My Lighter is made By? [Archive] - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

Robulous78

10-07-2012, 02:46 AM

Morning Gents... Another poll for you to have at... :banger

In the sprite of one-ups-manship to Tom <respectfullly> I present another poll for you all to take, laugh at, discuss ect...

This one is as comprehensive as the poll options allow... just for you Tom :tu

Gents, What brand Lighter do you use?
Clearly There are 1000's of companies... but I feel I covered most brands you would usually come across...

so here it is guys, have at it...

Mattso3000

10-07-2012, 02:52 AM

Hmmm...
Lotus,
Bic,
Ronson,
Jet-lite,
Xikar,
Bugatti B-1
and a few made by I don't know who...

Mattso3000

10-07-2012, 02:57 AM

I voted Lotus, use that one most frequently.

Robulous78

10-07-2012, 02:58 AM

Thanks Matt... Yes Gentlemen, Which Brand Lighter do you use the most?

longknocker

10-07-2012, 03:55 AM

Xikar, Mostly. Next Is Vector, 3rd, Ronson.:)

maninblack

10-07-2012, 06:36 AM

My Ronson. Always.

PCR

10-07-2012, 06:48 AM

Mostly Ronson but I did score a good buy on a Colibri Providence triple jet.

bowl300

10-07-2012, 06:57 AM

Xikar,then a Colibri

tsolomon

10-07-2012, 06:58 AM

What, you can only pick one? Ronson is what I have the most of, but I have terrible luck with lighters.:2

VirtualSmitty

10-07-2012, 07:06 AM

I've been using the same Lotus lighter almost every day now for the last 4 years.

n3uka

10-07-2012, 07:37 AM

Had to put other because Dunhill wasn't listed

CigarNut

10-07-2012, 08:02 AM

Primarily I use a Blazer but I also carry an Evertorch dual flame lighter.

kelmac07

10-07-2012, 08:39 AM

Xikar, Blazer and then a Coleman for me.

poriggity

10-07-2012, 10:33 AM

I interchange between my Jobon Single flame, and my Xikar Inpress single flame. Both have been flawless for me.

TheTraveler

10-07-2012, 10:47 AM

I normally use my Zico dual flame, given to me on my birthday by my wife.

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/TheTraveler_bucket/zico_lighter.jpg

Otherwise I use matches (indoors) or a Bic disposable when my Zico isn't with me.

macsauce13

10-07-2012, 11:22 AM

I use a blazer inside a zippo.

Big Bert

10-07-2012, 02:34 PM

Blazer ftw!!!!

icehog3

10-07-2012, 02:37 PM

POLL:

Will Cigar Asylum soon have a poll for everything?

____YES

____NO

____ God, I hope not

cort

10-07-2012, 03:12 PM

I didn't see an option for "11 year old children in Cambodia".:confused:

icehog3

10-07-2012, 03:43 PM

I didn't see an option for "11 year old children in Cambodia".:confused:

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Funny.jpg

Robulous78

10-07-2012, 03:43 PM

I didn't see an option for "11 year old children in Cambodia".:confused:

LoL... I knew that would come up sooner or later... I thought about including china, but didn't want to offend any possible Chinese cigar smokers...

Ogre

10-07-2012, 03:54 PM

I have:

3 Xikars
1 Bugatti
1 Alex Bradley Bunsen Burner
and a few Ronsons

Robulous78

10-07-2012, 03:57 PM

Hey Larry, How do you like that Alec Bradley Bunsen Burner? I am kinda interested in picking one up but cant make my mind up on it...

Worth the moolah?

icehog3

10-07-2012, 04:04 PM

I have tons of lighters, but my daily lighter the last year or more has been a DealXtreme. I got 6 of them for $14, and haven't broken out the other 5 yet.

Ogre

10-07-2012, 04:16 PM

Hey Larry, How do you like that Alec Bradley Bunsen Burner? I am kinda interested in picking one up but cant make my mind up on it...

Worth the moolah?

I love it, great table lighter. It takes a can of fuel to fill it, but lasts forever.

Remo

10-07-2012, 04:29 PM

Ronson here.

oooo35980

10-07-2012, 04:36 PM

Xikar, I love how precise the flame is.

Ashcan Bill

10-07-2012, 04:45 PM

I have tons of lighters, but my daily lighter the last year or more has been a DealXtreme. I got 6 of them for $14, and haven't broken out the other 5 yet.

I alternate between my DealXtreme single flame and my DealExtreme triple flame. They're kinda like Chinese Energizer Bunnies.

