Zippo Ultralite Black Emblem Lighter, High Polish Chrome (355) in El Paso

The Zippo Ultralite Black Emblem 355 is a Classic-size windproof lighter that sets matte black emblem panels against a bright high polish chrome case, with a blank frame in the center sized for engraving. It is refillable, built on the same brass case and hinged-lid mechanism Zippo has made since 1932, and it carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Like every genuine Zippo, it arrives with an empty fuel chamber, so plan to add fuel before you light it the first time. To see which of our El Paso Smoke Shops stores has the 355 on the shelf right now, check the live availability on this page.

High polish chrome with black emblem panels

The 355 finish is what gives this lighter its look. A high polish chrome case reflects light like a mirror, while black emblem panels cover the front and back for contrast and a softer place to grip. The center of each panel is left blank as a frame, which is the spot guests typically have engraved with initials, a name, or a short date. The case underneath is solid brass, the same material Zippo has used for decades, so the lighter has real weight in the hand rather than feeling hollow. This is a finish that shows fingerprints, so a quick wipe with a soft cloth keeps the chrome bright.

Windproof by design

Zippo calls its lighters windproof because of the windscreen, the perforated chimney that surrounds the wick. Strike the flint wheel downward with your thumb, the spark catches the fuel-soaked wick, and the chimney shields that flame so it stays lit in a breeze instead of blowing out. The lighter does not self-extinguish, so you close the hinged lid to put it out, which also gives you the signature Zippo click. It is a refillable pocket lighter, not a disposable, and it is not a vape or a concealment device of any kind.

Filling, flints, and wick

This Zippo runs on liquid fuel, and it works best with Zippo premium lighter fluid. To fill it, lift the inner unit out of the case, raise the felt pad on the bottom, and saturate the packing material until the fuel just reaches the top, then wipe your hands and the lighter dry before lighting. Do not overfill, or it can leak. The flint and wick are normal wear parts: the flint sparks the flame and gets used up over weeks of regular striking, so keep a pack of replacement flints on hand, and when the wick darkens with carbon you can trim it or fit a replacement wick. Fuel, flints, and wicks are all sold separately.

Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee

Every genuine Zippo windproof lighter is covered by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, summed up by the company’s own promise: it works or Zippo fixes it free. The guarantee covers the lighter’s mechanism, not consumable parts like fuel, flints, and wicks. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and Zippo repairs it free under that guarantee. We sell and stock the lighter here in El Paso; Zippo is the company that honors the lifetime guarantee and performs the repair.

Buying the 355 in El Paso

El Paso Smoke Shops is a chain of 10 stores across El Paso, and our Hosts stock and handle Zippo lighters in person, so what you see is the real product, not a stock photo of a different model. The 355 is carried in select stores rather than every location, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it before you head over. Lighters are an age-restricted purchase: you must be 21 or older and ready to show a valid government-issued ID at pickup.

The Zippo Ultralite Black 355 is a do-everything Classic lighter: windproof, refillable, engravable, and backed for a lifetime by Zippo. Add fuel, set a flint, and it is ready to carry for years. Check the live availability above to find your El Paso Smoke Shops store, then bring a valid 21+ ID for pickup.