Looks promising and for $20 not a big loss if it's not.
An NOS Flamex Slidematic Butane Lighter
- Thread starter Chasing Embers
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@Chasing Embers : OK looks good. Where did you get it from?
A seller from eBay. Just saw it out of the blue today while looking for vintage lighters. At worst, I expect to have to remove a corroded flint.
Damn! I thought it was new since at that price I would have given one a try out. I guess it's back to the huge box of kitchen matches or BIC lighter for me!!
Cool lighter!
It says “patented jet” is it a soft flame?
Do you know if it is refillable (doesn’t take a cartridge). I’m only asking because I know you collect lighters- I have a few but most of my Japanese lighters look great but either can’t be repaired or can’t be refilled.
E.g. - I have two black lacquer GBD Trophy lighters that leak and can’t be repaired. I’m a sucker and will probably by another hoping to get one that I can use for a while.
It says “patented jet” is it a soft flame?
Do you know if it is refillable (doesn’t take a cartridge). I’m only asking because I know you collect lighters- I have a few but most of my Japanese lighters look great but either can’t be repaired or can’t be refilled.
E.g. - I have two black lacquer GBD Trophy lighters that leak and can’t be repaired. I’m a sucker and will probably by another hoping to get one that I can use for a while.
Yep. The Beattie is referred to as a jet as well. It distinguishes them from torch lighters.
It is. Fill valve is on the bottom. I saw one on a vintage lighter video.
Very nice!
How does it fair in a slight breeze? Better than most butanes?
How does it fair in a slight breeze? Better than most butanes?
Mainly just got it to look at like my Coronas. Nothing's going to replace my Beattie.
I'll post photos and an update when it arrives.
Yes please do! We are excited about the new toy!I'll post photos and an update when it arrives.
