Zippo Windy Playing Card Design Lighter, Black Ice (Laser Engrave)
About this item
- Iconic Windy artwork: Zippo's beloved pin-up girl, laser-engraved in a sharp playing-card design that resists wearing off
- Luminous Black Ice finish: a high-shine, mirror-deep black case that makes the engraved Windy image pop
- Genuinely windproof: the signature Zippo windscreen chimney holds a steady flame in wind that snuffs ordinary lighters
- Refillable for life: a solid brass case you top off with lighter fluid instead of tossing, with the classic one-handed hinged lid and Zippo click
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: if it ever stops working, Zippo repairs it free
- Local pickup in El Paso: stocked at select El Paso Smoke Shops stores, ships empty (21+ with valid ID)
Product description
The Zippo Windy Playing Card Design lighter (model 49797) pairs one of Zippo’s most recognized icons with the brand’s deep-black Black Ice finish. Windy, the pin-up girl leaning into the wind to light a cigarette, is laser-engraved into a clever playing-card layout on a refillable, windproof brass case. It is a collector-friendly everyday carry that ships empty and is backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Below is the heritage, the finish, the build, the upkeep, and how to get one in El Paso.
Who is Windy, the Zippo icon on this lighter
Windy is Zippo’s longtime mascot, a pin-up girl who first appeared in a full-page Esquire magazine advertisement in December 1937. She is shown leaning into a strong wind while lighting a cigarette, a playful way to advertise the lighter’s windproof design. Since then Windy has become one of the most collected images in the Zippo catalog, appearing across decades of designs. On the 49797 she is rendered in a playing-card motif, giving the classic figure a fresh, graphic-card treatment that reads well against the dark case.
The Black Ice finish and the laser-engraved playing-card design
Black Ice is Zippo’s luminous, high-shine black finish, prized for its reflective, mirror-like depth. The Windy playing-card artwork is applied with Zippo’s laser engrave process, which etches the design directly into the finish for a crisp, durable image rather than a printed surface that can wear off. The reflective black does pick up fingerprints, which wipe away easily with a soft cloth. Marketing aside, the practical takeaway is simple: this is a striking, dark, engraved case that shows off the Windy artwork.
Windproof brass case, built in Bradford, Pennsylvania
Every Zippo, including the 49797, uses the same windproof design Zippo has built since 1932: a tall windscreen chimney around the wick that shields the flame so it holds in wind where many lighters would blow out. The all-metal brass case has the signature hinged lid you can flip open and close one-handed, with the unmistakable Zippo click. Zippo manufactures these lighters in Bradford, Pennsylvania. This is a flame lighter for cigarettes, cigars, pipes, candles, and campfires; it is not a vape and it is not a concealment device.
Refilling and upkeep
Zippo lighters ship empty for safe transport, so fill yours before the first use with premium lighter fluid (sold separately). Saturate the packing material slowly and stop once the fluid reaches the top of the packing. With regular daily use you will typically top it off about once a week, since the fluid evaporates over time even when the lighter sits unused. We stock Zippo premium lighter fluid at El Paso Smoke Shops so you can fuel it the same day you pick up the lighter. The flint and wick are normal wear items you replace over time, covered in the FAQ below.
Zippo's lifetime guarantee
The 49797 carries Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee, summed up by the company as “it works or Zippo fixes it free.” The mechanical guarantee covers the working parts of the lighter; if it ever stops sparking or lighting, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter, and Zippo honors and performs that repair guarantee. Routine consumables like fluid, flints, and the wick are not defects, so plan to replace those yourself as part of normal upkeep.
Picking one up in El Paso
El Paso Smoke Shops is a local chain with 9 locations across El Paso, TX. The Zippo 49797 Windy Black Ice is stocked at select stores rather than every shop, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store currently has it in stock before you head over. Lighters are an age-restricted purchase: you must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID.
The Zippo 49797 Windy Playing Card Design in Black Ice is a collectible-leaning daily carry: a windproof, refillable brass lighter with laser-engraved Windy artwork, a deep-black finish, and Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. It ships empty, so grab fuel with it, and use the live availability tool above to find the El Paso store that has it on the shelf.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Model
- 49797
- Collection
- Windy (the Zippo Girl)
- Design
- Windy Design
- Design Category
- Theme
- Finish
- Black Ice
- 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
Who is the Windy girl on this Zippo, and what is the playing-card design?
Windy is Zippo's classic mascot, a pin-up girl who debuted in a December 1937 Esquire magazine ad, shown lighting a cigarette while leaning into the wind to highlight the lighter's windproof design. On the 49797 she is laser-engraved into a playing-card layout, giving the iconic figure a graphic, card-style treatment on the Black Ice case. It is one of Zippo's most collected images.
Does the Black Ice finish on the 49797 show fingerprints, and how do I clean it?
Black Ice is a luminous, high-shine black finish, so its reflective surface can pick up fingerprints with handling. They wipe away easily with a soft, dry cloth or a microfiber cloth, and the dark backing keeps smudges far less noticeable than they would be on a colored finish. Because the Windy artwork is laser-engraved into the case rather than printed on top, normal cleaning will not rub the design off.
Does this Zippo come filled with lighter fluid?
No. Like all Zippo lighters, the 49797 ships empty for safe transport, so you fill it yourself before the first use. Add premium lighter fluid, saturate the packing material slowly, and stop once the fluid reaches the top of the packing. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the fuel separately so you can fill it the same day you buy the lighter.
How often do I refill the fluid, and when do the flint and wick need replacing?
With regular daily use most people top off the lighter fluid about once a week, since the fluid slowly evaporates even when the lighter is not used. The flint is a wear item that an average user replaces every few weeks, and the wick typically lasts about six months to a year before it needs swapping. We stock replacement flints and a replacement wick so you can keep yours running for years.
Is the Windy Black Ice Zippo actually windproof?
Yes. Zippo's windproof reputation comes from the windscreen chimney that surrounds the wick, a design Zippo has used since 1932 to shield the flame so it stays lit in wind that would blow out an ordinary lighter. The 49797 uses that same windproof case. It is a flame lighter for everyday use such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, candles, and campfires; it is not a vape device.
Is the 49797 covered by Zippo's lifetime guarantee?
Yes. The 49797 carries Zippo's lifetime guarantee, which the company sums up as it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the lighter ever stops sparking or lighting, you send it to Zippo and they repair the mechanism free of charge. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo honors and performs the repair. Everyday consumables like fluid, flints, and the wick are not defects, so those are replaced as normal upkeep.
Age-restricted: you must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID to purchase. This is a windproof, refillable flame lighter; it is not a vape and not a concealment device. The lighter ships empty for safe transport, and premium lighter fluid is sold separately. Availability varies by store, so check the live in-store availability on this page to see which of our El Paso, TX locations has it; we do not promise it is in stock at every location.
