There's no machine involved. No lasers, no computer templates, no automated lines. Just a hand-cranked rotary tool, a tungsten carbide burr, and a steady hand.
When Shon (De La Sol) sits down at the bench to engrave a Zippo, he doesn't use a mood board or a brief. You tell him what you want, or you let him run wild. Every single cut is made with intention. The metal peels away in tiny curls, leaving behind a deep, permanent texture that feels raw in the hand.
This is old-school craft. It's slow, it's loud, and it takes years to get right. Each lighter is a one-off piece of pocket art that's built to be used, dropped, scratched, and passed down.
Want something made? Hit us up on our contact form with what you have in mind. No briefs. No mood boards. Just tell us what you want, and we'll sort out price and timeline together.