Many smokers prefer a liquid-fueled lighter. In addition to providing reliability and a long-life, they also have a certain aesthetic beauty to them in their construction. These oftentimes become heirloom items and they're as much a part of the smoking experience as is the tobacco. A Zippo pipe lighter is one of the most popular brands. The design of these lighters makes lighting a pipe easy.
One starts by making certain the tobacco they add to the pipe is free of any clumps. This might take a while and it's best done by laying out the tobacco on a flat surface beforehand. This process ensures that the tobacco combusts evenly and that one gets the best possible experience from the smoke. Take some time, clean the tobacco of any clumps or other matter and pack it lightly in the bowl.
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.
Hold the lighter just above the tobacco and puff a few times to draw it into the bowl. The tobacco will fluff up a bit. It shouldn't light on its own but it will smoke just a little during this stage. Once it is properly dried, tamp it back down until it's level with the bowl. The pipe is now ready to be lit.
Again, hold the flame above the tobacco and draw it in by puffing lightly. Pipe tobacco is most flavorful when it's not burning overly-hot so only light it until it begins to burn on its own. This ensures that the smoke will not be harsh and that one gets the very best flavor from their tobacco. A properly-lit pipe will burn for a long time and will emit a rather pleasant-smelling smoke. If the pipe tastes sharp or harsh, it's likely that the tobacco is burning too hot. One can simply let it burn down a bit before puffing again to even out the temperature. The process is complicated and may take a few times to master but, once one does it right, it becomes almost as enjoyable an experience as is smoking the pipe itself.
One starts by making certain the tobacco they add to the pipe is free of any clumps. This might take a while and it's best done by laying out the tobacco on a flat surface beforehand. This process ensures that the tobacco combusts evenly and that one gets the best possible experience from the smoke. Take some time, clean the tobacco of any clumps or other matter and pack it lightly in the bowl.
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.
Hold the lighter just above the tobacco and puff a few times to draw it into the bowl. The tobacco will fluff up a bit. It shouldn't light on its own but it will smoke just a little during this stage. Once it is properly dried, tamp it back down until it's level with the bowl. The pipe is now ready to be lit.
Again, hold the flame above the tobacco and draw it in by puffing lightly. Pipe tobacco is most flavorful when it's not burning overly-hot so only light it until it begins to burn on its own. This ensures that the smoke will not be harsh and that one gets the very best flavor from their tobacco. A properly-lit pipe will burn for a long time and will emit a rather pleasant-smelling smoke. If the pipe tastes sharp or harsh, it's likely that the tobacco is burning too hot. One can simply let it burn down a bit before puffing again to even out the temperature. The process is complicated and may take a few times to master but, once one does it right, it becomes almost as enjoyable an experience as is smoking the pipe itself.
About the Author:
Dave Sabot is the owner of an online specialty lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including Zippo pipe lighters, Dave also owns a premier online cigar humidors store.
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