Butane - what's the best?

[DC_MPA]

You can buy Xikar and Vector butane on amazon in singles or 6 packs.

I ended up taking my Xikar back. 3 fills and it was only good for 5 bowls on a low setting. Traded it for a a Xikar Pipeline and already wishing I had just bought an Old Boy. The Pipeline is great, but the Old Boy just keeps calling my name.

If anyone wants a Xikar Pipeline with leather pouch just let me know. It's about to go to BST to fund an Old Boy :)

[nrdoty]

Buy from Cigars International and use this code http://www.cigarsinternational.com/freesh27 to get free shipping.

I have been buying the Vector butane. No issues of any kind, and it come in a ginormous bottle.

Thanks for the tip. That's about the best price out there & you can't beat it with free shipping. As for what type is best I have little experience to go on. I have used the Ronson, which I just assumed was crap & I currently have Lucienne that looks strangely similar to the Jetline CI sells. Up until now I have only had pretty cheap lighters so I doubted higher-end butane would really benefit me a ton. But I have heard good things about Xikar so since I just ordered one of their lighters I figured I might as well try their fuel.

You can buy Xikar and Vector butane on amazon in singles or 6 packs.

I ended up taking my Xikar back. 3 fills and it was only good for 5 bowls on a low setting. Traded it for a a Xikar Pipeline and already wishing I had just bought an Old Boy. The Pipeline is great, but the Old Boy just keeps calling my name.

If anyone wants a Xikar Pipeline with leather pouch just let me know. It's about to go to BST to fund an Old Boy :)

I'm glad to hear you haven't had any problems with the Pipeline, but I do understand the appeal of the Old Boy's legacy. Too bad you didn't mention it sooner..I ordered a pipeline late last night.

FWIW they have some Old Boys at Mars starting @$82.50 w/$7 flat rate shipping.

[DC_MPA]

Out of stock at mars :(

[nrdoty]

Out of stock at mars :(

Oops, my bad. Yeah the chrome diamond cut is out of stock, but it looks like the black matte finish w/chrome trim is still available for $86; still a good deal f you like that one (it's the one I want eventually). They also have the rustic (I'm guessing briar) wood w/gold trim in stock, but it's $142 & I'm guess it's a bit too fancy for many of our tastes.

[DC_MPA]

Yeah, the one I like is the all chome. Ohwell, I guess I'll find one at the right price when it happens.

[Commander Quan]

If you want the best price for an old boy call Byron Oost http://www.pipetobaccotls.com/page05.html


Smoking pipes isn't the cheapest but they are have a deal with Savinelli who imports the IM Coronas, for a free lifetime warranty which is worth it if it ever needs service.

[DC_MPA]

Wow! I'm emailing Byron now on your advice. Thanks for the lead!

[EdMetzler]

I've been using Lotus butane and have had no trouble. The cheap drugstore butanes can gum up your lighter and give you no end of trouble.

[DC_MPA]

I've actually been quite surprised. It's like the pipeline was stubborn at first but then as soon as it got the right tweak adjustment it's been a happy camper. Still the same fuel as when I bought it too.