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Relighting a Cigar

Jul 13th, 2009 Posted in lifestyle | no comment »

Cigars, much to their credit, can burn a long while. The idea of having a long, relaxing smoke is one of their principal selling points and, where truly high-end cigars are concerned, smokers are often willing to pay quite a premium for that experience! There will come a time, however, when one won’t be able to finish their entire cigar without interruption and many smokers wonder if it’s okay to relight a cigar or if the whole thing is ruined if put out before it’s finished. The good news is that a cigar can be relit, though with some change of flavor.

After extinguishing the cigar, many smokers blow through it to get rid of any smoke that may remain in the wrapper. This can lessen the buildup of tar. That buildup is principally what will change the taste of the cigar on the second lighting and it’s unavoidable that this will happen to some degree. Simply drawing smoke through the cigar causes this.

The tobacco in the center of the cigar will likely have a different appearance than that around the edges. In most cases, it will be a bit darker. This is nothing to worry about and the cigar will smoke fine. The lighting process for relighting a cigar is identical to the first light, involving turning the cigar over the flame. Torch lighters, liquid-fuel lighters or butane lighters will work fine, there is nothing at all that differs in the lighting process.

If the cigar is trimmed back, there will likely be some darkening of the tobacco, particularly in the center of the cigar where the smoke tends to be drawn through the most. This is nothing to worry about and the tobacco will still taste good. In fact, some smokers actually prefer this taste as it has a bit more “bite” to it and offers a different smoking experience.

Good cigars can be expensive and, given that they’re large, many smokers actually prefer to smoke them in stages. Generally, the more times a cigar is relit the harsher it will become so most smokers prefer to limit this to one relight per cigar. With a very good cigar, however, the quality of the smoke may well make multiple relights completely acceptable.

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The Right Way to Light a Pipe

Jul 8th, 2009 Posted in lifestyle | no comment »

A pipe lighter gives some information as to the correct way to light a pipe. Most of these lighters contains some attachments which are used in the tamping and cleaning process. Properly packing and cleaning the pipe before and after use is vital to the best smoking experience.

The pipe lighter will have a wide hole in the screen instead of the several small holes characteristic of cigarette lighters. This allows the flame to be drawn into the pipe easily. Ideally, one shouldnt hold the pipe lighter perpendicular to the tobacco but, rather, at a slight angle. The flame can be easily drawn down into the bowl by lightly puffing until the tobacco reaches a temperature sufficient to sustain combustion but which is not so hot that it results in a harsh smoke.

Some individuals are sensitive to the taste of lighter fluid in the first few puffs. While many smokers don’t notice it at all, some of the higher-end lighter fluids advertise that they impart no flavor to the smoke during the lighting process. If one happens to detect a bit of fuel taste while lighting the pipe, switching fluid brands will likely alleviate this problem. Again, this is a matter of personal preference. Fuel should always be of a high quality simply to preserve the lighter and to ensure a reliable light.

Lighting the pipe is much different than is lighting a cigar or a cigarette. First, one must eliminate any moisture from the tobacco. Hold the flame above the tobacco and draw it down by puffing lightly. Get the tobacco smoking but don’t light it. The tobacco will puff up and take on a shaggy appearance. Tamp it back into the bowl and level it out again.

The first lighting is to eliminate any moisture. Don’t set the tobacco burning, just puff a few times until the tobacco fluffs up. After the bowl is tamped down again and tested for an easy draw, hold the lighter above the tobacco and puff a few times until the tobacco achieves a nice, cool burn. When the pipe is properly-lit, the tobacco can burn for a long time and the smoke will be cool and mellow. Fluid-filled lighters can provide years of service and many of them come with attachments specifically for tamping and cleaning the pipe.

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How to Store Butane for a Lighter

Jul 4th, 2009 Posted in lifestyle | no comment »

Owners of refillable lighters know that having a can of butane fuel available is a must even if a lighter lasts a very long time on a single refill. Without extra butane, cigar and pipe smokers may have to use a less disirable lighting device when their usual butane lighter runs out of fuel.

For cigar and pipe smokers alike, butane is the preferred type of lighter because it imparts no fowl taste or odors on the tobacco. It is for this very reason that seasoned smokers are sure to have additional butane on hand so that they can have the most enjoyable smoking experience possible.

So how does one go about storing butane properly for their lighter? Common sense and a few simple steps are all there is to storing fuel safely. There are a number of different container sizes and fuel brands on the market. Butane comes in pressurized containers and the canisters are required, by law, to have instructions on the label regarding storage and usage of the product. Following the instructions will ensure that you keep your butane supply safe.

The first step is to store your butane safely. Keep it in your home, out of the reach of any children. Most canisters are safe up to a rather high temperature, so even if you live in an extremely warm climate, you will have no worries about safety. However, you should exercise the same storage techniques for butane as for your torch lighter. For instance, do not store it in direct sunlight, as this can increase the canister’s temperature to unsafe levels. Store it in a cool, dry area away from sunlight and any other heat sources.

You should never store your butane in your vehicle, as the interior temperature of vehicles can reach very high ranges during warmer months. If you want to keep your lighter butane supply safe, the best option is to keep it at home, where it is safe from extreme temperature conditions. In addition, you should also ensure that the tip of the butane canister remains unclogged and undamaged. If it does become clogged or damaged through use, removing the clog or discarding the canister and purchasing a new one is the best thing for your needs. With just a few tips and steps, you can ensure that your butane supply remains safe and sound, providing you with the fuel you need.

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