THORENS JOURNAL • EDITION I

HERITAGE IN
- MOTION —SINCE 1883

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

Close-up of the THORENS Blue Lucky Star Single Claw mechanical fluid lighter showing the engraved brass body and ignition mechanism
What Makes a Lucky Lighter Different?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term lucky lighter doesn’t describe a single mechanical standard.It describes a design attitude—one that blends symbolic detail, deliberate... 繼續閱讀…
Meteorite crater side slide lighter with engraved brass body and mechanical ignition
What Is a Meteorite Crater Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term meteorite crater lighter doesn’t describe a scientific object.It describes a design language—one inspired by impact patterns, surface... 繼續閱讀…
Solid brass armor lighter with open lid, refillable fluid lighter design showing heavy construction and classic flint-wheel ignition
What Is an Armor Lighter?
Mechanical Design, Armor Construction, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term armor lighter doesn’t describe a decoration style or a visual trend.It describes a build philosophy—a heavier... 繼續閱讀…
Side slip brass lighter with narrow rectangular body, dual fuel reservoirs, and precision side ignition design by THORENS
What Is a Side Slip Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term side slip lighter doesn’t describe a decorative trend or a short-lived novelty.It describes a mechanical approach—one that... 繼續閱讀…
Solid brass torch stick lighter with side flame outlet and exposed wick design
What Is a Torch Stick Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why a Torch Stick Lighter Feels Different in the Hand The term torch stick lighter doesn’t describe a modern torch flame or a disposable utility tool.It... 繼續閱讀…
Modern grid silver mechanical fluid lighter with engraved diagonal lines and exposed ignition mechanism
What Is a Modern Grid Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term modern grid lighter doesn’t describe a disposable novelty or a trendy finish.It describes a build style—one that... 繼續閱讀…
Hand-carved brick wall lighter with textured metal surface, curved lock-style detail, and mechanical fluid ignition design
What Is a Brick Wall Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term brick wall lighter doesn’t describe a novelty surface or a decorative pattern.It describes a design approach—one that... 繼續閱讀…
TELEFLAM single claw fluid lighter with exposed mechanical ignition and water ripple engraved silver body
What Is a TELEFLAM Single Claw Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term TELEFLAM single claw lighter doesn’t describe a decorative novelty or a generic refillable tool.It describes a mechanical... 繼續閱讀…
High-relief Spirit Claw sculpture detail on an oxidized metal single claw fluid lighter
What Is a Spirit Claw Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term Spirit Claw lighter doesn’t describe a fantasy concept or a storyline.It describes a design language—one built around... 繼續閱讀…
Solid brass boot and helmet fluid lighter with heel-mounted roller wheel and hidden pull-to-ignite design
What Is a Boot and Helmet Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term boot and helmet lighter doesn’t describe a novelty shape or a gimmick.It describes a form—one that blends... 繼續閱讀…
Engraved gold lighter with radiating brass pattern and high-gloss polished surface
What Is an Engraved Gold Lighter?
Symbolism, Mechanical Design, and Why It Feels Different in the Hand The term engraved gold lighter doesn’t describe a novelty finish or a surface-level decoration.It describes a design approach—one that... 繼續閱讀…
Antique bronze French bulldog fluid lighter with sculpted bulldog head, chain, and bone ornament
法國鬥牛犬造型打火機是什麼？
象徵意涵、機械設計，以及為何握在手中感覺不同 該術語 ` 法鬥打火機 並非在描述新奇玩具或一次性紀念品。它描述了一個 表單——一件結合動物象徵、雕塑般的金屬工藝，以及傳統機械打火機結構的作品，旨在讓人觸感深刻，難以忘懷。 如果你看過被形容為大膽、厚重或充滿個性的法鬥打火機，那並不誇張。不過吸引人的不僅是外觀，更在於材料的份量感、表面紋理，以及每次使用時所帶來的觸感回饋。 本指南說明何謂法鬥造型打火機、為何此設計能引起收藏家的共鳴，以及可補充燃料的結構—搭配底部翻蓋點火輪—如何讓它比一次性打火機更具長久性。 什麼是 French Bulldog 打火機？ A 法國鬥牛犬打火機 是一款以雕塑化鬥牛犬造型打造的機械式打火機，通常採用堅固的金屬機身，具備細緻的面部雕刻，並搭配如項圈或鍊條等裝飾元素，著重展現角色感而非極簡風格。 像這樣的許多鬥牛犬設計都很 可補充液體的打火機，非拋棄式或電子產品。他們重視實體存在——手中的份量、金屬的厚度，以及可見的工藝——勝過便利性。 總之：法國鬥牛犬造型打火機應該讓人感覺像是一件物件，而非配件。 鬥牛犬美學的起源 鬥牛犬帶有一種明確的視覺調性：緊湊的力量、忠誠，以及沉著的剛毅。在較輕量的設計中，這轉化為深邃的造型刻劃、鮮明的輪廓，以及強調金屬質感而非掩飾它的表面處理。 力量與固執 忠誠與保護 緊湊、肌肉感的造型 嚴肅而具威嚴的表情 濃厚的「復古工業」氛圍 在這裡，鬥牛犬的頭部是視覺焦點——雕刻出分明的肌肉輪廓與嚴峻的表情。這些細節不只是讓你在螢幕上看到，更是要讓你用指尖觸摸感受。 機械設計：為何 Bulldog 打火機通常是液體打火機 你會注意到一個模式：像這樣的許多鬥牛犬設計都是... 繼續閱讀…