Colibri Julius Lighter

Source from:  Cigar Aficionado 09/28/2015

It's no secret that cigars are getting fatter. Whereas 60 ring gauge cigars used to be anomalies, they are now commonplace, and even smokes ranging from 70 to 80 ring gauge are cropping up now in retail shop humidors.

While finding a fat cigar has never been easier, lighting one up can still be a bit tedious, especially for those who prefer the elegance of a soft flame. But what if, instead of one soft flame, your lighter had two?

That's the concept behind Colibri's smartly designed Julius dual-flame soft lighter, which is named in honor of Colibri founder Julius Lowenthal and new for 2015. When the Julius is lit, two soft flames shoot out-one at a 90-degree angle and the other at 45 degrees-and merge to create a flame fat enough to quickly toast a thick cigar.

The high-quality build of the Julius is apparent, as it has a bit of heft due to the all-metal alloy body and internal stainless-steel blades. The lighter is draped in a diamond-pattern casing that's not only attractive, but practical, too, as it provides some welcomed grip. Additionally, the fuel window located on the spine of the lighter has a blue backing, which makes it easier to see if the lighter is running low on butane. Enditem