Charring light with a zippo

[brianwalden]

Oh, I'm blocked out of it for now. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait whenever get access.

[Searchlight]

I'm glad people have had success with Zippos. Maybe I'll pick one up and try that new fuel. I always liked the idea of a Zippo and was disappointed to hear that they were rumored to impart a bad taste.

[petewho]

What they said....

I have a pipe Zippo and an Old Boy. I like the Zippo more (some readers will cringe when they see that).

I DO use the Old Boy or a match for the charring light IF I filled the bowl to the top - I have that same problem sometimes.

But for the most part I don't fill a bowl to the top - never really have time for a full bowl - so I use the Zippo 99% of the time.

Ditto on letting it burn for a moment to prevent any bad flavors from the Zippo fluid.

And now I'm wanting a new pipe Zippo....

[morefifemusicanyone]

Originally Posted by brianwalden

Oh, I'm blocked out of it for now. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait whenever get access.

We need some....



fresh meat in the NST. Muwahahahaha....

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by petewho

What they said....

I have a pipe Zippo and an Old Boy. I like the Zippo more (some readers will cringe when they see that)...

And now I'm wanting a new pipe Zippo....

Finally. A bi-lightist Zippite with cajones.

[petewho]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Finally. A bi-lightist Zippite with cajones.

That sounds kinky. It also sounds like it might burn some hair.

[DeadFrog]

Originally Posted by plexiprs

This be what I use, and love. Keep the combustion area CLEAN and the wick fresh and mine will light and a bowl filled with rocks!

This is the exact Zippo I use. It was a thoughtful Christmas present from the wife. I've never had any issues lighting a pipe with it at all. Works great in my opinion.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by DeadFrog

This is the exact Zippo I use. It was a thoughtful Christmas present from the wife. I've never had any issues lighting a pipe with it at all. Works great in my opinion.

SUPER WIFE.

SUPER SECRET TIP: Speaking of charring lights - I had two Zippos like that - one plated shiney and one brushed. As for the shiney plated version, I often find it helps to light up the pipe then angle the lighter over the bowl at 45* during hter first couple of draws so I can see the top of the pipe reflected. A quick glance tells if the whole top is lit, if it's lit evenly and if the fill was properly comrpessed. Works like a charm. Improves filling and lighting technique quickly.