THORENS JOURNAL • EDITION I

HERITAGE IN
- MOTION —SINCE 1883

NOTES FROM THE WORKBENCH: ENGINEERING DETAILS, MATERIAL TRUTHS, AND THE QUIET LUXURY OF PRECISION.

THORENS Double Claw fluid lighter in blue stripes and gold finish, showing the open mechanical ignition detail
What Is a Double Claw Fluid Lighter?
One Mechanism, Two Expressions: Inside the Double Claw Fluid Lighter What makes a refillable fluid lighter feel precise rather than merely functional? For users who value mechanical objects, the answer... Read more...
Close-up of the THORENS Nunchaku fluid lighter in gold, showing the articulated hinge and engraved branding.
What Is a Nunchaku Fluid Lighter?
One Form, Three Finishes: Inside the THORENS Nunchaku Fluid Lighter Series What makes a mechanical lighter feel right in everyday use—not just functional, but genuinely satisfying to handle? For many... Read more...
Close-up of a side slip rectangular lighter showing the ignition mechanism and brushed metal finish
What Is a Side Slip Brushed metal finish Lighter?
One Design, Three Finishes: Understanding the Side Slip Rectangular Lighter What makes a mechanical lighter feel precise in everyday use? Beyond ignition reliability, it’s about proportion, movement, and how naturally... Read more...
Close-up detail of a side slip rectangular fluid lighter with small-square pyramid texture and precision ignition mechanism
What Is a Side Slip Rectangular Small Square Lighter?
One Structure, Three Finishes: Inside the Side Slip Rectangular Fluid Lighter What makes a lighter feel right in everyday use? Not just whether it ignites, but how it sits in... Read more...
Close-up detail of The Expendables etched brass refillable fluid lighter with raptor and skull engraving on a dark textured background
What Is the Expendables Etched Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The Expendables etched lighter isn’t trying to be subtle.It’s a refillable fluid lighter built around bold engraving, solid brass... Read more...
Side slip rectangular lighter with brushed silver body and gold upper detail, shown in close-up
What Is Side Slip Rectangular Lighter – Star Shine?
Design Language, Mechanical Control, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The Side Slip Rectangular lighter isn’t designed to grab attention instantly.It’s designed to feel right once you actually... Read more...
Gold side slip rectangular fluid lighter with engraved brass body and open lid, highlighting mechanical ignition details
What Is a Side Slip - Rectangular Lighter?
One Structure, Three Finishes: Inside the Side Slip Rectangular Fluid Lighter Why do some mechanical lighters immediately feel more precise than others—not just functional, but genuinely satisfying to use? For... Read more...
What Is a Aqua Rhythm lighter? THORENS-USA
What Is a Aqua Rhythm lighter?
One Design, Three Finishes: Inside the Aqua Rhythm Series Why does the feel of a lighter still matter—especially in an age of silent electronics and disposable tools? For mechanical objects... Read more...
Best Refillable Lighters to Buy in 2026 (Fluid vs Butane) — Thorens vs Zippo vs Dunhill vs S.T. Dupont
  In 2026, refillable lighters are no longer a niche preference. They sit at the intersection of sustainability, everyday carry culture, and mechanical appreciation. This guide focuses on Thorens—while comparing to names people search for like Zippo, Dunhill, and S.T. Dupont. Updated for 2026 Refillable lighters Fluid & Butane In one sentence The best refillable lighter in 2026 is the one that matches your ownership style: butane for clean consistency, fluid for hands-on character, and a brand philosophy you enjoy living with. How this guide defines “best” Ignition consistency: lights reliably... Read more...
Side Slip Narrow Holy Grail refillable fluid lighter in red enamel with lid open
What Is a Side Slip Narrow Holy Grail Lighter
Side Slip Narrow Holy Grail Lighters: Black vs. Red Enamel Explained What Is a Side Slip Narrow Holy Grail Lighter? The Side Slip Narrow Holy Grail lighter is a refillable... Read more...
Blooming Radiance refillable fluid lighters in silver, gold, and black finishes
What Is a Blooming Radiance lighter？
One Design, Three Finishes: Understanding the Blooming Radiance Fluid Lighter When choosing a refillable engraved fluid lighter, performance alone is rarely the deciding factor. For many users, the experience is... Read more...
Trench lighter guide explaining refillable fluid lighters and everyday carry use
What Is a Trench Lighter?
Why Trench Lighters Still Matter: Inside the Battle Soul Series Reading time: ~4–6 minutes In an era dominated by disposable lighters and instant jet flames, trench lighters remain relevant for... Read more...