Let's make our Zippo...

There is something intangibly masculine about Zippo Lighters. That masculine feel is magnifies a dozen times when you see custom Zippo lighters. As the most famous lighter brand, it has created a culture and status all its own. Men in all parts of the world are clamoring for one. In this article, we try to uncover the mystery behind the craze that has started way back in the 1980s. Why do men love custom Zippo lighters?
1. They are considered a status symbol. Let's face it, Zippo lighters are actually status symbols. Why else do corporate gifts include these engraved with the company's logo? Why else do smokers anywhere in the world proudly flaunt and flip and flick these? Because it shows you are somebody.
2. No other lighter brand can compete with a Zippo Name one other lighter brand in the world that can go head to head with it. None. Nada. Zilch. It has established itself to be THE mainstream lighter brand of this generation.
3. With them, you can express yourself. A hard edged military guy? There are military lighters for you. A patriot? There are flag-patterned for you. A football fan, there are various football teams' logo designs for you. Wherever your interest lies, whatever your personality type, a custom Zippo lighter can speak for you. The great thing about custom Lighters is that you can freely express yourself, create your own designs or be your own person without losing a morsel of class and sophistication -- even if you are a leather donning, motorcycle wielding guy at that.
4. They make a statement. Flipping and flicking a playboy Zippo is a statement by itself. What does it say about you? You are one heck of a playboy fan. Military lighters show that you are one tough military cookie. Lugging around a Barbie lighter shows, well, just how much you love pink -- and how much you adore Barbie dolls for that matter. No worries, though. Custom Zippo Lighters do not dent your sophistication level, remember. You still are sophisticated, albeit, a Barbie type of guy.
5. They make great conversation pieces Since it is established the custom Zippo lighters (a) make a statement, and (b) is an outlet for you to express yourself. You don't have to ask how. Of course, when someone sees you flashing your interesting and unique lighter, most likely, they would be curious as to what your logo stands for. Nevertheless, the unique details of each custom Zippo lighter attract attention. That attention may entail new friends and new acquaintances. Not too shabby right?

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