Engraved Zippo's: Engraving Initials or a Short Name/Word (1 to 10 Characters)
Here we give the low down on Zippo Engraving. Remember we can engrave what you like on whatever model you like, space allowing, so these are not rules; they are guidelines to help you get the most from your Engraved Zippo.
There are several options open to you if you require initials or a short name engraving. You can of course engrave initials onto just about any Zippo Lighter you please, however, Zippo have a range of 11 models specifically designed with engraving initials and short names in mind. These models typically take the form of a patterned design containing a rectangular engraving panel - this provides a clear blank canvas on which to engrave a short amount of text over a patterned backdrop.
Engraving Zippo with Initials/Short Word or Name - Zippo Venetian Models
The first and most popular series of special designs are the four Zippo Venetian models. There are 2 standard size models and 2 slim case models, each type being available in both brass and chrome. 'Venetian' is a pattern, similar to filigree, which is applied to either a brass or chrome lighter using Zippo's signature Lustre Etch method.
Venetian Brass Zippo 352B
Venetian Chrome Zippo 352
Venetian Brass Zippo 1652B
Venetian Brass Zippo 1652
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Engraving Zippo with Initials/Short Word or Name - Other Vertical Panel Zippo's
There are 3 more models with vertical engraving panel. Two of these, Engine Turned and Slim Ribbon, feature a simple design of vertical lines over the face of a polished chrome Zippo. The final model in this section is the Zippo Scroll V Panel design which is a Venetian style pattern at a larger scale on a polished chrome Zippo.
Engine Turned Zippo 350
Slim Ribbon Zippo 1615
Scroll Design V Panel Zippo 21138
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Engraving Zippo with Initials/Short Word or Name - Horizontal Panel Zippo's
Zippo produce two lighters that feature a horizontal engraving panel. These are known as the Ultralite models, although the weigh roughly the same as any other Zippo lighter. They differ from the previous models in that the engraving panel is formed by attaching an 'emblem' to the front body of the lighter which has a letterbox style hole in it, revealing the polished chrome surface of the Zippo beneath it.
Due to the raised nature of the emblem design on this Zippo model space is more limited therefore you should only chose this model if you want 3 initals with full stops or a word/name up to 6 characters.
Ultra-lite Standard Zippo 355
Ultra-lite Slim Zippo 1655
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Engraving Zippo with Initials/Short Word or Name - Oval Panel Zippo's
The final two models in the Short and Sweet section are oval panel models. The first of these is Zippo Scrolled Mirror design on a Satin Chrome standard size Zippo. The design is created by skilled crafspersons using rotary engrave and diamond cut methods. This is a beautiful design that is perfect for lovers wanting to engrave two pairs of initials.
The engraved filigree model features a similar rotary engrave but this time over a Spectrum chrome finish Zippo lighter. The oval on this mdel is extremely small and using our laser guided machinery it is possible to engrave 3 initials in the central oval.
Scrolled Mirror Zippo 21137
Engraved Filigree Zippo 24203
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