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Originally Posted by Garbandz
The best way I have found is to light a cigar off the previous cigar...
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Winner....
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Originally Posted by markem
Do whatever works for you.
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More or less what it comes down to...
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Originally Posted by markem
a quick memory check shows at least 7 different methods depending on the condtitons and also the stick.
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What? Really? 7 Different methods? wow man, that's serious...
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Originally Posted by jjirons69
Situation dictates. Riding in a golf cart or boat, may have to draw and light at the same time. Lounging, I may slowly toast, blow, and draw. Each cigar gets whatever is needed when the time comes.
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Sound observation...
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Originally Posted by bobarian
In the end what you have is a bunch of rolled up dry leaves. There really is no "right" method. Before torches were prevalent, smokers used soft flames, matches, cedar spills and ultimately a piece of wood pulled out of the camp fire. Whatever method feels good to you is fine. Just like the type of cutter, size of cigar, drink pairing, its all a matter of personal preference. 
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Sage like advice with very valid historical reference...
As for my preferred method, I Toast then after extinguishing and moving the cigar away from the lighter, I draw bringing the cigar to a glow, then retouch and repeat if needed, which isn't typically often as I use a triple flame torch...
/rant
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