TSUBOTA PEARL Hard-edge Petrol Lighter

The Hard-edge was introduced in 1999 when contemporary lighter design had moved towards streamlined and decorative forms. TSUBOTA PEARL took a contrarian approach to introduce an un-ergonomic lighter with minimal ‘hard’ outlines, emphasizing its objectness. This was an outcome of multiple efforts to strip all decoration for function — the simple shape of the lighter is what emerged from this investigation. 

Established in 1952 by Hiroshi Tsubota, Tsubota Pearl produces artisan metalwork with all components made in specialised workshops in and around the Asakusa area of Tokyo; known as Shitamachi. The Queue gold metal lighter is crafted from brass, steel and cotton. It measures 60 x 35 x 15 mm.

REFILLABLE. Fluid not included.