In the Lighters, I have posts that are about certain types of lighters, 10 tens lists of lighters, buying guides for lighters, what to do with lighters, and as an example why they can’t be taken on airplanes.
With the exception of the cigar people out there who use wood matches to light up, most cigar lovers tend to use torch flame lighters. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got an expensive S.T. Dupont or a $10 Ronson Jetlite torch lighter, you want it to fire up right away every time. For this to … Read more
At one point in time having a torch lighter flame problem drove me a little crazy. A weak flame, a flame that flickers, if it’s way too big or simply flashes and goes out are fairly common torch lighter issues. The good news is that these problems are incredibly easy to fix. What I have … Read more
5 Fixes for Sputtering Torch Lighters A sputtering torch lighter can turn a relaxing cigar session into a frustrating ordeal, leaving your Corona or Churchill with an uneven burn. If you’re asking, why does my torch lighter sputter? You’re likely dealing with a common issue that plagues cigar smokers, from beginners to aficionados. Whether … Read more
It’s been quite a while since I wrote the post about flying with lighters and people keep asking why are torch lighters banned on airplanes. There is a lot of conflicting info out there about flying with torch lighters. I searched a ton of forum posts, websites about travel, frequent flyer sites, the FAA, the … Read more
A Torch Lighter Disposal Guide for 2025 Wondering can you throw away lighters after your trusty Xikar or Colibri fails to light your 42-60 ring gauge cigar? Before tossing that torch lighter, you might be able to fix it—check our Torch Lighter Not Working guide to troubleshoot common issues like clogs or air pockets. If … Read more