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Old 05-15-2010, 09:59 AM   #1
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Default Anybody else prefer soft flame?

Couple weeks ago I purchased my first soft flame lighter, up until then I always used torches, and I think I actually like the soft flame better. Maybe it's my imagination, but I seem to get a better and more even burn on sticks lit with the soft flame verses a torch. Less touch ups, and less jagged on the edges of the burn line.

Maybe I just suck at lighting sticks properly. Has anyone else noticed this?
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Old 05-15-2010, 10:02 AM   #2
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Can't stand them because they don't work in the wind, otherwise would be fine as long as they are butane and not zippo fluid or something.
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Old 05-15-2010, 10:05 AM   #3
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Can't stand them because they don't work in the wind, otherwise would be fine as long as they are butane and not zippo fluid or something.
It's not a Zippo, it's an EverTorch, uses butane.

You are correct about the wind, but I've had JetLite's and my Blazer also blow out in the wind. My big gripe with torches outside is it's nearly impossible for me to see the actual flame.
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Heh.

I use a bic lighter most of the time.
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Old 05-15-2010, 10:29 AM   #5
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Default Re: Anybody else prefer soft flame?

I like a soft flame but, since I smoke mostly outdoors, they arent very practical for me.
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i have a dual action insert for my zippo. best of both worlds.
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Old 05-15-2010, 10:46 AM   #7
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I prefer Soft flame too but since I am always smoking outside most of the time its imposible to light my cigars properly with a soft flame.
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Default Re: Anybody else prefer soft flame?

I almost always use a soft flame. Indoors our out I've no problems with it, quite frankly, there's not many torches out there that are any better in the wind than most soft flames anyway.
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Old 05-15-2010, 10:53 AM   #10
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Default Re: Anybody else prefer soft flame?

Though I smoke mainly outside, and thus use a torch most often, I have no problem with a Bic . . . and that's part of its appeal. Let's face it: a buck Bic is a more reliable source of fire than a $30 torch, all too much of the time.
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Old 05-15-2010, 11:26 AM   #12
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The only lighter I tend to carry is soft flame...but, I smoke mostly indoors...I like the fact that the soft flame doesn't torch everything black when lighting a cigar...plus, I fly a lot...so I have to have a soft flame. I do agree that in the wind, it is insufficient...the wind knocks it out...regardless the price paid for it. If you want to use a torch, either go with the one Pete linked, the Ever-tech, for its the best of both worlds, or the much more expensive S.T. Dupont Maxi-Jet...formerly known as the X-Tend. It has a torch flame that is softer than almost every other torch...
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That's too bad. A while back, I emailed this site and tried to order a lighter. They never responded. Not gonna bother with that crap again!

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I like a soft flame but, since I smoke mostly outdoors, they arent very practical for me.
Me too, that's why I love my EverTorch. A mostly wind-resistent torch for the initial toasting of the foot and a soft flame for the final light.
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Default Re: Anybody else prefer soft flame?

Zippo blu is a softer torch and I love it and it doesn't readily get blown out in the wind.
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The only lighter I tend to carry is soft flame...but, I smoke mostly indoors...I like the fact that the soft flame doesn't torch everything black when lighting a cigar...plus, I fly a lot...so I have to have a soft flame. I do agree that in the wind, it is insufficient...the wind knocks it out...regardless the price paid for it. If you want to use a torch, either go with the one Pete linked, the Ever-tech, for its the best of both worlds, or the much more expensive S.T. Dupont Maxi-Jet...formerly known as the X-Tend. It has a torch flame that is softer than almost every other torch...
I have an X-tend and it is a wonderful piece of equipment!
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That's too bad. A while back, I emailed this site and tried to order a lighter. They never responded. Not gonna bother with that crap again!

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I didn't get an email from you.
Did you use an underscore between "replicant" and "argent" ?
I have had that issue before, people don't see it when it is underlined.
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That's too bad. A while back, I emailed this site and tried to order a lighter. They never responded. Not gonna bother with that crap again!

And, yes, I know who you are.
Well FWIW I ordered mine from Pete (Replicant_Argent). He was helpful and filled my order through PM here at CA. I wouldn't hesitate to to buy another one from him should this one break or be confiscated by TSA.
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Well FWIW I ordered mine from Pete (Replicant_Argent). He was helpful and filled my order through PM here at CA. I wouldn't hesitate to to buy another one from him should this one break or be confiscated by TSA.
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Old 05-15-2010, 12:07 PM   #20
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I'll use a soft flame as long as a wind isn't going to ruin the lighting process. I have lighters that are soft/torch so depending on the elements I'd rather use a soft flame. I get a better taste and burn from a soft flame. Incidentally, I use the soft flame to light my cigar until it is cherry red and blow on the end of it until the burn is even and then I clip the cigar. The first few puffs are great because I don't get the usual hot draws that are typical when you clip the cigar first and then draw. Been doing this for the last few months and have been enjoying my cigars more.
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