Zippo Asian Tiger Design Windproof Lighter, Brushed Chrome (29889)
About this item
- Bold Color Image artwork wraps a realistic tiger climbing toward a blood moon across the brushed chrome case, so it carries as a finished statement piece, not a small printed badge.
- Genuine Zippo windproof flame stays lit in wind and outdoors where butane pocket lighters sputter out, thanks to the engineered chimney and the signature snap-close lid.
- Refillable for a lifetime with Zippo premium lighter fluid, so one solid lighter keeps going for years instead of getting tossed and replaced.
- All-metal Classic-size build over solid brass gives it a reassuring weight and the durable, satisfying Zippo click every time you open it.
- Brushed chrome finish, Zippo's most popular since 1933, hides fingerprints and everyday scuffs better than a high-polish mirror case.
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee, it works or Zippo fixes it free, so a worn flint or wick never means the end of the lighter.
Product description
The Zippo Asian Tiger Design windproof lighter (model 29889) is an all-metal, brushed chrome pocket lighter that wraps a fierce Color Image tiger, climbing toward a blood moon, around a Classic-size case. It is windproof, refillable for life, built by Zippo in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Our Hosts stock and handle this lighter across El Paso Smoke Shops, so the notes below come from real time at the counter. The lighter ships empty, so you add fuel before the first light, and you can check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock right now.
The Asian Tiger, Up Close
The artwork is the reason most Guests reach for this one. Zippo builds the scene with its Color Image process, layering dark shadows and fine detail lines into a realistic tiger climbing toward a blood moon. The graphic carries across the brushed chrome front, so the case reads as a finished statement piece rather than a small printed badge. The blood moon is an artistic element in the composition, not a symbol with a fixed meaning, which is part of why the design works as an everyday carry and a collectible. The model code is 29889, and the full Zippo SKU is 29889-000003 if you are matching it to a catalog or a previous purchase.
Why Brushed Chrome
Brushed chrome is Zippo’s most popular finish, in the line since 1933. Instead of a mirror surface, the front and back carry a subtle horizontal brushed texture, while the sides are buffed to a higher polish for contrast. In practical terms our Hosts point out at the counter, that brushed texture hides fingerprints and light everyday scuffs better than a high-polish mirror chrome, which tends to show smudges and fine scratches faster. The case itself is solid brass under the brushed chrome finish, which is where the lighter gets its reassuring weight and the durable feel when the lid snaps.
Windproof by Design, Refillable for Life
This is a genuine Zippo windproof lighter. The engineered chimney shields the flame so it stays lit in wind and outdoors where a butane pocket lighter would sputter out, and the lid closes with the signature Zippo click. It is refillable for a lifetime of use rather than disposable, which is the whole idea behind owning a Zippo: you keep the lighter and replace the consumables. Fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid, and over the years you can swap in replacement flints or a replacement wick when the spark or flame weakens. To refill, lift the insert out of the case, raise the felt pad, saturate the packing with fluid until it reaches the top of the packing, and avoid overfilling so it does not leak.
Backed by Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee
Every genuine Zippo windproof lighter, including the Asian Tiger 29889, carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. The slogan is simple: it works or Zippo fixes it free. To be clear about how that works, El Paso Smoke Shops sells you the lighter, and Zippo honors the mechanical guarantee. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. The guarantee covers the working mechanism, not the finish or the artwork, so the Color Image design and brushed chrome are best protected by keeping the case away from harsh abrasives.
What's in the Box and What You'll Need
The Asian Tiger 29889 arrives in a Zippo gift box, which makes it an easy present as well as a personal carry. Like all Zippo windproof lighters, it ships empty for safe transport, so it is not fueled out of the box. To light it the first time you will need Zippo premium lighter fluid, sold separately, and our Hosts can point you to the matching fluid, flints, and wick on the shelf so you leave ready to go. This is a flame lighter, not a vape or e-cigarette, and it is not a concealment device.
If you want a windproof Zippo that doubles as a conversation piece, the Asian Tiger 29889 in brushed chrome is an easy pick: bold Color Image art, an all-metal refillable build, and Zippo’s lifetime guarantee behind the mechanism. It is sold to Guests 21 and older with a valid photo ID and ships empty. Check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso Smoke Shops location has it in stock today.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Model
- 29889
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Asian Tiger Design
- Design Category
- Animal
- Finish
- Brushed Chrome
- Design Process
- Color Image
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Regular
- Dimensions
- 2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in
- Weight
- 2.0 oz
- Mechanism
- Windproof
- Refillable
- Yes
- Flint
- Replaceable
- Wick
- Replaceable
- Insert Type
- Standard
- Fuel
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Compatibility
- Standard Zippo case (200 series)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Yes
- Made In
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Questions & Answers
What does the Asian Tiger design on the Zippo 29889 show?
It shows a realistic tiger climbing toward a blood moon, rendered with Zippo's Color Image process using dark shadows and fine detail lines. The graphic carries across the brushed chrome front of the Classic-size case. The blood moon is an artistic element in the scene rather than a symbol with a fixed meaning, which is part of the design's appeal as both a daily carry and a collectible.
Is the Asian Tiger graphic printed on, and how do I keep it from wearing?
The tiger is applied to the brushed chrome case with Zippo's Color Image process, so it is a surface graphic rather than engraving. Zippo's lifetime guarantee covers the lighter's mechanism, not the artwork or finish, so the best way to keep the design sharp is to avoid harsh abrasives, polishes, and cleaners on the case and to store it where it will not rub against keys or coins.
Does the Zippo Asian Tiger 29889 come filled with lighter fluid?
No. Like all Zippo windproof lighters, the Asian Tiger 29889 ships empty for safe transport, so you fuel it before the first light. It is designed for Zippo premium lighter fluid, which is sold separately, and our Hosts can hand you the matching fluid on the same visit.
How do I refill it, and how long does the fuel last?
To refill, lift the insert out of the case, raise the felt pad, and saturate the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until it reaches the top of the packing, without overfilling so it does not leak. A full Zippo typically lasts up to about two weeks with regular use, and the fluid evaporates slowly even when the lighter sits unused, so topping it off before a night out is a good habit. Over time you can also fit replacement flints and a replacement wick to keep the spark and flame strong.
What is brushed chrome, and how is it different from polished chrome?
Brushed chrome has a subtle horizontal brushed texture on the front and back, with the sides buffed to a higher polish for contrast. It has been Zippo's most popular finish since 1933. High-polish chrome, by comparison, is a mirror surface that looks brighter but tends to show fingerprints and fine scratches more readily. For an everyday-carry lighter, the brushed finish on the 29889 hides smudges and light wear better.
Is the 29889 really windproof, and is it covered by a guarantee?
Yes on both. The engineered chimney shields the flame so it stays lit in wind and outdoors where many butane lighters fail, and it closes with the signature Zippo click. It is covered by Zippo's lifetime guarantee, summed up as it works or Zippo fixes it free. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; if the mechanism ever fails, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge.
Sold to Guests 21 and older with a valid government-issued photo ID. This Zippo windproof lighter ships empty; Zippo premium lighter fluid is sold separately. It is a refillable flame lighter, not a vape or e-cigarette, and it is not a concealment device. Keep away from children, and check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock.
