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High-end Dupont Lighters
High-end Dupont Lighters
Thinking about picking up a Dupont lighter through one of our
accounts, for myself. I don't know whether or not we'll be ordering
any of them for our store, the market's not really there (yet) for
anything but potentially the X-Tend, of which I've heard wonderful
things.
But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
How about the proprietary butane cartridge system, how does that work?
Thanks!
Tex.
Thinking about picking up a Dupont lighter through one of our
accounts, for myself. I don't know whether or not we'll be ordering
any of them for our store, the market's not really there (yet) for
anything but potentially the X-Tend, of which I've heard wonderful
things.
But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
How about the proprietary butane cartridge system, how does that work?
Thanks!
Tex.
Re: High-end Dupont Lighters
"Tex" <JessAlanFields@gmail . com > wrote in message
news:d9ae5ca0-d342-4420-9f44-15583db709e1@d45g2000hsc.googlegroups . com ...
> But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
> some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
Marc is a big fan of the Caran d'Ache * w w w .carandache.ch/
He uses Duponts as disposables. :)
"Tex" <JessAlanFields@gmail . com > wrote in message
news:d9ae5ca0-d342-4420-9f44-15583db709e1@d45g2000hsc.googlegroups . com ...
> But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
> some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
Marc is a big fan of the Caran d'Ache * w w w .carandache.ch/
He uses Duponts as disposables. :)
Re: High-end Dupont Lighters
On Mar 26, 1:21 pm, "Skyhawk XP" <wpdes...@GOBOSOX.yahoo . com > wrote:
> "Tex" <JessAlanFie...@gmail . com > wrote in message
>
> news:d9ae5ca0-d342-4420-9f44-15583db709e1@d45g2000hsc.googlegroups . com ...
>
> > But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
> > some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
>
> Marc is a big fan of the Caran d'Ache * w w w .carandache.ch/
>
> He uses Duponts as disposables. :)
I've seen his post(s) on that.
Looking for advice on the DuPonts, as only they can I get at
wholesale, but the Carans look nice.
Tex.
On Mar 26, 1:21 pm, "Skyhawk XP" <wpdes...@GOBOSOX.yahoo . com > wrote:
> "Tex" <JessAlanFie...@gmail . com > wrote in message
>
> news:d9ae5ca0-d342-4420-9f44-15583db709e1@d45g2000hsc.googlegroups . com ...
>
> > But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
> > some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
>
> Marc is a big fan of the Caran d'Ache * w w w .carandache.ch/
>
> He uses Duponts as disposables. :)
I've seen his post(s) on that.
Looking for advice on the DuPonts, as only they can I get at
wholesale, but the Carans look nice.
Tex.
Re: High-end Dupont Lighters
On 26 Mar., 19:26, Tex <JessAlanFie...@gmail . com > wrote:
> Looking for advice on the DuPonts, as only they can I get at
> wholesale, but the Carans look nice.
I bought an x-tend late June 06. It has functioned extremely well, but
lately it has had some trouble igniting. I suspect it needs cleaning.
I use standard gas.
--
padre
On 26 Mar., 19:26, Tex <JessAlanFie...@gmail . com > wrote:
> Looking for advice on the DuPonts, as only they can I get at
> wholesale, but the Carans look nice.
I bought an x-tend late June 06. It has functioned extremely well, but
lately it has had some trouble igniting. I suspect it needs cleaning.
I use standard gas.
--
padre
Re: High-end Dupont Lighters
"Tex" <JessAlanFields@gmail . com > wrote in message
news:d9ae5ca0-d342-4420-9f44-15583db709e1@d45g2000hsc.googlegroups . com ...
> Thinking about picking up a Dupont lighter through one of our
> accounts, for myself. I don't know whether or not we'll be ordering
> any of them for our store, the market's not really there (yet) for
> anything but potentially the X-Tend, of which I've heard wonderful
> things.
>
> But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
> some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
>
> How about the proprietary butane cartridge system, how does that work?
