Which lighter to choose for perfect ignition: guide for amateurs and experts
🔥 Introduction: the lighter, a detail that changes everything
Lighting a cigar is no small feat: it's a precise ritual that determines the quality of the experience. Improper lighting can cause uneven combustion, overheating, or altered aromas.
At Atelier Atypique , we help both beginners and experienced smokers choose the ideal, reliable and elegant cigar lighter .
🔑 1. Why a specific lighter for cigars?
Unlike a cigarette, a cigar:
- heats up slowly,
- requires a powerful and stable flame,
- must avoid any parasitic taste.
👉 Avoid: scented matches, petrol lighters (classic Zippo type) unless they have a clean torch nozzle.
🔥 2. The different types of cigar lighters
✔️ 1) The soft flame lighter
- Looks like a BIC lighter.
- For small modules or lovers of tradition.
- Adjustable flame but sensitive to wind.
✅ Practical indoors or for relighting an already lit cigar.
✔️ 2) The torch or jet flame lighter
- Very hot turbo flame.
- Wind resistant, heats evenly.
- Ideal for large modules or outdoors.
💡 Models of 1 to 4 flames available on Atelier Atypique.
✔️ 3) The double or triple torch lighter
- Two or three crossed jets.
- Fast ignition, perfect for thick modules (Double Corona, Churchill).
- Caution: consumes more gas.
🛠️ 3. Features to check before buying
| Criteria | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pure butane gas | Burns odorless, does not contaminate the cigar. |
| Flame adjustment | Adjust the intensity according to the module and the weather. |
| Gas level window | Useful for checking autonomy. |
| Piezo ignition | Reliable, instant ignition. |
| Ergonomic design | Good grip, safe to use. |
📌 4. Maintaining a cigar lighter
- Always fill with ultra-refined butane .
- Purge air before filling to avoid bubbles.
- Clean the nozzle regularly.
🧴 At Atelier Atypique, we recommend quarterly maintenance to extend its lifespan.
🎩 5. Offer a lighter: an elegant gift idea
A cigar lighter is more than just an accessory: it's a symbol of refinement . Engraved or presented in a box with a matching cigar cutter, it's the perfect gift for:
- A birthday,
- A business gift,
- Father's Day.
🎁 Discover our models in chrome, lacquered or carbon fiber finishes.
🚫 6. Mistakes to avoid
❌ Use a gasoline lighter: risk of parasitic taste.
❌ Light the cigar directly without preheating the wrapper.
❌ Leaving the lighter on the flame too long: overheating.
❌ Forgetting to adjust the flame for a thin module: risk of burns.
✅ 7. Conclusion: a good lighter for a good time
Choosing the perfect lighter means guaranteeing controlled combustion , respected aromas and a pleasant lighting ritual .
Explore our collection of soft flame or torch lighters , tested for their reliability, on atelier-atypique.fr .
