Editing Lighter (section)

=== Match lighter ===
[[Image:Mechero.JPG|thumb|Traditional Spanish match lighters.]]

Not to be confused with the meaning of "match" as in [[matchsticks]] or the "permanent match" (see below), this type of lighter consists of a length of [[slow match]] in a holder, with means to ignite and to extinguish the match. While the glowing match does not generally supply enough energy to start a fire without further [[Firelighting|kindling]], it is fully sufficient to light a cigarette. The main advantage of this design shows itself in windy conditions, where the glow of the match is fanned by the wind instead of being blown out.{{cn|date=October 2024}}