Last year at the 2023 PCA Trade Show and Convention, S.T. Dupont brought with them three new flat flame torch lighters to debut. These were the Slimmy, Twiggy and the Big D. The Big D has since been renamed the Biggy and we are going to review this lighter today.

Under the Lid

The three aforementioned lighters we designed with previous iconic S.T. Dupont lighters in mind. The Slimmy design is reminiscent of the Line 2, the Twiggy is similar to the “Wand” candle lighter, and the Biggy is reminiscent of the Le Grand. The same visual aesthetics are here howler it doesn’t flip open or have the same function as the Le Grand, as with the Slimmy. The lighter features the recently popular flat flame, something that Carlito Fuente Jr. even once said is “the closest thing to a soft flame” one can achieve with a torch lighter. The Biggy lighter features five jet flames and the Slimmy features three, similar to the Slim 7 lighter which is also a flat jet flame lighter.

The lighter photographed in this review is the Golden Diamond Head model. It is offered in the following variations;

• Black Lacquer/Chrome, Black Lacquer/Golden, Blue Lacquer/Golden: MSRP $425
• Diamond Head Chrome/Golden: MSRP $450

It is also available as part of some other specific limited edition projects that S.T. Dupont has released since the original launch.

• Graffiti Collection: MSRP $425
• Padron 60th Anniversary Collection: MSRP $475
• Casa Blanca Mosaic Collection: MSRP $495

The Biggy while looking the same as the Le Grand doesn’t have the same weight of the famous flip top, nor does it ping like the new Le Grand models do. The torch burner itself on this lighter is very close to if not possibly identical in mechanics underneath to the S.T. Dupont MegaJet lighter, giving this the title of widest torch in the portfolio. S.T. Dupont has claimed the idea for these lighters comes from requests from consumers who enjoy the style and look of the Line 2 and Le Grand but wanted them in a torch model.

Performance Notes

Ignition on the Biggy is simple and consistent with all of the other S.T. Dupont torch lighters. Growing up, I used to ride dirt bikes which back then relied on kid starters before electronic ignition became a regular thing. In those days, a bike that would start on the first kick was something to be proud of as it meant you had a bike that was running well and had a strong engine. In regards to this lighter and every other lighter from S.T. Dupont, they all seem to fire on the first click. No issues, no misfires, no backwards arcing and always strong with no gas leaks. That may seem like such an insignificant detail, but it is one small detail in the show of the quality that the brand has built its reputation on.

The other thing that I noticed with this lighter is the comfortability in your hand. Sometimes, lighters can have a unique and odd shaped design and can be awkward to hold and therefore ignite and use. This sits nice in your hand and is comfortable when pushing the side ignition button. The Ignition button is firm but not too tight to push and provides a nice satisfying click upon full completion.

Personally, I use a wide range of lighters of lighters to light my cigars across the board. However, I will admit I predominantly use a soft flame lighter as that is my preference. I like the slow toasting of the soft flame. I know how to use torch lighters the correct way, but the soft flame is just second nature to me at this point. Using this lighter, the flat flame is a nice reminder of that while having a more robust power. I enjoy using it sideways or the flat side of the flame parallel with the foot of the cigar and not placing it more direct and perpendicular. The cigar lights a little slower and more importantly, more evenly, preventing uneven burns from improper lighting.

There were a few drawbacks to this lighter that may or may not be able to be improved on for the future. The first being that this lighter gets very hot if used for a longer period of time. Lighting smaller ring gauges will probably prove to be great. However, larger formats such as 56 and above will light just fine, but you may want the lighter too cool off before touching it on the top or placing it into your pocket. My only other concern here is what the long term effects this could have on the finish of the outer shell.

Another is I find the fuel fill point being open and exposed a little disappointing. For a lighter of this caliber and price, I would have liked to see this come with a fuel cap like the Line 2 and the Le Grand lighter come with. After all, this lighter was influenced by them. But more importantly, I would like to see more protection of the fill point since these can be delicate and I wouldn’t want anything to damage it or get clogged in there.

The other thing that I will add here that you will probably read across the board with all S.T. Dupont lighter reviews is that they recommend using their own proprietary fuel. The fuel is color coded for different models and can be quite expensive for what it is. Then again, the oil in a Ferrari is going to be more expensive than a Honda. Now something I will say that they probably don’t want me to is technically, you can use any butane fuel with this. However, it will void the factory two-year warranty.

Smokin Facts

• S.T. Dupont/Coles of London advertises with Smokin Tabacco, but that has no weight on scoring
• Lighter was loaned to Smokin Tabacco for photos by Coles of London
• Original Released in October 2023
• It is made in China and not France like some of the other S.T. Dupont products
• Comes with a standard two-year factory warranty
• S.T. Dupont recommends the “Black” fuel refill (Sold Separately)

Smokin Wrap

I was very impressed with this lighter. It is incredibly well made and unlike many (but not all) lighters, I believe it will last a long time even with its fair share of abuse. It is stylish, it is very reliable and it even feels compact given its shape which makes carrying it around comfortable. When considering this lighter, I will say yes it does have a higher price point. But unlike some other luxury brand lighters that are also on the market, these will give you what you said for which is something I cannot confidently say about others I have used and owned in this price point.

Score: 91

Matt Tabacco

Born and raised in New England, Matthew Tabacco began smoking cigars and living up to his unique namesake in 2017. What began as just a social indulgence became a world of everything premium cigars- learning from some of the biggest and best in the business. From casual smoking to lighting up on the hit podcast The Smokin Tabacco Show, Matthew can usually be found in some of the largest smoke shops in the Northeast enjoying a cigar, talking business, or preparing for a show.