New Nibo Lighters

[txmatt]

I am a big lighter nut, I own way more than I can use. My Blazer PB-207 torch lighter is hands down the best lighter I have ever used, however I still get the urge to buy prettier lighters now and then.
I have 3 Nibo lighters now (Space 6, Royal 44, VIP1) and they have all served me well. If you want a lighter that looks and performs well but you won't fret losing; Nibo lighters fit the bill.

I noticed Nibo brought out some new lighters since I last checked their site, pics of the ones I like are below - enjoy...

-Matt-

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[txmatt]

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[txmatt]

Here are the 3 I own, in order Space 6, Royal 44, and VIP 1 (all in the color I have).

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[illuminatus]

what do ya think of that VIP? I think they look pretty sweet, and I like the design. Don't know how much they cost though, or if they're worth it. Thoughts?

[PaulHag]

My Royal 44 is the best lighter I've ever had and the only lighter I didnt end up returning. Had it about 6 months with no problems. I sell these things at work like hotcakes!

[txmatt]

Got my VIP1 for $20. Its a great flint lighter and the looks are a shameless copy of the Dupont Ligne.

I spent $55 orn a Vector Emporer flight lighter for its "3 opening broad flame" and the VIP1 produces a much bigger flame (up to 3" high) with its one opening.

Only complaint is is sucks up fluid quickly - however I could turn the flame down some to solve that I am sure.

-Matt-

[IHT]

matt, do you own the "old boy" style lighter?
it's right under the camo lighters in the 1st post.
those are used for pipes with a built in tamper on the bottom

[pds]

I own the "Space" and love it. Got it for 6.00, and beats many lighters I paid much more for.

[Alpedhuez55]

I own the "Space" and love it. Got it for 6.00, and beats many lighters I paid much more for.
I have to agree on the Space. It is a great lighter for the money.

[txmatt]

matt, do you own the "old boy" style lighter?
it's right under the camo lighters in the 1st post.
those are used for pipes with a built in tamper on the bottom

No I don't, but that is one of their newer ones I really like.. Just as they ripped off the DuPont Ligne with the VIP; they shamelessly copied the Corona Old Boy; it does even have the built in tamper.

[IHT]

No I don't, but that is one of their newer ones I really like.. Just as they ripped off the DuPont Ligne with the VIP; they shamelessly copied the Corona Old Boy; it does even have the built in tamper.
yep, i've been eyeballing them on ebay for about $15 or less.
my neighbor has a colibri corona old boy, he paid $90+ for his, works great.

i'd rather pay $15 though, if i can get 50% of the reliability out of it, compared to the other...

[txmatt]

yep, i've been eyeballing them on ebay for about $15 or less.
my neighbor has a colibri corona old boy, he paid $90+ for his, works great.

i'd rather pay $15 though, if i can get 50% of the reliability out of it, compared to the other...

I read somewhere a few weeks ago (I forget where) that compared to the Corona it is harder to strike. Replacing the flint with a higher quality one helps according to that post.

I have only the VIP1 flint lighter to compare it to; I have no problem opening, striking, and closing it 1 handed; if it is anything like the VIP1, it will be fine.

[croatan]

I have the VIP and the Space but am also curious about the Old Boy style. I have a Corona and absolutely love it. If the Nibo comes close, I would certainly get it to have as a backup,

[RumblePen]

I like those classic looking ones (like the first lighters of the 30's--or was it the 40's?) but I bet they're a flicker flame.

I liked my shotgun shell torch lighter. Tacky, but pretty badass that it looked exactly like a shotgun shell. Too bad it was shit.

[IHT]

I have the VIP and the Space but am also curious about the Old Boy style. I have a Corona and absolutely love it. If the Nibo comes close, I would certainly get it to have as a backup,
when i get one, i'll let you know how they work.

[mtvtrvlr]

I just ordered a 2 of the space lighters for $6.00 each too good of a deal to pass up...hope they hold up...might have to get a couple of the royal 55, I like the " reptile skin " finish ...great looking lighters. Thanks Matt

[Bubba -NJ]

I had the Space , would have been easier to just burn the $20.00 I paid for it . Now I see they sell for $6.00 , :sb . Never again will I buy a lighter at a Flee Market !

