Spec me a... Iighter

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Spec me a... lighter

Hi guys

I don't smoke but am interested in a good lighter or two just out of interest, I'm looking at the Zippo butane and petrol lighters.

I've found Timpsons (the shoe people) sell some online but I wondered if anyone can recommend anywhere, either online or high street that sell nice lighters.

Thanks. :-)
 
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I have a nice collection of zippo copies that i got from a boot sale for about a quid. They're alright, not comparable to the sheer quality of a real zippo though.
 
real smokers dont use zippos matey, thing of the past,

if you like sucking petrol fumes go right ahead and get one, just dont pull it out on a cigar man ;)

be classy, get yourself a nice silver or white gold gas lighter, and pull it out like a boss
 
if your after something just to look at and not use then you could go for one of the Zippo collectible of the year lighters - just do a google search.

personally I quite like the Petty Girl series, they come in a nice box with artwork and certificate, but they can be pretty pricey

if you just want a normal Zippo then try www.thelightershop.co.uk they have a pretty good range
 
I have a Zippo and a wind proof butane lighter.

The butane lighter is much easier to use, so much so I have no lighter fluid in the zippo because it is too messy and waste of it since it just evaporate.

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real smokers dont use zippos matey, thing of the past,

if you like sucking petrol fumes go right ahead and get one, just dont pull it out on a cigar man ;)

be classy, get yourself a nice silver or white gold gas lighter, and pull it out like a boss

This is true. I have one but rarely use it. I got myself a metal clipper from the market a year or so ago for a fiver.
 
Cheers for the replies, I posted the thread on my phone as the power was off at the time, I was trying to get a lowercase L...don't ask. :rolleyes:


if your after something just to look at and not use then you could go for one of the Zippo collectible of the year lighters - just do a google search.

personally I quite like the Petty Girl series, they come in a nice box with artwork and certificate, but they can be pretty pricey

if you just want a normal Zippo then try www.thelightershop.co.uk they have a pretty good range

Aye, just to look at, thanks for the link I'll have a look! :D

I have a Zippo and a wind proof butane lighter.

The butane lighter is much easier to use, so much so I have no lighter fluid in the zippo because it is too messy and waste of it since it just evaporate.

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Ah I had read about evaporation elsewhere, thanks for the picture...it may be messy but it looks blooming good!
 
Also if you do want a zippo, my favourite is the one on the right. It's a 1941 shape one and I think they're a bit nicer and look reet grand in brass. The more knackered they get the better they look.

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Can't find my other one but it's just a plain one with my initials on it.

I am now going to go and put these in a drawer because the smell is making me want to smoke aaaah
 
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