I bought one from the local Shoprite the other day for, I think it was $4.00. No typo, $4.00. I thought...what the he!!, if it breaks it's only $4 right? What a difference compared to the old trusty Zippo. This thing lights a cigar very nicely. Nice and even. Here's my method: I hold the lighter far enough away so that the flame doesn't come in direct contact with the foot. I let the superheated air do the work. I kinda "tickle" the foot with the air moving it around and around and back and forth slowly until the foot starts to turn red. When it's all red...I'm done! as a matter of fact I'm enjoying an Ashton right now . The Shoprite that I mentioned above has a great selection of cigars to choose from too. Anything from Cohibas, Macanudos, Monte's to Comachos, Acid somethinganothers and Baccarats. Speaking of Baccarats...I like these cigars! They're mild, have that sweet cap on 'em and they're not bad on price either. They're like $3.50 each at Shoprite. I think I've found my everyday smoke! You guys like Baccarats? Simp