Year of publication: 2023
Idea+Implementation: Sebastian Kolodziejczyk
For the purists among you, lovers of the no-frills form without wanting to forego the very special aesthetics of my patinations. "Patina" is the name of the series of patinated Zippo's without a motif. The "Patina" Zippo is currently available in green, turquoise and black. Other patina variants will follow next year (2024).
Please note that every Zippo looks a little different, it is never possible to create the same patina look 1:1 and that is exactly how we want it. The patina always turns out differently in terms of color intensity, brightness and layer thickness. Of course, you can use the photos here as a rough guide, but no two Zippo look the same.
Important to know:
The patina is a natural coating of copper alloys (the Zippo is made of the alloy brass) and is not harmful when in contact with the skin; bronze sculptures, for example, have the same patina.
Over time the patina will wear off, depending on how often and how intensively it is used. And that is intentional; the Zippo will and should change over time, always looking a little different; that is what makes the patina so appealing. Generally speaking, the patina gets darker over time due to friction, grease/oil from the hands and other environmental influences. Depending on how intensively the Zippo is used, the patina will rub off in the less sensitive areas (edges first) and the bare brass will eventually show through. It is fascinating to watch these looks change; small parts of the patina may also flake off; this is completely normal; this is due to the different thicknesses of the patina.
If the patina has completely worn off, I can re-patina the Zippo for a fee, please just ask.
Each Zippo comes in a gift box and with a beautiful, hand-made leather case! Also included for immediate use is 1 bottle of original Zippo fuel and 1 blister pack of replacement flints, as well as the original Zippo box.
ZIPPO Patina - black
In contrast to my motif Zippo's, the "Patina" line is not limited!
Nevertheless, the hartaufhart logo (eye of the gorilla), as with all my Zippo's, is stamped on the bottom left of the inner base of the Zippo case. You can recognize a genuine Zippo refined by hartaufhart by this logo.
Accessories: A hand-stitched leather case (robust saddle stitching) made of high-quality, vegetable-tanned cowhide from Europe offers the perfect protection for the Zippo. I always produce the leather cases in small quantities, each batch has a different color. Let yourself be surprised by the look you get!Also included is 1 bottle of Zippo petrol and 1 blister of replacement flints.
Product: Original Zippo storm lighter, refined by hartaufhart
Material: Each Zippo is made of brass at the factory (production in Bradford, USA) and refined by me depending on the motif.
Finishing: Each Zippo is unique, a one-of-a-kind piece, no two will ever be exactly the same, as each lighter is patinated by hand. The looks of the different patinations (currently there are green, turquoise and black) are similar from Zippo to Zippo, but no two Zippo look the same. To do this, I use tried and tested patination techniques from sculpture, but also specially developed processes to create new, unusual looks. The insert is made of brass-plated steel and forms a high-gloss, elegant contrast to the patinated Zippo case.
All product photos of this Zippo are sample images and show what the Zippo you will receive will look like. Please note that each patination looks slightly different, sometimes a little lighter or darker, sometimes more intense in color, sometimes less intense in color. The thickness of the patina layer also varies. This makes each Zippo truly unique!
