Zippo Slim High Polish Brass Lighter (1654B) in El Paso
About this item
- Trim Slim profile (2.38 x 0.38 x 1.13 in) that carries flat and light in any pocket, without giving up the real Zippo flame
- Windproof chimney keeps a steady flame burning outdoors in wind that snuffs ordinary lighters
- Solid-brass case with a bright, reflective High Polish finish that you can keep mirror-shiny or let age into a warm patina
- Refillable for a lifetime: simple to top off with premium lighter fluid and to swap the flint and wick at home
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee, it works or Zippo fixes it free
- Made by Zippo in Bradford, Pennsylvania, a buy-it-once everyday-carry and gift lighter
Product description
The Zippo Slim High Polish Brass Lighter (1654B) takes the windproof flame Zippo has built in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932 and puts it in the brand’s trimmer Slim case. It is solid brass under a bright high-polish finish, refillable for a lifetime of use, and protected by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. If you want the dependable Zippo flame in a profile that sits flatter in a pocket, this is the one our Hosts reach for. It ships empty, so plan to add fuel before you spark it the first time.
A slimmer take on the windproof classic
The Slim case is the headline here. At 2.38 inches tall, 0.38 inches wide, and 1.13 inches deep, it is noticeably narrower and lighter than the classic Zippo, which makes it easy to carry flat in a shirt pocket, jeans pocket, or small bag. The trade-off is a smaller fuel reservoir, so heavy daily users will top it off a little more often than they would a full-size Zippo. The signature windproof chimney does the real work: the shielded design keeps the flame burning in wind that would blow out an ordinary flame lighter, which is why the Slim is a favorite for outdoor use without giving up the slim everyday-carry shape.
High polish brass, and how it wears in
High Polish Brass has been part of the Zippo line since 1982 and stays a collector and gift favorite for its mirror-bright, reflective look. Each case ships with a light protective coating that keeps the brass from tarnishing on the shelf; that coating wears off with normal pocket use, and from there the solid brass lives a life of its own. Some Guests buff it back to a bright shine, others let it develop a warm, lived-in patina. To bring back the shine, Zippo recommends a mild brass polish and a soft microfiber cloth, buffing gently and skipping harsh abrasives that can scratch the finish. Whichever way you let it age, the case is the same solid brass all the way through.
Built to be refilled, reflinted, and rewicked
A Zippo is meant to be kept running, not thrown away. This lighter runs on premium lighter fluid, which you add by lifting the insert and slowly saturating the packing; stop once the fluid reaches the top of the packing so it does not overfill and leak. Two parts wear with use and are simple to swap: the flint, which an average user replaces every few weeks, and the wick, which lasts through several trimmings before it needs changing. Keep a pack of replacement flints on hand so a dud spark never strands you, and when the flame stays weak even after a fresh fill, fit a replacement wick. With routine upkeep, a brass Zippo can stay in service for decades.
The Zippo lifetime guarantee
Every Zippo windproof pocket lighter carries Zippo’s unlimited lifetime guarantee, promoted with the trademarked promise: it works or Zippo fixes it free. The guarantee covers the lighter’s mechanism, so if this 1654B ever fails to work mechanically, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. It is a guarantee Zippo has honored since the company’s founding and one of the main reasons a brass Zippo is treated as a buy-it-once purchase. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo backs and performs the lifetime repair.
Picking one up at El Paso Smoke Shops
El Paso Smoke Shops runs 10 locations across El Paso, TX, and our Hosts stock and handle these Zippo lighters in person, so you can ask questions face to face. Stock on the 1654B moves between stores, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it on the shelf right now before you head over. Lighter sales are 21 and up with a valid government-issued photo ID.
The Zippo Slim High Polish Brass Lighter (1654B) is the dependable windproof Zippo flame in a trimmer, mirror-bright brass case, refillable for life and backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. It ships empty, so add fuel before first use, and check the live store availability above to find it near you in El Paso.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Slim Brass Wo/S B
- Design Category
- Plain
- Finish
- High Polish Brass
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Slim
- Dimensions
- 2.0 x 1.125 x 0.47 in
- Weight
- 1.5 oz
- Mechanism
- Windproof
- Refillable
- Yes
- Flint
- Replaceable
- Wick
- Replaceable
- Insert Type
- Standard
- Fuel
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Compatibility
- Slim Zippo case (1607 series)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Yes
- Made In
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Questions & Answers
What is the difference between a Slim Zippo and a regular Zippo?
The Slim is narrower and lighter than the classic Zippo. This 1654B measures 2.38 in tall, 0.38 in wide, and 1.13 in deep, versus the broader, thicker classic case, so it sits flatter in a pocket. Because the case is slimmer, the fuel reservoir is smaller, so a heavy daily user may refill it a little more often. The windproof mechanism, all-metal build, refillability, and lifetime guarantee are the same as a full-size Zippo.
Does the High Polish Brass finish tarnish, and how do I clean it?
The case ships with a light protective coating that prevents tarnishing on the shelf, and that coating wears off with normal pocket use. After that, the solid brass can develop a natural patina over time, which is normal for brass. To restore the mirror shine, Zippo recommends a mild brass polish and a soft microfiber cloth, buffing gently and avoiding harsh abrasives that could scratch the finish. You can keep it bright or let it age, either way it stays solid brass.
Does this Zippo come with lighter fluid?
No. Like all Zippo lighters it ships empty because fuel cannot be shipped in the tank under Department of Transportation rules, so you add fuel before the first use. Fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid by lifting the insert and slowly saturating the packing, stopping when the fluid reaches the top so it does not overfill or leak.
How often do I need to refill it, replace the flint, or change the wick?
Lighter fluid evaporates even when the lighter is unused, so keep the lid closed and refill before you need it; the Slim's smaller reservoir means slightly more frequent topping off than a full-size Zippo. An average user replaces the flint about every few weeks, and the wick lasts through several trimmings before it needs swapping. All three are routine, do-it-at-home upkeep on a lighter designed to last for years.
Is the Zippo lifetime guarantee real, and what does it cover?
Yes. Every Zippo windproof pocket lighter carries Zippo's unlimited lifetime guarantee, summed up as: it works or Zippo fixes it free. It covers the lighter's mechanical function, so if the 1654B ever stops working mechanically you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. Normal wear items like flints and wicks are owner-replaced and are not what the guarantee is for. We sell the lighter at El Paso Smoke Shops; Zippo honors and performs the repair.
Can I bring this Zippo on a plane?
TSA allows one Zippo-type lighter in a carry-on, and an empty lighter with no fuel or fuel vapor inside may go in carry-on or checked baggage. The safest approach for air travel is to empty the lighter of fuel completely first. Rules change, so confirm the current TSA guidance before you fly. Since this lighter ships empty, it is already travel-ready until you fuel it.
Sold only to Guests 21 and older with a valid government-issued photo ID. This is a windproof flame lighter, not a vape and not a concealment device. It ships empty with no fuel: add premium lighter fluid before first use, and never overfill. Keep away from children, use responsibly, and store away from heat. The lifetime guarantee is Zippo's; Zippo performs any covered repair.
