Zippo Vintage Brushed Chrome Windproof Lighter, Without Slashes (230.25)
About this item
- Clean Without-Slashes Vintage case: rounded-corner styling with no decorative corner slashes, so the brushed face stays one uninterrupted surface
- Soft brushed-chrome grain that hides fingerprints and light scuffs better than mirror-polished chrome and ages gracefully
- Genuinely windproof: the chimney windscreen keeps the flame lit in wind, and you close the lid to put it out
- Refillable, all-metal build over a solid brass case, made in the USA in Bradford, Pennsylvania
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee, "it works or Zippo fixes it free" on the mechanism, no receipt and no time limit
- Ships empty and ready to fill with Zippo premium lighter fluid (sold separately); sold to Guests 21+ with valid ID
Product description
The Zippo Vintage Brushed Chrome Windproof Lighter (model 230.25) is the streamlined, no-frills version of Zippo’s Vintage case: rounded corners, a soft horizontal brushed-chrome grain, and a clean face with no decorative slashes. It is a refillable, all-metal lighter built on the same windproof chimney Zippo has made since 1932, and it carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Below is everything our Hosts get asked about it, answered up front, with the design and the specs kept separate so you can find what you need fast.
What "Without Slashes" actually means
“Without Slashes” refers to the face of the case, not the mechanism. Zippo’s Vintage case echoes the rounded-corner look that replaced the original square 1935 design, and it is sold two ways: with slashes (the model 230, which has small diagonal slash marks at opposite corners of the front and back) and without slashes. Model 230.25 is the without-slashes version, so the brushed-chrome panel reads as one clean, uninterrupted surface. If you want the minimalist look, this is the one. If you want the subtle vintage detailing, that is the 230. Mechanically the two are identical.
The brushed chrome finish
Brushed chrome is a matte, satin finish created by brushing the metal in one direction, which leaves a fine horizontal grain across the front and back while the sides stay buffed to a brighter polish for contrast. It is not the mirror-bright look of high-polish or street chrome; it is softer, hides fingerprints and light scratches better, and ages gracefully. Brushed chrome has been one of Zippo’s signature finishes for decades because it pairs a workhorse pocket lighter with an understated, grown-up look.
Windproof, and built in the USA
The windproof part comes from the chimney: the perforated windscreen around the wick keeps the flame fed and shielded, which is why a Zippo stays lit in wind that would kill a normal flame. You do not blow a Zippo out; you close the lid, which starves the flame of oxygen. Every Zippo windproof lighter is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where the company has produced lighters since 1932 at a rate of roughly 80,000 a day, with more than 600 million made over its history. The case on this model is solid brass under the brushed-chrome plating.
Fuel, flints, and the wick
This lighter ships empty, so it is ready to fill, not pre-fueled. Lift the inner unit out of the case and slowly saturate the cotton packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until the packing is wet but not overfilled, then drop it back in. The flint is what makes the spark, and an average user replaces it every few weeks, so it helps to keep a few replacement flints on hand (extras tuck under the felt pad). The wick is about four inches long and lasts through several trimmings before it needs swapping; when it finally darkens past trimming, drop in a replacement wick. Fluid evaporates even when the lighter sits unused, so a quick top-off before you head out is normal.
Zippo's lifetime guarantee
Every Zippo windproof lighter carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee, summed up in their trademarked line, “it works or Zippo fixes it free.” If the mechanism ever fails, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free, with no receipt and no time limit. The guarantee covers mechanical function, not cosmetic wear, loss, or theft, and routine consumables like fluid, flints, and a worn wick are normal upkeep rather than defects. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo is the company that honors the repair.
Buying it in El Paso
El Paso Smoke Shops runs 10 locations across El Paso, TX, and our Hosts stock and handle these lighters in person. This model is carried at some of our stores rather than every one, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock before you drive over. Lighters are sold to Guests 21 and older, and you will need a valid government-issued ID at the register.
If you want a clean, classic Zippo with no decorative slashes, a fingerprint-friendly brushed finish, and the windproof flame and lifetime guarantee the brand is known for, the 230.25 is a straightforward pick. Add a tin of fluid and a card of flints and it is ready to carry for years. Check the live stock above to find your nearest El Paso store.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- VINT BF CHR WO/Sl
- Design Category
- Theme
- 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 "Without Slashes" mean on the Zippo Vintage 230.25?
It describes the face of the case. The Vintage case is sold with slashes (model 230, which has small diagonal slash marks at opposite corners) and without slashes. Model 230.25 is the without-slashes version, so the brushed-chrome front and back are clean and uninterrupted. The two are identical mechanically; the difference is purely the look.
Does this Zippo come with fluid, or is it empty out of the box?
It ships empty. Zippo lighters are sold without fuel, so you fill it before the first use. Lift out the inner unit, slowly saturate the cotton packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until the packing is wet but not overfilled, then put it back in the case. Because fluid evaporates over time, a quick top-off before you head out is normal.
How often do I replace the flint and the wick?
The flint is what makes the spark, and an average user replaces it every few weeks, so it helps to keep a card of replacement flints on hand (spares store under the felt pad). The wick is about four inches long and lasts through several trimmings; once it darkens past trimming and the flame weakens, install a fresh one. Both are normal upkeep, not defects.
Is the brushed chrome version really windproof, and how do I put it out?
Yes. The perforated chimney windscreen around the wick shields and feeds the flame, which is why a Zippo stays lit in wind that would blow out an ordinary flame. You do not blow it out; you close the lid, which cuts off oxygen and extinguishes it. The brushed-chrome finish is purely cosmetic and does not change how the windproof mechanism works.
What does Zippo's lifetime guarantee actually cover?
Zippo's guarantee covers the mechanism: if the lighter ever fails to work, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free, with no receipt and no time limit, summed up as "it works or Zippo fixes it free." It does not cover cosmetic wear, loss, or theft, and consumables like fluid, flints, and a worn wick are routine maintenance rather than defects. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo honors the repair.
How is brushed chrome different from polished or street chrome?
Brushed chrome has a fine horizontal grain that gives it a matte, satin look, while polished or street chrome is mirror-bright. Practically, the brushed finish hides fingerprints and light scratches better and has a more understated look, where high-polish shows reflections and smudges more readily. Both are durable metal finishes over the same brass case.
Sold to Guests 21 and older only; valid government-issued ID is required at purchase. This is a windproof flame lighter, not a vape and not a concealment device. It ships empty: Zippo premium lighter fluid is sold separately and you fill it before first use. Use and store responsibly, keep away from children, and never leave a lit flame unattended. The lifetime repair guarantee is Zippo's and is honored by Zippo, not by El Paso Smoke Shops.
