Tobacco Flambé

[Jack Howard]

I think I'm doing something wrong. Whenever I light my pipe, the tobacco doesn't just catch light, I get a significant flame shooting up from the bowl, a flame I need to blow out. As I type this, I'm wondering if the problem isn't caused by the Beeline I'm using to light. Any ideas, or is this just something that happens?

Cheers,
Jack

 

[Hermit]

Too moist?
Try drying your tobacco more.

 

[Natch]

Beeline have wax on it ? That might impact it, as well as impart a taste you might not want.

Natch

 

[Greenleaf]

Puzzling to me. Never had any such problem at all, but I just clicked the link for Beeline and thought "what the hell?" I always used my brass pipe Zippo, and a regular Zippo before that, no matter what some connoisseurs say.

 

[Jack Howard]

Thanks for the feedback, all. I'll try drying out the tobacco some more, and try lighting it with a match. I have a Zippo pipe lighter, but I've found the fuel evaporates faster than I'd like. I might try picking up a Colibri lighter and see how that goes.

 

[Blackhorse]

Youj must be rich to buy Colibri lighters...since they only last about a week!


How about a couple of suggestions from a guy that's tried 'em ALL! If is was me doin' the buyin'...I'd get a Promethius that has the little swing-out tamper in it. Cheap and they work well and forever.

http://www.prometheuskkp.com/products/lighters/flint/bentley.htm

If you like a torch lighter (I use them all the time on pipes...just for no longer than about a second at a time) find a few "Ronson Jetlite" lighters. They cost just a few bucks, work perfectly and last 4-ever!!!

http://www.slipperyrockcigars.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=357

(these are famous, and usually available at Wal Mart for even lower prices)

Good luck!