The Coloured Flame Lighter is a refillable butane lighter that swaps the standard orange flicker for a vivid coloured flame. One click, reliable ignition, and a small visual upgrade that genuinely makes evening sessions more fun. Colours ship at random — grab a few if you want variety.
Why a Coloured Flame Lighter Beats the Drawer of Dead Disposables
We've all got that kitchen drawer. Half a dozen cheap disposables, most of them dead, none of them remotely interesting. The coloured flame lighter solves two problems at once: it's refillable with standard butane, so you're not constantly binning empties, and the flame itself is genuinely nice to look at. After 25 years behind the counter in Amsterdam, we can tell you the lighters people actually keep track of are the ones that feel like something rather than nothing. This is one of those.
The flame colour comes from metal salt additives in the fuel path — the same chemistry that makes copper burn green in a chemistry lab. Nothing exotic, nothing weird, just a slightly more interesting combustion. The mechanism underneath is a bog-standard flint wheel with single-click ignition, which means fewer moving parts to fail. In our experience, the fancy electronic ignitions are the first thing to go on cheap lighters. Flint wheels just keep working.
Specifications at a Glance
Here's what you're getting in the hand — small, light, and refillable from any standard butane canister.
| Fuel type | Butane |
| Flame type | Coloured soft flame |
| Ignition | Single-click flint wheel |
| Refillable | Yes — standard butane canister |
| Colour | Random (varied selection on multi-orders) |
| SKU | HS1601 |
Coloured Flame vs Jet Flame vs Disposable — Which Lighter When
Different tools, different jobs. The coloured flame lighter is a soft-flame everyday carry, not a windproof torch. Here's how it stacks up against the other two lighters most people own.
| Type | Best for | Flame | Refillable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloured Flame Lighter | Indoor sessions, visual appeal | Soft, coloured | Yes |
| Jet flame torch | Outdoor use, windy conditions | Hot, blue, windproof | Yes |
| Disposable Bic-style | Emergency backup | Soft, orange | No |
If you're mostly indoors, the coloured flame is the more fun pick. If you smoke on a balcony in January with the wind coming off the IJ, you want a jet flame torch instead — different tool for a different job.
Pairs well with a pocket rolling tray or a decent grinder to round out your setup. If you need something windproof for outdoor sessions, grab one of our jet flame torches as well — worth having both in rotation.
How to Refill and Use Your Coloured Flame Lighter
Refilling takes about 10 seconds with a standard butane canister. Same process as any refillable lighter — no special fuel, no special nozzle.
- Let the lighter cool fully before refilling — never refill a warm lighter.
- Hold the lighter upside down and press the canister nozzle into the refill valve on the base.
- Press firmly for 5–10 seconds. You'll feel the fuel transfer.
- Wait 2 minutes for the butane to stabilise at room temperature before lighting.
- Single click of the flint wheel and you're away.
Use it in a well-ventilated area and keep it away from direct heat and kids — same common sense you'd apply to any butane lighter. The Fire and Explosion Hazard research on combustible additives (Kuracina et al., 2021) is a good reminder that butane is fuel and should be treated like fuel: store upright, don't puncture, and don't leave it baking on a windowsill in summer.
Honest Limitations — What the Coloured Flame Lighter Isn't
This is a soft-flame lighter. It will blow out in wind. If you're lighting cigars, firing up a dab rig, or working outdoors, you need a jet flame torch — the soft coloured flame doesn't have the heat or windproofing for those jobs. The coloured flame also looks best in dim light; in bright daylight the colour is less striking than it is during an evening session indoors.
The colour itself is random. We can't pick green for you, or red, or blue. If you specifically want a particular colour, order three or four and you'll likely get a mix — that's the only way to guarantee variety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour flame will I get?
Colours ship at random — could be green, blue, red, purple, or another vivid shade. If you want variety, order a few at once and you'll almost always get a mix. We can't reserve specific colours.
Is the coloured flame safe to use?
Yes, when used like any standard butane lighter. Use it in a well-ventilated area, keep it away from children and pets, and don't inhale the flame directly. The coloured flame is produced by standard metal salt additives in the fuel — the same chemistry behind green copper flames in a lab.
How do I refill it?
Hold the lighter upside down, press a standard butane canister nozzle into the refill valve on the base, and press for 5–10 seconds. Wait two minutes before lighting so the fuel stabilises. Any supermarket butane works.
How long does a fill last?
Depends on how often you spark it, but a full tank typically gives you several weeks of regular use. Soft flames burn less fuel per click than jet flames, so you'll get more lights per refill than a torch lighter.
Is it windproof?
No. This is a soft-flame lighter and will blow out in wind. For outdoor use or anything that needs serious heat — cigars, dabs, cooking — grab one of our jet flame torches instead. Different tool for a different job.
Can I take it on a plane?
Airlines generally allow one lighter in your carry-on, not in checked luggage, but rules vary by airline and airport. Check with your carrier before flying — we can't guarantee any lighter will make it through security.
Last updated: April 2026
