cigarette brand name?

[darkishhorse]

Whilst I was at primary school, probably around 1959, a cigarette which was "self-igniting" was introduced on the market. At the end, on the edge, was a small piece of "safety match", which when "struck" on one of the panels on either edge of the packet, lit the cigarette. It was not ideal, as it had the same effect as lighting a cigarette from a flaring match, but was great for school kids who didn't have to hide both cigarettes, and matches! I don't recall it being on the market for very long.

I have often tried to recall the name of the brand, but with no success. Acquaintances who are veteran smokers can't help me. Can anyone en'light'en me?

Around the same era, B & H introduced menthol, and it was "fashionable" to carry both B & H menthol and B & H normal (tipped), smoking them in turn!

Other popular cigarettes enjoyed by school kids of yesteryear included Sobranie (black, and cocktail) and Passing Cloud.

[darkishhorse]

Great to here that somebody remembers them. Some people thought it was a figment of my imagination! Nelson and Bristol (with the new carbon tip!) were others.

When 10 plain cigarettes were 1s 10d (9p) you could buy packets of 5. (and even tipped singles!). Now when a packet costs �5.20 for 20, a packet of 10 is the least you can buy. Where's the logic???