Zippo Classic Black Matte with Zippo Logo Windproof Lighter (218ZL)

The Zippo 218ZL pairs the original Zippo Classic case with a clean black matte powder-coated finish and the embossed Zippo logo. It is the no-frills, all-business version of the lighter that has lit up since 1932: same distinctive lid click, same windproof flame, same refill-forever design. Our Hosts handle these across El Paso Smoke Shops, and it is one of the most-asked-for everyday carry lighters on our shelves because it is genuine Zippo, repairable, and quietly good-looking without a glossy shine.

What the black matte finish actually is

The black matte look is a powder coat applied electrostatically over a solid brass case, which gives it a flat, no-gloss surface and a slightly grippy feel in the hand. It hides fingerprints far better than chrome and reads as understated rather than flashy. One honest note our Hosts always share: the finish itself is a cosmetic coating, so over years of pocket carry it can show wear or scuffs at the edges, and the surface coating is not covered by Zippo’s lifetime mechanical guarantee. The mechanism is what is guaranteed for life; the matte coat is a finish that ages with use, which most owners consider part of the character.

Genuine windproof performance

This is a real windproof Zippo, not a soft-flame disposable. The flame sits inside a perforated chimney that shields it from wind, so it holds a light in a breeze, on a porch, or off the side of a building. It is all-metal construction with the signature audible click when you flip the lid. There is no butane and no piezo to fail; it is a flint-and-wick lighter that runs on liquid fuel and is designed to be serviced rather than thrown away. To be clear, this is a pocket lighter for lighting purposes, not a vape device and not a concealment product.

Refillable for life and easy to maintain

The 218ZL ships empty, which is normal for every Zippo, so it is ready to fuel the moment you open the box. Fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid by lifting out the insert and slowly saturating the packing until the fluid reaches the top, taking care not to overfill. The flint is a wear item that an average user replaces roughly every few weeks, so it is worth keeping replacement flints on hand. The wick typically only needs trimming once or twice a year, and after several trims you can fit a replacement wick. Using genuine Zippo fuel, flints, and wicks is what keeps it lighting reliably.

Made in Bradford and guaranteed for life

Every Zippo is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and carries the brand’s famous lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. That promise is honored by Zippo, not by the shop; if the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair it at no charge. We sell the lighter and stock the fuel and parts to keep it running, while Zippo stands behind the working mechanism for the life of the lighter. It arrives in a Zippo gift box, which makes the 218ZL a dependable gift as well as a daily carry.

If you want a genuine Zippo that disappears into a pocket, survives the wind, and can be fixed instead of replaced, the 218ZL Black Matte is the straightforward choice. Pick up Zippo fluid and a few flints with it so it is ready to light the day you bring it home, and check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso Smoke Shops location has it in stock today. Sales are 21+ with valid ID.