[Franksmith]

Here are the 3 I own, in order Space 6, Royal 44, and VIP 1 (all in the color I have).

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I have those too... the space runs like a champ but the other doesn't at all... bought them at BH and I am sure they would have taken care of the bad one but I was too lazy and never did anything about it :hn

Anybody ever get a little irritated that sometimes the triple flame is too wide for the cigar? I think I am beginning to like single flames more these days. Then again... my good old Zippo (no insert) is my favorite... I'm a Techno geek with most things but a retro dude with lighters sometimes :u

[txmatt]

BargainHumidors has the Pipe Lighter for $9 + shipping...

[p_funk]

Dose anyone have the Royal 42? If so dose it do a good job. I like the way it looks, might have to check into getting one of those.

[floydp]

We have the VIP, over a year and kicking arse and two Royals(sux arse). The first Royal worked fine for a few months, now its a battle everytime I refill it, the second Royal I've fought everytime I use it.

[TheLighterGuy]

I agree some of the Nibo lighters are great buys. I have a different insite of this company. We use to import their products into the U.S. from 2001-2004
Something you must understand about this product before you buy them. Nibo had a huge recall from CPSC, yet continued selling lighters that were unsafe to use. It's all a money game to them. Most of the models are perfectly legal to sell in the U.S. however if you look up on any search engine for Nibo lighter recalls you will find they have had several models that are considered unsafe to use.
JUST BE CAREFUL USING NIBO LIGHTERS.

[SeanGAR]

JUST BE CAREFUL USING NIBO LIGHTERS.

I only see recalls on the CPSC web site for Nibo Space 5 and Space 19 lighters because they were not child resistant. That is not the same thing as being unsafe to use. Do you have specific information regarding safety of specific lighters? I don't see a child resistant issue being related to safety for adults to use.

[p_funk]

two Royals(sux arse).
Which Royal were they floydp.

[txmatt]

We have the VIP, over a year and kicking arse and two Royals(sux arse). The first Royal worked fine for a few months, now its a battle everytime I refill it, the second Royal I've fought everytime I use it.

Hey Floyd, you having problems with the Royal sputtering? The probem is that the butane they fill it with at the factory is at a higher pressure level than the canned butane. I can tell you a quick fix to get it working again if this is the case. If you don't want to do this fix I can try fixing it for you.

Near the fill valve is a small philips screw, take that off and the side covering will slide down and off. Around the fill valve is a small rubber O-Ring; remove that. Below the O-Ring is a little metal circle with a tab. Use a flathead scredriver or knife blade to pry it up to the top of the fill valve and off. Turn the fill valve past the old high stop point by 1/2 a turn and try to light it again. If it is still sputtering give it another 1/2 turn. Replace the metal ring, O-Ring, cover, and screw. I had to do this to my Space 6 as well...

-Matt-

[floydp]

Thanks Matt, I will do that tomorrow..

[floydp]

Which Royal were they floydp.


This one P...

[catfishm2]

I bought two of the VIP's from BH when they were on sale for $8.95. One has worked fine so far, but the other is on it's way back to NIBO; can't back the screw out that covers the refill hole. I guess I'll find out how well they stand behind their product. I did find on the accompanying paperwork that they state this product has a life expectancy of a year under "normal use."

[davethemuss]

I have had the Royal 42 for about a month and started 5 or 6 cigars with it. I have filled it up once. So far I have had no problems. But even if I do it was pretty cheap. The cutter is a bit shit, but can be very handy if you have nothing else.

[RJT]

Got my VIP1 for $20. Its a great flint lighter and the looks are a shameless copy of the Dupont Ligne.

I spent $55 orn a Vector Emporer flight lighter for its "3 opening broad flame" and the VIP1 produces a much bigger flame (up to 3" high) with its one opening.

Only complaint is is sucks up fluid quickly - however I could turn the flame down some to solve that I am sure.

-Matt-
Does the VIP have the famus "ping" also? RJT

[PuffDaddy]

Dang it Matt, now you have me wanting the VIP! I don't need another lighter, but it's sooo pretty.
I'll try to be strong ;)