>>2768852Yes, I like this for a backup. You twisted my arm, and now I have no choice but to get one for myself, with a spare rope.
>>2768790I learned this the hard way. They are good for home smoking because the CLICK-CRRSHH sound they make when you open/close them is very relaxing, and almost becomes part of the experience. The smell is also enjoyable. But for when you need a reliable flame? Even a decent box of matches would be preferable. I have a copper coloured one that makes me happy, it's like having a Ford Model T just for the fun of it, and then using a modern car for actual daily tasks.
>>2768774 I enjoy Bic as a company, short for ubiquitous -- present, appearing, or found everywhere. Those ballpoint pens were THE pen you saw everywhere up until say 5-10 years ago, they had that market absolutely nailed down. My problem is that I never wrote well with them no matter how hard I tried.
But yeah, there must be a lighter embargo between England and France because you won't find those little Bic lighters for sale anywhere here, and you won't see anyone using them.
