how do you light up a cigar?

09-14-2009, 05:57 PM

Seems I've seen and heard many variations on how to light up a cigar.

Me, I torch the end until it's charred then take a few puffs with a butane lighter until it's evenly lit.

I've heard puffing it as you start and roasting the tip til its lit.

Any thoughts on the best way?

NCRadioMan · 09-14-2009, 05:58 PM

What ever you feel comfortable doing is always the best way.

I have a 3 and 4 burner torch and light it right up while drawing on it. Works for me.

big a · 09-14-2009, 06:00 PM

I think it is hard to say the "best way." There is a video of a guy lighting a cigar several different ways. I have tried them all such as lighting with matchs while taking puffs and not taking puffs. I have torched them and used soft flames. For me I like a 3 flame torch to get it started than i use a single flame torch to touch it up and or even it out if need be. I will look around and see if i can find the video.

Found it

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...,4696,,00.html

Go down through the videos and it is almost the last one. How to light a cigar

Smokin Gator · 09-14-2009, 06:06 PM

I toast the foot focusing on the outside until it is evenly lit. Then I smoke the heck out of it!!!

captain53 · 09-14-2009, 06:06 PM

[quote=big a;549349]I think it is hard to say the "best way." There is a video of a guy lighting a cigar several different ways. I have tried them all such as lighting with matchs while taking puffs and not taking puffs. I have torched them and used soft flames. For me I like a 3 flame torch to get it started than i use a single flame torch to touch it up and or even it out if need be. I will look around and see if i can find the video.[/QUOT

Hope you can post the video would enjoy it. I mostly smoke 52++ RG stogies and that makes some difference in lighting. I use a micro torch and light the center area as I turn it. Then when heated up good I give it a puff out then take a puff or two. Afterwards I touch it up with the Ronson to smooth out the burn. Works pretty good that way for me. Lighting is half the fun!

big a · 09-14-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain53

Hope you can post the video would enjoy it. I mostly smoke 52++ RG stogies and that makes some difference in lighting. I use a micro torch and light the center area as I turn it. Then when heated up good I give it a puff out then take a puff or two. Afterwards I touch it up with the Ronson to smooth out the burn. Works pretty good that way for me. Lighting is half the fun!

Video is added into my post.

DonniePaul · 09-14-2009, 06:16 PM

I get the outside of the foot toasted/lit all the way around then puff straight on with the lighter a inch away from the foot to get the rest going.

theonlybear4CORT · 09-14-2009, 06:25 PM

With a Hundred dollar bill

or like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-86c...layer_embedded

Smokin Gator · 09-14-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic_mike

With a Hundred dollar bill

I like your style

Starscream · 09-14-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic_mike

With a Hundred dollar bill

or like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-86c...layer_embedded

I use a lighter.

kelmac07 · 09-14-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I toast the foot focusing on the outside until it is evenly lit. Then I smoke the heck out of it!!!

I'm with Brent on this one!!

theonlybear4CORT · 09-14-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I like your style

Why thank you

TheTraveler · 09-15-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonniePaul

I get the outside of the foot toasted/lit all the way around then puff straight on with the lighter a inch away from the foot to get the rest going.

That's the method I use too. I use matches when indoors and a Bic when outside. Could be my imagination but for me a torch can cause a bit of harshness in smoking the first half inch or so. Just my

My wife loves the torch lighter though and has no complaints so could be it's just me.

M1903A1 · 09-15-2009, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenSkeg

Seems I've seen and heard many variations on how to light up a cigar.

Me, I torch the end until it's charred then take a few puffs with a butane lighter until it's evenly lit.

I've heard puffing it as you start and roasting the tip til its lit.

Any thoughts on the best way?

Uhh...flame?

Somebody on the old site had a great story about this. If I remember it right, he was in South America visiting his wife's family and bought a box of cigars for everyone. He went through his usual lighting routine of cutting, toasting the foot and so on. One of his wife's relatives shook his head, said "Why do you Americans make everything so complicated?", took a cigar, bit the end off, and lit it straightaway with his Zippo.

Personally I prefer a torch lighter (though I've even used paper matches in a pinch).