If I'm feeling a bit highbrow I get out a Blazer, but sometimes they don't fire and really ruin the effect, which in turn lowers my self esteem and makes me feel sad. Then I have to smoke a big cigar in a misguided effort to overcompensate for my sadness. Where's the choice for smoking a big cigar? :confused:

Robulous78

10-07-2012, 05:12 PM

I alternate between my DealXtreme single flame and my DealExtreme triple flame. They're kinda like Chinese Energizer Bunnies.

If I'm feeling a bit highbrow I get out a Blazer, but sometimes they don't fire and really ruin the effect, which in turn lowers my self esteem and makes me feel sad. Then I have to smoke a big cigar in a misguided effort to overcompensate for my sadness. Where's the choice for smoking a big cigar? :confused:

LoL... Nice Bill...

sevans105

10-07-2012, 05:31 PM

Tried lots of different lighters. Always come back to the Ronson. It's decent looking, fits a pocket well and always works.

Robulous78

10-07-2012, 05:57 PM

Does Ronson make any lighters other then the one I can find at walmart? the one i have has a decent single flame but I am partial to a triple flame myself...

T.G

10-07-2012, 06:17 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmPRHJd3uHI

irratebass

10-08-2012, 08:33 AM

Xikar
Jetline inside my zippo
Ed Hardey Table Top
Ronson

Blak Smyth

10-08-2012, 08:56 AM

China

taltos

10-08-2012, 10:21 AM

At home I have been using the Vector Thundra and while out I have been using a Ronson. Keep in mind that because of some health issues I do not smoke more than 2 or 3 a month.

Sonic04GT

10-08-2012, 02:04 PM

I have a Xikar, Colibri, Black Ops, and a Ronson Jetlite.

The $5 Jetlite is probably the most reliable, but I use the Black Ops triple torch most of the time to get it started, and the Jetlite or Colibri single flames for touching up.

MajorCaptSilly

10-08-2012, 02:12 PM

My favorite inexpensive lighters are the Tiger brand. You can get them cheap from ebay and Amazon. They don't make my favorite dual torch anymore but all of them seem to keep on working.

MCS

jjirons69

10-08-2012, 03:02 PM

Ordered 5 solid lighters from Dealextreme.com last year and still have 2 un-opened in the drawer. Keep 2 in rotation and gave my buddy 1. $2.49 each - free shipping. I used to like Ronsons. I can never tell how much fluid is in them and they often leave me without a flame at the most un-opportune times. I like seeing the juice!

Next poll - what kind of butane do you use? Or how many times is your butane filtered?

pektel

10-08-2012, 03:03 PM

I only use $100 bills.

Brlesq

10-08-2012, 03:06 PM

My favorite inexpensive lighters are the Tiger brand. You can get them cheap from ebay and Amazon. They don't make my favorite dual torch anymore but all of them seem to keep on working.

MCS

x2. I have the dual torch that looks like a railroad passenger car. Its worked well for years

MajorCaptSilly

10-08-2012, 03:18 PM

x2. I have the dual torch that looks like a railroad passenger car. Its worked well for years

Yep! That's the one I have as well. Still use it.

MCS

Robulous78

10-08-2012, 06:43 PM

bump

icehog3

10-08-2012, 07:12 PM

bump

Because it's been a whole 3 1/2 hours? Oh, Rob..... :lr

Sumatra Samurai

10-08-2012, 07:41 PM

I'm looking to get a non-torch butane lighter that's under $100, anybody have any recommendations?

Scottw

10-08-2012, 08:29 PM

Ronson and lotus for me

CasaDooley

10-09-2012, 12:13 AM

Xikar, Blazer and then a Coleman for me.

Me too!:D

Pat1075

10-09-2012, 09:07 AM

Dunhill

T.G

10-09-2012, 09:08 AM

I'm looking to get a non-torch butane lighter that's under $100, anybody have any recommendations?

Bic. About $1.59+tax

pektel

10-09-2012, 09:14 AM

Bic. About $1.59+tax

Actually, this is what I use the majority of the time. Ronson if I'm outside.

T.G

10-09-2012, 09:18 AM

Actually, this is what I use the majority of the time. Ronson if I'm outside.

I use bic lighters quite often too. That and the guangda lighters. I was never that impressed by the Ronsons.

pektel

10-09-2012, 09:25 AM

I use bic lighters quite often too. That and the guangda lighters. I was never that impressed by the Ronsons.

