Zippo Slim Venetian High Polish Chrome Windproof Lighter (1652)

The Zippo Slim Venetian High Polish Chrome (model 1652) is a genuine Zippo windproof lighter that pairs the brand’s iconic flip-top mechanism with one of its most enduring decorative patterns. The all-metal case is finished in mirror-bright high polish chrome and engraved front and back with the Venetian floral and scroll design. It is built on the narrow Slim chassis, so it sits flatter and lighter in a pocket or bag than a standard Zippo. El Paso Smoke Shops carries this lighter across our family of 10 El Paso locations. Because we stock it in only some stores, use the live availability tool on this page to see which El Paso shop has it on the shelf right now.

The Venetian floral pattern, a design since 1974

Zippo added the Venetian design to its line in 1974 (it was first introduced under the name Florentine), and the intricate leaf and floral engraving has been a global favorite ever since. The ornate, Art Nouveau-style flourishes wrap the front and reverse panels and frame a smooth high polish center panel that is traditionally used for personalization. If you like a lighter with character rather than a plain case, the Venetian is one of the most recognizable patterns Zippo has ever produced, and on this version the detail pops against the reflective chrome finish.

Why guests choose the Slim case

The Slim case is the defining feature of model 1652. A Slim Zippo is noticeably narrower and lighter than the classic Zippo, measuring about 1.13 by 0.38 by 2.38 inches, which makes it easy to carry and comfortable for smaller hands. It uses a slim-specific insert sized for the trimmer case, so it keeps the unmistakable Zippo click and feel in a more compact, elegant package. The trade-off is a smaller fuel reservoir than a full-size Zippo, so heavy daily users may refill a little more often.

Windproof by design, refillable for a lifetime

Zippo lighters earn the windproof name from the perforated windscreen chimney surrounding the wick, which shields the flame and keeps it burning in a breeze where most pocket lighters blow out. It is not a torch and will not survive a gale, but it lights reliably in everyday outdoor wind. The lighter is fully refillable: saturate the packing with premium lighter fluid, keep the lid closed between uses since the fluid evaporates over time, and it is ready to go. When you stock up, our Zippo premium lighter fluid is the matched fuel for this lighter. Note that this lighter ships and sells with an empty fuel chamber, so fluid is purchased separately.

Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee

Every genuine Zippo windproof lighter, including this Slim Venetian 1652, is covered by Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. The guarantee is honored by Zippo, the manufacturer, not by the store. El Paso Smoke Shops sells you the lighter; if the mechanism ever fails, you send it to Zippo and Zippo repairs it free of charge. That guarantee, combined with the serviceable all-metal insert, is why a well-kept Zippo can last for decades of normal use.

Find it at El Paso Smoke Shops

El Paso Smoke Shops is a locally run chain with 10 locations across El Paso, Texas, and our Hosts stock and handle Zippo lighters every day. This 1652 Slim Venetian is carried in only some of our stores, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store currently has it before you make the trip. You must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID to purchase.

The Zippo Slim Venetian High Polish Chrome 1652 is a classic for a reason: a refined floral pattern on a mirror chrome Slim case, real windproof performance, lifetime refillability, and Zippo’s lifetime guarantee behind it. Verify which El Paso Smoke Shops location has it in stock using the live availability on this page, then pick it up in person.