GreekGodX · 09-15-2009, 07:30 AM

I'm with the people that toast the foot until it is evenly chard and then take a few puffs to make sure it is lit. Touch-ups if necessary then smoke away

Steve · 09-15-2009, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic_mike

With a Hundred dollar bill

Can I use a couple of your lighters for a while???

Kreth · 09-15-2009, 08:04 AM

If I'm herfing or just smoking a cigar out on my porch, I'll do the whole toasting routine. On the golf course I light my sticks more like a cigarette, except I rotate it while taking a few puffs to get as even a light as possible, then purge.
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09-15-2009, 08:17 AM

i use some form of fire!!

09-15-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red

i use some form of fire!!

Seems to be easiest. Sometimes I wonder if I should use my MAPP Gas solder torch. Might be easier and faster.

I suppose it wouldn't make much of a difference on my dollar sticks.

kenstogie · 09-15-2009, 10:45 AM

My mom doesn't let me play with fire so I use a magniying glass on a sunny day. It takes a while.

09-14-2009, 05:57 PM	#1
BrokenSkeg Guest Posts: n/a	how do you light up a cigar? Seems I've seen and heard many variations on how to light up a cigar. Me, I torch the end until it's charred then take a few puffs with a butane lighter until it's evenly lit. I've heard puffing it as you start and roasting the tip til its lit. Any thoughts on the best way?

09-14-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,276 Trading: (66)	Re: how do you light up a cigar? What ever you feel comfortable doing is always the best way. I have a 3 and 4 burner torch and light it right up while drawing on it. Works for me. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

09-14-2009, 06:00 PM	#3
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 910 Trading: (42)	Re: how do you light up a cigar? I think it is hard to say the "best way." There is a video of a guy lighting a cigar several different ways. I have tried them all such as lighting with matchs while taking puffs and not taking puffs. I have torched them and used soft flames. For me I like a 3 flame torch to get it started than i use a single flame torch to touch it up and or even it out if need be. I will look around and see if i can find the video. Found it http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...,4696,,00.html Go down through the videos and it is almost the last one. How to light a cigar __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

09-14-2009, 06:06 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: how do you light up a cigar? I toast the foot focusing on the outside until it is evenly lit. Then I smoke the heck out of it!!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

09-14-2009, 06:06 PM	#5
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: how do you light up a cigar? [quote=big a;549349]I think it is hard to say the "best way." There is a video of a guy lighting a cigar several different ways. I have tried them all such as lighting with matchs while taking puffs and not taking puffs. I have torched them and used soft flames. For me I like a 3 flame torch to get it started than i use a single flame torch to touch it up and or even it out if need be. I will look around and see if i can find the video.[/QUOT Hope you can post the video would enjoy it. I mostly smoke 52++ RG stogies and that makes some difference in lighting. I use a micro torch and light the center area as I turn it. Then when heated up good I give it a puff out then take a puff or two. Afterwards I touch it up with the Ronson to smooth out the burn. Works pretty good that way for me. Lighting is half the fun!

09-14-2009, 06:16 PM	#7
DonniePaul It's Cigar O' Clock! Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Don Location: North Haven CT Posts: 253 Trading: (4)	Re: how do you light up a cigar? I get the outside of the foot toasted/lit all the way around then puff straight on with the lighter a inch away from the foot to get the rest going. __________________ You don't make salad with a chainsaw

09-14-2009, 06:25 PM	#8
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: how do you light up a cigar? With a Hundred dollar bill or like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-86c...layer_embedded

09-15-2009, 07:30 AM	#15
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: how do you light up a cigar? I'm with the people that toast the foot until it is evenly chard and then take a few puffs to make sure it is lit. Touch-ups if necessary then smoke away __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

09-15-2009, 08:04 AM	#17
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: how do you light up a cigar? If I'm herfing or just smoking a cigar out on my porch, I'll do the whole toasting routine. On the golf course I light my sticks more like a cigarette, except I rotate it while taking a few puffs to get as even a light as possible, then purge. Posted via Mobile Device

09-15-2009, 08:17 AM	#18
Red Guest Posts: n/a	Re: how do you light up a cigar? i use some form of fire!!

09-15-2009, 10:45 AM	#20
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: how do you light up a cigar? My mom doesn't let me play with fire so I use a magniying glass on a sunny day. It takes a while. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.