I got a guangda as a gift. The thing will not light. Filled it with fuel, tried to purge, and nothing comes out the spout. Almost like it's clogged. Obviously, my experience is not representative of guangda. I just haven't taken a look at trying to fix it because the ronson still works. I should look at it again soon.

czerbe

10-09-2012, 10:06 AM

Prometheus Retro Lighter. Bad A%$ ligher

T.G

10-09-2012, 10:11 AM

I got a guangda as a gift. The thing will not light. Filled it with fuel, tried to purge, and nothing comes out the spout. Almost like it's clogged. Obviously, my experience is not representative of guangda. I just haven't taken a look at trying to fix it because the ronson still works. I should look at it again soon.

Could happen to any of the $2, $3, $4 lighters.

At $2 /ea from DX, it's hardly worth worrying about.

What I never liked about the Ronsons is their miniscule fuel capacity, the lack of any way to visually tell how full the dinky tank is, the metal triggers that might look cool, but heat up pretty quickly, so if you're lighting a few cigars in a row, by about the 3rd one, you're burning your finger, and, worst of all, the nonsense searching and chasing around needed to acquire one. I mean seriously, I think I can get the newest LE from Tatuaje with less effort than it takes to shop around to find a Ronson.

The DX lighters, I go to the website, click a few buttons and however many of them I want magically show up on my doorstep 2-3 weeks later.

pektel

10-09-2012, 10:26 AM

Could happen to any of the $2, $3, $4 lighters.

At $2 /ea from DX, it's hardly worth worrying about.

What I never liked about the Ronsons is their miniscule fuel capacity, the lack of any way to visually tell how full the dinky tank is, the metal triggers that might look cool, but heat up pretty quickly, so if you're lighting a few cigars in a row, by about the 3rd one, you're burning your finger, and, worst of all, the nonsense searching and chasing around needed to acquire one. I mean seriously, I think I can get the newest LE from Tatuaje with less effort than it takes to shop around to find a Ronson.

The DX lighters, I go to the website, click a few buttons and however many of them I want magically show up on my doorstep 2-3 weeks later.

Agreed on disadvantages of the Ronson. Except the searching for one. I have about a half dozen, because they are always in the express lane at my local Walmart. I have had the Ronson heat up when more than 1 person is using my lighter. But 99.9% of the time, I'm smoking by myself out on my deck. I don't care for the fuel capacity of the Ronson, but then again, I'm most always smoking at home, and always have a can of fuel around.

It would be nice, however, to know when I'm running low on fuel. That's been my biggest pet peeve. Only get the foot halfway toasted, and have the lighter run out of fuel. I've sworn at the Ronson a few times when that happens.

T.G

10-09-2012, 11:03 AM

Agreed on disadvantages of the Ronson. Except the searching for one. I have about a half dozen, because they are always in the express lane at my local Walmart. I have had the Ronson heat up when more than 1 person is using my lighter. But 99.9% of the time, I'm smoking by myself out on my deck. I don't care for the fuel capacity of the Ronson, but then again, I'm most always smoking at home, and always have a can of fuel around.

It would be nice, however, to know when I'm running low on fuel. That's been my biggest pet peeve. Only get the foot halfway toasted, and have the lighter run out of fuel. I've sworn at the Ronson a few times when that happens.

True, Ronson availability has always seemed to vary by region.

ucla695

10-09-2012, 01:47 PM

ST Dupont and Blazer here.

Steve

10-09-2012, 02:23 PM

Other...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2010-08-07_Matti%20Birthday%20BBQ/2010-08-07_Matti%20Birthday%20BBQ%20001.jpg

Robulous78

10-09-2012, 04:32 PM

ST Dupont and Blazer here.

ST Duponts look like lighters for high society, got a picture of yours?

Robulous78

10-09-2012, 04:33 PM

Other...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2010-08-07_Matti%20Birthday%20BBQ/2010-08-07_Matti%20Birthday%20BBQ%20001.jpg

Well Done Steve :tu bet wind isnt a problem for you till it comes head on and sweeps the flame over you face... LoL

shopkins82

11-14-2012, 01:26 PM

I voted Black Ops because I use a Kilo that I keep in my desk at work. I like a triple-flame in general and it has a nice larger-gauge punch on it... most lighters with built-in punches, especially cheaper ones, have a smaller gauge than what I prefer.

I also have plenty of Ronson Jet Lites floating around. I buy one or two whenever they're in stock at Wal-Mart... my favorite is the dark chrome with the art-deco pattern on the side. I stash them random places (golf bag, glove compartment, briefcase, etc) and PIF plenty of them as well.

I've been jonesing for a Xikar Element for awhile (also has a larger-gauge punch built in), but I'll never drop more than $20 for any lighter. As a substitute I'll probably pick up one of these from DX for $5ish, and also try a few of the different Blazed clones everyone else here has been pleased with...

http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_100221_1.jpg

http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_100221_3.jpg