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 small cleaning attachments should be used on the pipe first. Clean any old tobacco out of the bowl, a bit will tend to stick when it is tapped out. Check the pipe to make sure there's no resistance when it's not packed. Now comes the packing process. This is a bit complex but knowing how to pack the pipe makes all the difference.
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.
The small cleaning attachments should be used on the pipe first. Clean any old tobacco out of the bowl, a bit will tend to stick when it is tapped out. Check the pipe to make sure there's no resistance when it's not packed. Now comes the packing process. This is a bit complex but knowing how to pack the pipe makes all the difference.
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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