THORENS JOURNAL • EDITION I

HERITAGE IN
- MOTION —SINCE 1883

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

Architectural table lighter designed for desk use with mechanical ignition
What Is a Table Lighter？
Category: Table Lighter · Keywords: table lighter, refillable fluid lighter, mechanical lighter, cigar table lighter Why a Table Lighter Still Matters Pocket lighters are designed to disappear. They’re lightweight, disposable,... Read more...
What Is the Mini Cube Lighter? THORENS-USA
What Is the Mini Cube Lighter?
Small by Design: Understanding the Mini Cube Lighter for Everyday Carry What makes a compact lighter genuinely useful—not as a novelty, but as a tool that earns a place in... Read more...
Decorative mechanical-style dial detail on a leather-wrapped refillable fluid lighter
What Is a Handmade Cowhide Lighter?
One Design, Four Colorways: Inside the Handmade Cowhide Mechanical Fluid Lighter This is a refillable leather-wrapped fluid lighter designed for everyday carry, built around a solid metal core and finished... Read more...
Best Lighters for Everyday Carry (EDC) in 2026 — A THORENS-First Guide
In 2026, an everyday carry lighter is more than a convenience—it’s a tool you trust. This guide explains what makes the best EDC lighter for daily carry, compares core philosophies across THORENS, Zippo, Dunhill, and S.T. Dupont, and ends with a fast decision guide, a practical checklist, and an SEO-friendly FAQ. EDC Refillable Fluid lighter Luxury 2026 On this page Quick Decision Guide · How the market is changing · How brands compare · Comparison Table · Where THORENS fits · Recommended THORENS Picks · How to Choose · FAQ... Read more...
Crisp Sound Mermaid Lighter with Art Deco engraved metal design in gold finish
What Is a Crisp Sound Mermaid Lighter ?
Product guide • Crisp Sound Mermaid Series Art Deco engraving, bubble-textured detailing, and that crisp metal “PING” flip-lid. Here’s what it is, how it works, and how to choose the... Read more...
Iridescent titanium lighter from the Side Slip Narrow Titanium Series with side-roller ignition, designed for everyday carry
What Is a Side Slip - Narrow Lighter?
Choosing an Iridescent Titanium Lighter for Everyday Carry Inside the Side Slip Narrow Titanium Series For many everyday carry users, choosing an iridescent titanium lighter for everyday carry is less... Read more...
Mechanical ejection lighter with exposed skeletonized structure and visible internal mechanism
What Is a Mechanical Ejection Lighter?
Why Mechanical Ejection Lighters Are Gaining Attention Among EDC Users In a market dominated by enclosed, minimalist lighters, mechanical ejection lighters are gaining renewed attention for one simple reason: they... Read more...
Detail view of the THORENS Side Slip Crisp Sound Lighter in silver, featuring a sculpted square block brass body and side-slip opening mechanism
What Is a Side Slip Crisp Sound Lighter?
One Design, Three Finishes: Exploring the Side Slip Crisp Sound Lighter What makes a mechanical lighter feel precise—not just functional, but genuinely satisfying to use? In the world of mechanical... Read more...
Octagon trigger lighter with solid brass body, side trigger ignition lever, and refillable mechanical fluid lighter design
What Is a Trigger Lighter?
Mechanical Design, Tactile Control, and Why a Trigger Lighter Feels Different in the Hand The term trigger lighter doesn’t describe a decorative style or a marketing gimmick.It describes a mechanism—one... Read more...
Pharaoh lighter with ancient Egyptian engraving, Eye of Horus motif, silver metal body, and side-roller fluid lighter ignition
What Is a Pharaoh Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand A pharaoh lighter is a mechanical fluid lighter inspired by ancient Egyptian symbolism, defined by deep engraved metal construction,... Read more...
Thorens brass fluid lighter with circular open-frame design, exposed cotton wick, and refillable mechanical construction
What Is a Fluid Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term fluid lighter doesn’t describe a trend or a decorative style.It describes a mechanism—one built around fuel, wick,... Read more...
Long Fellow brass fluid lighter with inclined side wheel ignition and refillable wick system
What Is a Long Fellow Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term Long Fellow lighter doesn’t describe a historical category or a decorative style.It describes a form—an elongated, disciplined... Read more...