Father’s Day

 

It’s only arrives once a year, so it’s important you make it count. Father’s Day this year falls on Sunday 21st June making it just weeks away. We’re already halfway through May and soon June will be upon us. So with this in mind, we’ve decided to use our blog post for the month of May about Father’s Day gifts. Have a browse below, or on our website and choose the gift you think he will absolutely love, and cherish.

Watches

 

Watches are the good old fashioned way of telling the time. A lot of people do rely on their gadgets to read the time, however you cannot or ever will beat the concept of the watch.

Even Apple has jumped on the bandwagon with their Apple Watch.

If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to the Apple Watch, we have a large and equally desirable collection for you to choose from.

We are passionate about watches; it’s one of the reasons why we started this business. A watch is a great unexpected gift that will last a lifetime. Available in all colours, shapes, sizes and style, there is a watch for everyone. There isn’t a single person who wouldn’t suit wearing a watch on their wrist. Watches surprise, touch and wow the recipient. Find the watch your dad will love on our website.

Fun Fact: Watches in adverts or even on display in shops are set to the time of 10:10 to mimic a smiley face and evoke a sense of positivity.

Did you know? We also have a beautiful collection pocket watches for sale on our website. So if you’re stuck for choice with a wristwatch, a pocket watch will most certainly do the trick.

Zippo Lighters

 

Zippo lighters have been around since the 1930’s and are one of the most practical gifts you can give. Designed to be weatherproof, they have steadily remained popular over the years and are ingrained into the American culture. In 2012 during Zippo’s 80th anniversary, the 500millionth lighter was produced.

On our website we have amassed quite the collection and we are particularly fond each one we have.
Help your dad save the pennies with a non-disposable lighter and has the personal guarantee of “it works or we fix it free” from the founder of the Zippo lighter.

Fun Fact: Since 1933, the only time Zippos have not been available on the open market in the U.S was during World War II, when Zippo Manufacturing sold its product only to the U.S. military services.

Did You Know? Alongside the Zippo lighters, we also sell a range of Zippo fluids, candle lighters and hand warmers.

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Zipping a Little History with Zippo

A Zippo lighter is a reusable metal lighter manufactured by American Manufacturing Company Zippo. Zippo was founded by George G. Blaisdell in 1932, producing the first Zippo lighter in 1933. The name came about because George liked the sound of the word “zipper” and thought “zippo” sounded more modern.

Thousands of different styles and designs have been made with over 500,000,000 produced over the past eighty decades since the company began, and from 1949 to 2002, Zippo lighters were also produced in Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada. The first Zippo lighters sold for $1.95 each and were backed by Mr Blaisdell’s unconditional lifetime guarantee: “It works or we fix it free”.

The lighters quickly became popular with the US Military especially during World War II, and it became popular amongst the American Soldiers of the Vietnam War to get their Zippos engraved with personal mottos.

A museum called “Zippo/Case visitors centre” is located in Bradford, Pennsylvania at 1932 Zippo Drive. The museum contains rare and custom-made lighters, and also sells the entire Zippo line.

source: http://designobserver.com/article.php?id=34848

Zippo lighters gained popularity as windproof lights and being able to stay lit during harsh weather conditions due to the design of the windscreen. They are typically made of brass and are rectangular with a hinged top. The design of the Zippo lighter remains the same to this day, with minor improvements.

Here we’ve put together a few of our favourite designs from our website:

Zippo lighters are stronger and more resistant to damage compared to the disposable ones. They are much more cost-effective in the long run as all you need to do when the fuel runs out is buy lighter fuel, where with disposable lighters; you need have to keep buying new ones. You can also purchase lighter fluid here.

As well as having Zippo lighters and fluids, we also have a brilliant range of Zippo accessories – hand warmers for the cold winter months, Zippo wicks, flints and pouches.

Buy Now: Cool Zippo Lighters Under £20

If you enjoy a nice Zippo lighter than you definitely need to go through this post because here we are sharing 5 Zippo lighters under £20.

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Zippo lighters don’t need any introduction. They are iconic, have a reflection of cultures and time and are durable. Have a look at these lighters:

1. Zippo Bulldog Emblem Windproof Lighter Brushed Chrome 200BULL

This famous windproof embossed lighter from Zippo exhibits the loyal British Bulldog emblem. It is extremely reliable and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Click on the image for more information.

2. Zippo Keep Calm and Carry On Windproof Lighter Brushed Chrome 200KCC

Zippo Manufacturing Company is the producer of the popular windproof lighter with the lifetime guarantee. All Zippo Lighters are shipped empty (without fuel) so don't forget to buy your authentic Zippo Lighter Fluid.

3. Zippo London Bus Windproof Lighter Satin Chrome 200BUS2

Brushed chrome Zippo lighter with a depiction of a red London bus and Big Ben in the background. This Satin chrome windproof lighter comes in an eco-friendly gift box.

4. Zippo Shamrock Windproof Lighter High Polish Chrome 24007

Classic high polished chrome finish metal lucky green shamrock printed lighter comes with lifetime guarantee.

5. Zippo Union Jack Flag Windproof Lighter Brushed Chrome 250UJ

This Satin Chrome windproof lighter displays a colored picture of the national flag of the United Kingdom ' Union Jack' with the name Great Britain below.