Zippo – An American Legend
Zippos are not just lighters. Over the years, they have become iconic symbols of a breed of men and a lifestyle. Rolling Stone Keith Richards keeps a Zippo close to his guitar. In countless Hollywood movies, heroes and villains alike use Zippos to light cigarettes, burn ropes and documents, ignite fuses, or find their way through pitch-black caves and moss-covered caves. Undoubtedly, Zippos are the perfect executive gifts for officemates who lead hip, active lifestyles. They do not even have to be smokers to appreciate Zippos because these lighters are handy not just for lighting cigarettes, they serve utilitarian functions ...
Zippo Lighters: Owners Pride, Neighbors Envy
Zippo lighters are believed to have brought a revolution in the world of lighters. Being produced by the renowned Zippo Manufacturing Company, Zippo lighters not only offer guarantees for a lifetime, but also makes sure that it preserves its uniqueness. It not only comes in an assortment of styles but is also crafted in a wide variety of hues. It is truly said that Zippo lighters reflect the personality of the people who choose to flaunt this 'precious' piece. There are too many styles, and whether you are a Mike Tyson fan, or Monroe lover, there'll be a Zippo ...
The Story Behind Zippo Lighters
It's the king of lighters. No one can deny the allure of Zippo lighters. The distinctive design is instantly recognizable, even as the lighters sport individual and even customized finishes and cases. But where did Zippo lighters begin? In 1932, George G. Blaisdell founded the Zippo company by manufacturing the famous lighters. He bought the rights to an Austrian lighter, which happened to be windproof. Blaisdell didn't just want to make windproof lighters; he wanted his lighters to look good as well. And today, Zippo lighters are renowned for their looks. In order to manufacture good looking lighters, the Austrian design needed ...
Zippo: The Perfect Gift
Zippo lighters are a status symbol because owning one simply means you are a "somebody". Zippo being a statement and being an outlet to express one
Clean and Refill a Zippo
Part of owning a Zippo lighter is refueling it from time to time. This can be done quickly and safely with a bit of practice. This process is also a good opportunity to clean the lighter, part of ensuring proper function. As anyone who has ever spilled it on a painted surface certainly knows, lighter fluid is an excellent solvent. The lighter fluid itself can be used to wipe away any carbon or other impurities from the lighter. Simply put a small amount on a cotton swab and clean around the workings of the lighter. For the best results, pull ...
Zippo Lighters – Collect An American Icon
You do not have to be a smoker to be a collector of Zippo Lighters. The Zippos reason for being goes well beyond being used as a cigarette lighter. This lighter is a piece of classic American workmanship that has proved itself as being an ideal object to collect, to use and to be seen with. Zippo Windproof Lighters, first manufactured in the early 1930s, now represent one of the fastest growing categories in the world of collectibles. They have become an American icon. They are James Dean cool, Corvette sleek, and as American as apple pie. Historical, dependable and ...
Why Men Love Custom Zippo Lighters
There is something intangibly masculine about Zippo Lighters. That masculine feel is magnifies a dozen times when you see custom Zippo lighters. As the most famous lighter brand, it has created a culture and status all its own. Men in all parts of the world are clamoring for one. In this article, we try to uncover the mystery behind the craze that has started way back in the 1980s. Why do men love custom Zippo lighters?1. They are considered a status symbol. Let's face it, Zippo lighters are actually status symbols. Why else do corporate gifts include these engraved with the ...
Zippo Lighters for Gamblers
It cannot be denied that one of the most exciting, thrilling and lucrative (well, it depends on how you view it) forms of leisure (or should I say, livelihood) or entertainment for most of people from all over the world is the world of gambling. It all depends on luck, and yes, for some types, mental skill and strategy. If the gambling gods will be at your side and will pour out their tremendous aids upon you, then expect loads and loads of bucks to fill your not-so filled pockets. But if they seem to be favoring the gambling machine ...