First of, do bear in mind that most people who buy a Dupont don't buy a
lighter.
They buy a status symbol, a toy and -- for some of the more flamboyant
models -- an acceptable item of male jewellery. This is reflected in the
mark-up: a second-hand Dupont, even New Old Stock, will typically sell for
around half of its retail price.
That said, we have four Duponts in my immediate family: two vintage and two
modern (one X-Tend). They all work very well, are of extremely solid
construction and are a pleasure to use. If you can't escape the urge to own
a premium lighter, you can't do better than a Dupont, IMHO.
"Tex" <JessAlanFields@gmail . com > wrote in message
news:d9ae5ca0-d342-4420-9f44-15583db709e1@d45g2000hsc.googlegroups . com ...
> Thinking about picking up a Dupont lighter through one of our
> accounts, for myself. I don't know whether or not we'll be ordering
> any of them for our store, the market's not really there (yet) for
> anything but potentially the X-Tend, of which I've heard wonderful
> things.
>
> But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
> some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
>
> How about the proprietary butane cartridge system, how does that work?
First of, do bear in mind that most people who buy a Dupont don't buy a
lighter.
They buy a status symbol, a toy and -- for some of the more flamboyant
models -- an acceptable item of male jewellery. This is reflected in the
mark-up: a second-hand Dupont, even New Old Stock, will typically sell for
around half of its retail price.
That said, we have four Duponts in my immediate family: two vintage and two
modern (one X-Tend). They all work very well, are of extremely solid
construction and are a pleasure to use. If you can't escape the urge to own
a premium lighter, you can't do better than a Dupont, IMHO.
Re: High-end Dupont Lighters
On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:09:16 -0700 (PDT), Tex
<JessAlanFields@gmail . com > wrote:
>
>But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
>some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
Sorry no Dunhills. However those that have them (with the "ping")
have been pleased. I love my Caran D'ache (2 of them) as my favorite
"high end" lighter. Also, any torch lighter in a storm is great as
long as they remain viable. My preference at home? Matches.
CigarBaron
On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:09:16 -0700 (PDT), Tex
<JessAlanFields@gmail . com > wrote:
>
>But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
>some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
Sorry no Dunhills. However those that have them (with the "ping")
have been pleased. I love my Caran D'ache (2 of them) as my favorite
"high end" lighter. Also, any torch lighter in a storm is great as
long as they remain viable. My preference at home? Matches.
CigarBaron
Re: High-end Dupont Lighters
On Mar 27, 7:32 am, Marc Schneiderman <garba...@telerama . com > wrote:
> On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:09:16 -0700 (PDT), Tex
>
> <JessAlanFie...@gmail . com > wrote:
>
> >But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
> >some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
>
> Sorry no Dunhills. However those that have them (with the "ping")
> have been pleased. I love my Caran D'ache (2 of them) as my favorite
> "high end" lighter. Also, any torch lighter in a storm is great as
> long as they remain viable. My preference at home? Matches.
> CigarBaron
Marc, I also use matches at home.
Can anyone advise me as to the soft or torch flame on the Dupont?
Which is better? I'd like to get the soft so I could also use it on my
pipes.
Tex.
On Mar 27, 7:32 am, Marc Schneiderman <garba...@telerama . com > wrote:
> On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:09:16 -0700 (PDT), Tex
>
> <JessAlanFie...@gmail . com > wrote:
>
> >But as for the Line 2 and the Gatsby, how do you like them? I am sure
> >some of you, (cough, Marc, cough), have them.
>
> Sorry no Dunhills. However those that have them (with the "ping")
> have been pleased. I love my Caran D'ache (2 of them) as my favorite
> "high end" lighter. Also, any torch lighter in a storm is great as
> long as they remain viable. My preference at home? Matches.
> CigarBaron
Marc, I also use matches at home.
Can anyone advise me as to the soft or torch flame on the Dupont?
Which is better? I'd like to get the soft so I could also use it on my
pipes.
Tex.
