Slim Lighter

Is there anybody out there who owns, or has ever used, a cheap disposable BIC lighter? Yeah, that's what I thought, probably most of you have. What makes a BIC so appealing? Well, they are cheap, easy to use and are unbelievably reliable. Plus if you lose it, so what! However, a BIC really isn't very good looking and certainly won't last you a lifetime. So what's the next best thing you ask? A Zippo Slim of course!I have used BIC lighters for many years, even when I was a kid I had tons of them lying around. I also love regular Zippo's, they just look AMAZING and I love how they are heavy and solidly built. A Zippo is a timeless classic that is known by everybody, it is a tool that will last you a lifetime. And whenever you take out and use a Zippo, people recognize it immediately. But lets face it, a Zippo really isn't all that convenient. It's somewhat bulky, hard to open/close/use with one hand (not difficult, but more inconvenient than a BIC) and it requires constant re-fueling and occasional maintenance (wicks, flints etc).Now why would I give this Zippo such a good rating when I am rambling on about how great a BIC is? Well this is where the Zippo slim comes into the picture. One of the biggest drawbacks for me adopting a Zippo as my daily lighter is because of it's size. It's really not that big, relatively speaking, but it is shaped differently than a BIC, which is what I have been used to for many years. And as I stated, a regular Zippo is definitely less convenient to use compared to a BIC.The Zippo Slim on the other hand is much more comfortable in my hand than a regular Zippo is. It is really easy to open and close with one hand/finger, and it's flame size is just about the same as a BIC. Granted it is shorter than a BIC and slightly wider overall, but compared to a regular Zippo, this is as close as a Zippo gets to a BIC in terms of size. And this is by far the biggest plus I have for this lighter.Now I realize the slim model was originally created for women decades ago when it first released, but I can tell you as a man with normal sized hands, I really like the feel of this lighter compared to the standard Zippo. When opening/closing a regular Zippo with one hand, I always felt like I was on the verge of dropping it, and it always felt awkward using it. Not with the slim, like I said, it feels very close to how a BIC feels in my hand, which is exactly what I have wanted ever since I first got a Zippo. Although for some reason I never bothered looking into the slim line until now.So now that I have gotten my own personal lighter blog out of the way, let me comment a bit on the lighter being sold here. It is a really nice looking finish, the polished chrome is simply amazing. Every time I get a new Zippo I am always hesitant to use them because they look so perfect and shiny! Sure it smudges like crazy and scratches are easily identifiable, but hey, I say scratches and fingerprints add character to it! What I really wanted was a chrome finish with a basic Zippo logo, but Zippo does not seem to make any of those in slims, so I had to settle for a blank one. Which is still amazing even without the logo.Another thing I noticed was that the bottom stamp seems to be on upside down. With any regular Zippo when you are looking at the front (with hinge to the left) and flip it to see the bottom, the stamp is right-side up. However with this slim, the bottom stamp seems to be upside down when the hinge is to the left. Maybe all the slims are like this, but I kind of hope not because maybe that means I have a slightly "unique" slim that was assembled with the bottom piece flipped. If somebody knows for sure, please leave a comment, as I would like to know if this is normal or not. For reference mine is was assembled in J-10.Another thing to note about this slim is the sound of the "click". I'm sure it's obvious due to the size difference, but the sound is completely different than a normal Zippo. It is so different that it practically doesn't sound like a Zippo at all. It has a much higher pitch click and thump when you close it, and doesn't seem to 'ring' as much when you open it. Makes perfect sense due to the size difference, but I thought I would point that out.Now I could give size dimensions of the slim VS a normal Zippo, but I really don't have anything accurate enough to measure it with. I will post some comparative pictures for this Zippo sometime later, but it's hard to tell how small this really is compared to a normal Zippo just by pictures. But it is significantly smaller. Same height as a regular Zippo (close enough anyway), but has less length and width.Last but not least is how much fuel a slim can hold compared to a normal Zippo. I am currently in the process of testing out some of my Zippo's to see how long before I have to refill them (collecting averages), and one way I am doing this is by weight. I have a cheap gram scale I got on Amazon some time back, and it can register up to 1/10th gram increments, so it is accurate enough. What I do is weigh my Zippo when it is bone dry, write down the weight then proceed to fill up my Zippo all the way. After it is full I weigh it again to see how many grams worth of fluid I put in it. Not only does this help me figure out when I need to refuel (since I know the weight of the dry Zippo) but this also allows me to figure out the difference between a slim and regular in terms of fuel capacity.Here is my basic weight measurements:- Regular Zippo takes just about 4.4 grams of Zippo brand fuel.- My slim takes just about 3.4 grams of Zippo brand fuel.So as you can see, both filled to what I think as "full" there is about 1/4 difference in fuel capacity from a slim to a normal. Not that bad really, but you will need to refill more often compared to a regular Zippo. And from my studies so far, my Zippo's tend to lose about 0.8 grams of fluid a day due to evaporation and daily use. But I am still in the early stages of testing. If worth mentioning I will update this review later with information on how long a slim lasts me on a full tank. My guess right now is about 4-5 days before it needs to be refilled.Oh and while the slim does weigh about 15 grams less then a regular Zippo, it still has nice heft and weight to it, which I like.So there you have it, my ultra long, and possibly pointless, review on the Zippo slim. Hope somebody finds this info useful!

The media could not be loaded. This zipper came with a very high polish and works great, delivery came wry. Very happy with this order. 10 stars for Amazon

Although this Zippo attracts fingerprints like ants on a piece of cake, it is a beauty. Slim and silvery, highly polished and light, it will easily fit into a jeans or shirt pocket. I collect Zippos as my life's work, but I'm sure if I used this master machine it would behave flawlesly. I commend Zippo for this creation of wonder, proudly made in the USA and could suffice as a mirror in one of those face emergencies. In a thousand years from now, if one of these Zippos are found, people will look back in wonder and amazement at what the Zippo company accomplished.

I had never seen a Zippo slim before so I was a bit surprised at just how small it was. I mistakenly assumed it was a full sized version that was less thick. It actually fits perfectly inside of the "time piece" pocket on a pair of jeans. If you don't like seeing fingerprints, or having to wipe them off then you should get a different finish.

Thought I couldn’t go wrong with a Zippo but this lighter is difficult to light (takes multiple strikes) and is the smallest Zippo I have ever seen. For a size comparison, if a normal Zippo fits in an adults hand, this one fits in a toddlers.

I'm not sure if I got a dud, but this lighter does not light an hour after filling it. I have tried every suggestion from zippo, from YouTube enthusiasts, to my own knowledge of wicks, Flint's and fuel.It opens and closes with that Zippo snap and clink. It aligns and stays closed in the pocket. But after 45 minutes to an hour of carry it will not light!I've had no issues with Zippos in the past. I wanted to get back to an American made quality product, something that's quintessentially American with history and Swagger. It just didn't find it with this particular lighter. Perhaps I'll try another Slim.

Really love this little gem. I wanted a compact reliable lighter to use to light my cigars when i wanted to change things up and not use my torch lighter. I had originally gotten the vintage 1931 edition for this only to find that the hinge was too bulky for it to consistently open and close properly. Thats not a problem with this one, action and very smooth and no durability seems to be lost with the smaller size. Holds a flame well and consistently, just like a normal sized zippo. Can't really complain about anything, you get what you pay for. Would buy again.

Perfect gift, beautiful and useful, and looks like durable!