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Zippo – An American Legend
May 22nd, 2013 | Author: admin
Zippos are not just lighters. Over the years, they have become iconic symbols of a breed of men and a lifestyle. Rolling Stone Keith Richards keeps a Zippo close to his guitar. In countless Hollywood movies, heroes and villains alike use Zippos to light cigarettes, burn ropes and documents, ignite fuses, or find their way through pitch-black caves and moss-covered caves.
Undoubtedly, Zippos are the perfect executive gifts for officemates who lead hip, active lifestyles. They do not even have to be smokers to appreciate Zippos because these lighters are handy not just for lighting cigarettes, they serve utilitarian functions as well.
Surviving Pieces of History
The good thing about Zippos is that they are not just lighters, they are a slice of the American way of life. During the Vietnam war, nearly 200,000 Zippos saw active use. They were carried everywhere by American servicemen. In fact, a story that Read the rest of this entry »
Zippo Lighters: Owners Pride, Neighbors Envy
May 19th, 2013 | Author: Manny Ramirez
Zippo lighters are believed to have brought a revolution in the world of lighters. Being produced by the renowned Zippo Manufacturing Company, Zippo lighters not only offer guarantees for a lifetime, but also makes sure that it preserves its uniqueness. It not only comes in an assortment of styles but is also crafted in a wide variety of hues. It is truly said that Zippo lighters reflect the personality of the people who choose to flaunt this ‘precious’ piece. There are too many styles, and whether you are a Mike Tyson fan, or Monroe lover, there’ll be a Zippo for you. Choose the Beetles, Elvis or the Rodeo boys, The Wild West, Che Guevara, rock culture symbols, plain colour ones, glazed finish or matt finish, metallic hues and the classic styles. So what’s your pick going to be?
The founder of the Zippo Manufacturing Company George G. Blaisdell was the producer of the first ever Zippo lighter and that was way back in the year Read the rest of this entry »
The Story Behind Zippo Lighters
May 15th, 2013 | Author: James Hunt
It’s the king of lighters. No one can deny the allure of Zippo lighters. The distinctive design is instantly recognizable, even as the lighters sport individual and even customized finishes and cases. But where did Zippo lighters begin?
In 1932, George G. Blaisdell founded the Zippo company by manufacturing the famous lighters. He bought the rights to an Austrian lighter, which happened to be windproof. Blaisdell didn’t just want to make windproof lighters; he wanted his lighters to look good as well. And today, Zippo lighters are renowned for their looks.
In order to manufacture good looking lighters, the Austrian design needed to be modified. Blaisdell gave the Zippo its shape, as well as the flip-top cover. Lovers and collectors of Zippo lighters have perfected the art of opening the Zippo with a snazzy flick of the wrist. Some of them even can even light a Zippo while opening it, reducing the process to a single, graceful Read the rest of this entry »
Zippo: The Perfect Gift
May 11th, 2013 | Author: Francis Gilliland
Zippo lighters are a status symbol because owning one simply means you are a “somebody”. Zippo being a statement and being an outlet to express one
Clean and Refill a Zippo
May 8th, 2013 | Author: Dave Sabot
Part of owning a Zippo lighter is refueling it from time to time. This can be done quickly and safely with a bit of practice. This process is also a good opportunity to clean the lighter, part of ensuring proper function.
As anyone who has ever spilled it on a painted surface certainly knows, lighter fluid is an excellent solvent. The lighter fluid itself can be used to wipe away any carbon or other impurities from the lighter. Simply put a small amount on a cotton swab and clean around the workings of the lighter. For the best results, pull out the flint and clean around the wheel, around the screen and around the wick and lever. In no time, the lighter will be looking like new!
To eliminate any taste, one should either quickly exhale the first few puffs of a cigar or a pipe or not inhale the first drag of a cigarette. Most smokers who use Zippos habitually are familiar with this compromise. The reliability, durability and Read the rest of this entry »
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