if you absolutely HAVE to have a more expensive soft flame, the Xikar EX and EX II are both soft flames that are also wind resistant (to a point)

X2 on this.  I've got an EXII carbon Fiber, and I absolutely love it.  And the Lifetime warranty that Xikar has on all of their products cinched the deal.

(DISCLOSURE:  Kman "enabled" me to buy this as well, so I'm not sure if he gets a kickback on these or not.)   :biggrin:

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#14
10/29/2014 07:56 AM

QuoteBrlesq - 10/29/2014  7:25 AM  
QuoteKman - 10/28/2014  11:58 PM  Now if you absolutely HAVE to have a more expensive soft flame, the Xikar EX and EX II are both soft flames that are also wind resistant (to a point)
X2 on this.  I've got an EXII carbon Fiber, and I absolutely love it.  And the Lifetime warranty that Xikar has on all of their products cinched the deal.  (DISCLOSURE:  Kman "enabled" me to buy this as well, so I'm not sure if he gets a kickback on these or not.)   :biggrin:  

 :lmao: I initially enabled you Bruce, but ended up enabling myself, as I ended up buying the same EXII Carbon Fiber online this summer.

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Brlesq

#15
10/29/2014 10:01 AM
QuoteKman - 10/29/2014  10:56 AM

QuoteBrlesq - 10/29/2014  7:25 AM  
QuoteKman - 10/28/2014  11:58 PM  Now if you absolutely HAVE to have a more expensive soft flame, the Xikar EX and EX II are both soft flames that are also wind resistant (to a point)
X2 on this.  I've got an EXII carbon Fiber, and I absolutely love it.  And the Lifetime warranty that Xikar has on all of their products cinched the deal.  (DISCLOSURE:  Kman "enabled" me to buy this as well, so I'm not sure if he gets a kickback on these or not.)   :biggrin:  

 :lmao: I initially enabled you Bruce, but ended up enabling myself, as I ended up buying the same EXII Carbon Fiber online this summer.


Wait a minute.  You enabled me into buying something that you didn't even own at the time?!? OK, two can play at that game!

Kerry, these are great and a screaming good deal at only $1/cigar!  Buy them now before they are gone!  http://www.cigarsinternational.com/samplers/62277/po-boy-ii-sampler/#p-59814




 :biggrin:


Bruce
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Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!

Kman

#16
10/29/2014 10:05 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 10/29/2014  1:01 PM  
QuoteKman - 10/29/2014  10:56 AM  

QuoteBrlesq - 10/29/2014  7:25 AM  
QuoteKman - 10/28/2014  11:58 PM  Now if you absolutely HAVE to have a more expensive soft flame, the Xikar EX and EX II are both soft flames that are also wind resistant (to a point)
X2 on this.  I've got an EXII carbon Fiber, and I absolutely love it.  And the Lifetime warranty that Xikar has on all of their products cinched the deal.  (DISCLOSURE:  Kman "enabled" me to buy this as well, so I'm not sure if he gets a kickback on these or not.)   :biggrin:  

 :lmao: I initially enabled you Bruce, but ended up enabling myself, as I ended up buying the same EXII Carbon Fiber online this summer.

Wait a minute.  You enabled me into buying something that you didn't even own at the time?!? OK, two can play at that game!   Kerry, these are great and a screaming good deal at only $1/cigar!  Buy them now before they are gone!  http://www.cigarsinternational.com/samplers/62277/po-boy-ii-sampler/#p-59814      :biggrin:    

 Be careful Bruce.... if you're going to "return the favor", then you better be ready to buy that AMAZING sampler yourself after I do. I may spend the $30 just to make you have to freeze, thaw and store those puppies that you know you'll never smoke.

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Brlesq

#17
10/29/2014 10:52 AM
I don't think that I would have to freeze those.  Even beetles won't go near them!
Bruce
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Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

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StogieDad

#18
10/29/2014 12:13 PM
QuoteBrlesq - 10/29/2014  1:52 PM

I don't think that I would have to freeze those.  Even beetles won't go near them!

But the MSRP is $180, they have to be good right?????  :barf:
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