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Zippo Lighters and Cigars

Lighting a cigar is equal parts art and science. For many smokers, it is the opening act in the smoking ritual and, in many ways, one of the most enjoyable. Zippo lighters are regarded by some as a poor way to light a cigar owing to the lighter fluid imparting a chemical taste to the tobacco. Other smokers claim that this is simply not true and wouldn’t use anything else to light their stogie. The individual should always feel free to make this determination for themselves.

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Smoking a Cigar Halfway: Smart or Wasteful?

When people debate the question of whether or not a cigar should be smoked fully or just halfway, they’re really debating whether or not there is something inherently bad about a half-smoked cigar. Whether or not a cigar is bad or good depends upon the tobacco and the wrap, not upon how much of it has been smoked.

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How to Fix a Lighter

The vast majority of refillable lighters are high-quality devices that can provide many years of excellent service. There will be those moments, however, when the lighter won’t light as expected and when one is left a bit vexed, and perhaps a bit embarrassed, by the failure. Most often, the failure is traceable to a few different issues which are easily fixed.

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How to Store a Cigar Lighter

A good cigar lighter is part of the entire experience of smoking a good cigar. Many modern lighters are quite an affair, with multiple jets, elegant finishes and, in some cases, some rather fragile accents. Storing these devices correctly depends largely on the lighter in question.

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Saving a Damaged Cigar

Cigars, especially the good ones, can cost a fair amount of money. To that end, a damaged cigar can be a very disappointing thing. Of course, it is only disappointing if one isn’t aware of just how easy it is to fix them.

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When Should I Ash my Cigar?

Cigar smoking, like any other gourmet activity, is one where every aspect of the endeavor matters. This includes when one should ash their cigar. The ash does do a bit of work for the cigar smoker and maintaining the proper amount affects the quality of the smoke.

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