Latitude Lighter - Black

The name Latitude is taken from a terrestrial globe and speaks to the cosmopolitan nature of discovery and venturing beyond the known.

The Latitude model was introduced in 2005. It retains the clean economy of form of the original Hard-edge, and adds a dimensional, ridged design to the casing. The geometric pattern is achieved through a method called “diamond cut” in which patterns are made with a diamond tipped engraving bit.

 
"We took the unusual, if inefficient, approach of employing this technique used for jewelry and the ornamentation of metal, and applied it to polycarbonate" -Eiichi Tsubota, founder of Tsubota Pearl. The effect is simultaneously luxurious and utilitarian.

• Material: Black-grey Polycarbonate, brass-plated Steel and Cotton
• Fluid not included (fill with Zippo or Zippo-style lighter fluid, NOT butane)
• 1.375" x 2.25" x .625"
• Directions and gift box included
• Handcrafted in Japan

A family-owned business based in Tokyo, Tsubota Pearl have been producing lighters since 1952. Founder Hiroshi Tsubota chose the name “Pearl” after the world’s first cultured pearl was invented in Japan.

A truly sustainable object is something that has replaceable and repairable parts.

Replacement Wicks for Queue & Bolbo lighters can be found here.

Replacement Wicks for Hard-Edge (flip-top) lighters can be found here.

Replacement flint for all lighters can be found here.

If you need help repairing, replacing, or refilling, check out Tsubota Pearl's video series here.