Zippo Tiger Stripes Design Lighter, Black Matte in El Paso

The Zippo Tiger Stripes Black Matte Lighter pairs one of Zippo’s boldest Color Image prints with the windproof, all-metal lighter that has been made in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932. A full-color, abstract tiger stares out from a deep black matte case, and the signature Zippo click confirms it is the real thing. Below you will find the design story, how the lighter works, refill and care notes, and how to pick one up in El Paso.

A Full-Color Tiger, Wrapped in Black Matte

This lighter belongs to Zippo’s Color Image collection, the full-color printing method Zippo uses to reproduce detailed, photographic-style artwork on a windproof case. The Tiger Stripes design is an abstract tiger face rendered in vivid color against a flat black matte background, so the big cat reads as the focal point from across a room. Tigers have long stood for strength, courage, and wild energy, which makes this a fitting pick for Guests who want a bold, eye-catching everyday carry rather than a plain chrome case. The black matte finish is more than looks: it cuts glare and adds grip, and many Guests tell our Hosts it hides everyday handling marks better than polished chrome or brass.

Built Windproof in Bradford, Pennsylvania

Underneath the artwork is a classic-size Zippo windproof lighter: a brass case with a black matte powder coat, a hinged flip-top lid, and the wind-resistant chimney that lets the flame hold up in a breeze where a disposable would blow out. It is a flame lighter, not a vape and not a concealment device. Every one of these lighters is assembled in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where Zippo has built its windproof lighters since 1932. The lid closes with the unmistakable Zippo click, and the insert lifts out cleanly for refueling and service.

Refilling, Flints, and Everyday Care

Your Zippo arrives empty and is refillable for life, so it never becomes disposable. To fuel it, lift the insert out of the case, raise the felt pad, and slowly saturate the cotton packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid, stopping before it overflows so the lighter does not leak. Fluid evaporates over time even when the lighter sits unused, so top it off before a night out and keep the lid closed to slow evaporation. The flint wears down with regular striking, so keep a pack of replacement flints on hand, and if the flame ever gets weak after many refills, fitting a replacement wick brings it back to life. For the black matte case itself, wipe it with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner; the powder-coated finish resists scuffs better than chrome but is not scratch-proof, and a worn coating from heavy use is normal over the years.

Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee

This lighter carries Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee, set by founder George Blaisdell: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to the Zippo Repair Clinic in Bradford, Pennsylvania and Zippo repairs it at no charge, with no receipt and no time limit. To be clear, El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter and Zippo honors the guarantee and performs the repair. The guarantee covers mechanical function, not cosmetic wear to the printed Color Image artwork or the matte coating, and you cover the shipping to the repair clinic.

Buying It at El Paso Smoke Shops

El Paso Smoke Shops runs 10 ubicaciones por El Paso, Texas, and our Hosts stock and handle these Zippo windproof lighters in person. This Tiger Stripes design is carried at select stores rather than every shelf, so use the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock before you drive over. Because Zippo lighters ship empty for safety, plan to add lighter fluid before first use. You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued ID to purchase.

Bold full-color tiger art, a grippy black matte case, true windproof performance, and a lifetime guarantee from Zippo make this a standout everyday carry or gift. Check the live stock on this page, then visit the El Paso Smoke Shops location that has it and grab a bottle of fluel and flints while you are there.