Plano, Texas-based Visol Products was featuring a number of new products at this year’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show including cases, cutters, lighters ashtrays and humidors. According to spokesperson Gaurang Patel, the company is doing quite well, especially with the custom printing and engraving on products that it introduced in 2017, which is helping to get Visol’s name out to retailers who are looking for an affordable option with low minimum orders.

While the releases may change every year, Visol’s booth has remained the same since at least 2016, basically a large square with all of the products in glass cases that make up the exterior of the space. One thing I noticed right off the bat was that the company was once again showing off Porche products, which I was told were now once again being distributed exclusively by Visol.

Rhino Quad Flame Torch Cigar Lighter

First up is the Rhino Black Quad Flame Torch Cigar Lighter which features four flames, an oversized flame height adjustment wheel on the bottom, a transparent fuel take on the opposite side of the ignition button and a cigar rest built into the lid. Available in five different finishes—Black, Blue, Pewter, Red and Silver—all of which are priced at the same MSRP of $40.

MSRP: $40

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Hybrid Triple Flame Lighter

Available in both Black and Gunmetal finishes this triple flame lighter features a rechargeable USB lithium-ion battery ignition, which is used to generate the spark. The battery lasts for at least two months before needing to be recharged, and the battery cannot be activated when the cap is closed.

MSRP: $40

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Everest Dual Flame Cigar Lighter

The two flames on these lighters are angled upward, which may help when lighting different sizes of cigars. Comes in three different finishes: Black/Red, Silver and Gunmetal.

MSRP: $20

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Cigar Scissors

Large cigar scissors with oversized finger handles featuring a specific place that can be personalized with a logo or name.

MSRP: $40

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Huron Key Ring Cigar Punch

Available in two different finishes, this bullet-shaped cigar punch comes with a keyring attached. There are two finishes available: Black and Gunmetal.

MSRP: $15

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Caspian V-Cutter

These new V-Cutters come in three different finishes—Gunmetal, Black and Silver—that feature oversized finger holes and can cut cigars up to 60 ring gauge.

MSRP: $40

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Crater Cutter

Available in just one Black colorway, the Crater straight cutter features square finger holes as well as a serrated blade. There is also an indention which can be used as a cigar rest in a pinch.

MSRP: $40

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Carlisle Cutter

A somewhat simple addition to the company’s extensive straight cut portfolio, this cutter is available in three different finishes, all of which retail for between $6 and $7: Oak, Silver and Gunmetal.

MSRP: $7 (Oak Finish), $6 (Black and Gunmetal Finish)

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Peak Triple Flame Lighter

Extremely easy to use, these lighters not only have three flames but also feature a large ignition switch on the front, a smooth fuel strength dial on the bottom and an easy to read fuel gauge. Sold in three different colorways: Gunmetal, Black and Red.

MSRP: $24

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Cardif Quad Flame Lighter

Another four-flame lighter, but this one features the flames arranged in a square and a see-through base to easily view how much fuel is left. Comes in Black and Clear.

MSRP: $10

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Timeless Double Flame Lighter

Another square lighter, but this time with only two flames and a much smaller footprint overall.

MSRP: $30

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Alpha Dual Flame Lighter

This lighter features a streamlined design that is available in three different finishes—Gunmetal, Red and Silver—as well as a larger-than-normal area to engrave names or logos on.

MSRP: $20

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Madrid Dual Flame Lighter

Featuring two flames and a streamlined design, this lighter is available in three different finishes: Black, Gunmetal and Silver.

MSRP: $20

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

Pokey Cigar Punch & Draw Poker

Finally, Visol released a device that features a number of different products in one easy-to-carry package: not only does it include two different sizes of cigar punches, but it unscrews to reveal a draw poker as well.

MSRP: $40

Release Date: 2019

Production: Regular Production

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I have been smoking cigars for over eight years. A documentary wedding photographer by trade, I spent seven years as a photojournalist for the Dallas Morning News and the Fort Worth Star Telegram. I started the cigar blog SmokingStogie in 2008 after realizing that there was a need for a cigar blog with better photographs and more in-depth information about each release. SmokingStogie quickly became one of the more influential cigar blogs on the internet, known for reviewing preproduction, prerelease, rare, extremely hard-to-find and expensive cigars. I am a co-founder of halfwheel and now serve as an editor for halfwheel.