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post #1 of 15
12/15/07 at 12:49am
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I'm looking to buy a lighter I can keep/use for the rest of my life. I only smoke a cigar or two a week so it won't get extreme use but I want to buy one that I could maybe even give to my son one day. I would like a new one but if there's a good vintage out there I'd look at them as well. Thanks in advance
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post #2 of 15
12/15/07 at 12:50am
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=45081
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post #3 of 15
12/15/07 at 12:54am
Dunhill Rollagas.
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post #4 of 15
12/15/07 at 4:39am
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Originally Posted by LabelKing View Post

Sorry LK I searched and that thread didn't catch my eye to click for some reason...thanks
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post #5 of 15
12/15/07 at 5:41pm
Zippo.
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post #6 of 15
12/16/07 at 11:31am
Still lighting cigars with a lighter??

Tsk tsk.
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post #7 of 15
12/16/07 at 6:34pm
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Still lighting cigars with a lighter??

Tsk tsk.

Versus a match?
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post #8 of 15
12/16/07 at 6:45pm
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I know you are supposed to use that paper stuff to light them but at my age that is too much of a hassle to worry about
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post #9 of 15
12/16/07 at 7:01pm
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Versus a match?
Yes, a match is usually recommended practice, however there is nothing wrong with using either a butane lighter or a torch.

On the high end, I recommend Dunhill, if you're looking for something more affordable, I suggest Colibri or Dupont.
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post #10 of 15
12/16/07 at 11:27pm
colibri is shit. they crap out and have to be repaired too often. A real sleeper brand is IM Corona. Made in japan. awesome flint system, holds a ton of butane, and priced right (about $100). do a google search and you can find one. I have zippos, colibris, knock-offs, you name it (about 20 cigar lighters) and the only one I carry is the IM Corona. I got one in black w/ a sliver finish.
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post #11 of 15
12/17/07 at 1:37am
For dirt cheap and unique, search "Advertsing lighter" in ebay. I got one, handed out by a health insurance company (the ironing is delicious), with a 1964 calendar on it for just a few bucks. Tres Mad Men and very handy if you anticipate time-travel. Look for Made in Japan ones, as I'm told they are best.
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post #12 of 15
12/17/07 at 6:13pm
Those are actually pretty cool and unique.
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post #13 of 15
12/17/07 at 6:26pm
Kind of cool, though I'm not a fan of liquid fuel lighters, even Zippos, as they seem to leak/evaporate and need refilling quite often. Also if you're anal retentive, you can taste the fuel.
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post #14 of 15
12/17/07 at 6:40pm
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Kind of cool, though I'm not a fan of liquid fuel lighters, even Zippos, as they seem to leak/evaporate and need refilling quite often. Also if you're anal retentive, you can taste the fuel.

if you can taste things, you're not a smoking heavily enough, pink-lunged sissy.
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post #15 of 15
12/17/07 at 7:39pm
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if you can taste things, you're not a smoking heavily enough, pink-lunged sissy.



That's what I say...
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