How to buy the right cigar lighters

By Mary R. Pittman


Are you ready to engage the next level of smoking tobacco? Have you made the decision to be part of the many so-called elite people who smoke cigars? Then this would need plenty of education because it is not something that you go in head on without some good information in hand. In this article, you will be given some tips on one part of the cigar experience and that would be about lighters and how to choose the right one for you.

But before anything, why must one even consider buying cigar lighters if one can use any flame source to light it up? You need to know that cigars are made with moist tobacco compared to the dry ones found in a stick of cigarette. This means that burning it would take some time and consistency of the heat is important. Cigar lighters are provide that consistent heat and also burns a cleaner fluid which does not alter the taste of the cigar.

To begin with, you need to choose between butane lighter and torch lighters. The butane cigar lighters use a clean-burning fuel which does not ruin the taste of the cigar. In addition, butane cigar lighters are used by people who prefer puffing the cigar outdoors since these lighters are wind proof and even waterproof. For those who want to puff the cigar indoors then torch cigar lighters can be used and they provide a strong enough flame to provide consistent temperature and also easy to regulate.

The other thing that you need to know is your budget. For plenty of aficionados, buying cigar lighters is not just for the sake of having one but it is like an investment to them because some of these lighters are encrusted with jewelry and some famous brands make them too like Cartier. But your regular cigar shop also sells cheaper cigar lighters with the same performance as the branded ones and at a reasonable price.

For those who want to show off their personality, there are novelty cigar lighters available in the market. They are fancy and come in really whimsical shapes and forms like that of cartoon character or even gun replicas. They may cost a bit more but they are a really good way to start a conversation. Furthermore, some of these cigar lighters have other extras too like compasses and what not.

These are just some pointers for you to consider in purchasing cigar lighters. Plenty of people consider cigars as symbol of status. For those who are on top or who can spend some extra money, they celebrate an occasion with expensive spreads, champagnes and also cigars. Completing the cigar experience would then include not just the cigar itself but also its accessories.




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