Ember Quad Jet Lighter

The problem four flames solve

A 52 or 60 ring gauge cigar has a foot wider than a single jet can heat evenly. Toasting it one section at a time means the first part is already burning while the last is still cold, and an unevenly lit cigar burns crooked for its entire length. Four flames cover the whole foot at once.

Lighting a cigar properly

Hold the foot just above the flames, not in them, and rotate it until the edge glows evenly. Then draw gently while continuing to rotate. The aim is to toast, not to scorch — direct flame contact burns the wrapper and gives a harsh first inch.

Fuel

Triple-refined butane only. Four jets draw more gas than one, so expect to refill more often, and expect cheap fuel to clog it four times as fast.

Refilling

Bleed, fill slowly, wait five minutes. If the flame sputters or burns yellow, there is air in the tank — bleed it fully and refill.

Heat and storage

Keep it out of parked cars. High ambient temperature raises tank pressure, and a butane lighter is not built for a dashboard in August.

Where it fits

Overkill for cigarillos and pipes, where the Single Jet is more controllable. Exactly right for Robustos, Toros and Churchills.