I have used a standard butane lighter to smoke Palo Santo Incense but sometimes it takes a long time and doesn't last long. With this flashlight it lights up immediately and I am very happy with it. I also use Vector butane which is ultra pure (available from Revain) and not the Ronson brand found in most supermarkets. At first it didn't ignite, although I heard gas. I had to turn the air regulator so it was closer to the tank, not away from it, and it immediately lit up with a long blue flame.