These Spark Joy: Tokyo Pipe Co. Japanese Lighters- Douglass Field Trench Lighter & More | 555 Gear
Tune in for beautiful Japanese Zippo fluid lighters! Tokyo Pipe Co. manufacturers vintage style trench lighters under the Douglass, Neo, and Marvelous brands. In this overview video we check out the Douglass Field L Lighter & S model as well as the Neo 1, 2, and 4 models, and finally the Marvelous Lighter, a whimsical steampunk lighter with visible gearing.
All of these letters are available at Urban EDC Supply, which provided the lighters for review. I personally love how unique and collectible each of these lighters are!
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Oh boy, I’m about to start another collection. Very informative and entertaining video. Thank you.
great vid....especially liked all the closeup footage of the lighters.
The quality of your preparation, how you present, and your personality/enthusiasm/experience/etc are awesome. Thanks for putting out the reviews/information you do.
You are welcome! Cheers, Andrew
Unbelievably informative!!! Thank you for letting me know of these great lighters. ♡
Hi there, -I’m sorry to say that by all intents and purposes what the narrator had impressed you enough to draw out of you to comment, -and “please” don’t take this as a “personal” sniping rebuke loaded to the max with contrary disdain. No please don’t take this as a personal jibe, but what our narrator did so well was basically to cover the Cosmetic side of the designs for all the lighters in the video, but he completely missed or virtually missed the the beautiful functions and hidden extras that gave these lighters their reputation. And I will cover the points of real value in my own comments which I’m sure you will notice. But, just as a little treat the Douglas Field Lighter S is when fully closed is completely waterproof but that is just one little example of what he missed and aught to have illustrated in depth. So hang on and I’ll try to fill in some holes.
That you so much for making this. I'm shopping for gifts for some friends who live all the way in Norway and lighters will be what I get them. Thank you
You didn't mention a lot of very cool features and details of these lighters. The field S for example is fully water proof as well as leak proof. extra fuel and extra flint storage in the fuel cap. A plunger design instead of a long zippo style spring for flint pressure and retention. It also comes with a great maintenance kit containing extra gaskets and a wick with a cool wick starter that makes feeding the wick into place very easy. I truly love these lighters they are fantastic.
What extra fuel? I have one of these and they only keep an extra flint in the end cap
@@colormefucked no there's another compartment, I have one too (idk how to explain it but it's like a container in a lid)
It work with the same things as Zippo lighters ? Il french sorry if bad english
They are all beautiful
Beautiful lighters lovely form and function.
I must agree. Cheers, Andrew
Great video, thank you!
I got a zippo as I love the custom look and the way they look in general, they are also durable and high quality. The only problem is the fuel running out on the traditional insert which is why I've ordered a soft flame butane insert so I don't have to top up constantly as I don't smoke but want a good everyday carry but still want to use a zippo.
Marvelous and Model S are gorgeous!
The Douglass L the Neo 3 & 4 are my fav's. Gotta try and snag them the Urban EDC place is totally sold out. The the Neo 4 coming from another website. Great vid and great info. 👍
Put that marvelous lighter in my bucket list.
My favorite of these is the Field L. I have a few Zippos, including a mini (slender) sized Zippo. Old twentieth-century charm and one handed operation. I'll have to check these out.
If you like Zippos you definitely would like these. Cheers
Great video!
I would go for the douglas field S. Worth mentioning is that it's 100% waterproof and it conceals a reserve fluid tank in the buttcap as well as a secondary storage compartment within the buttcap itself to hold a reserve flint (Russian doll style)... an amazing piece of craftmanship. O'rings at all stages !!! nd last but not least, it's supposed to hold gaz for at least one year... not that bad in my opinion... btw, I'm a (future ex) Zippo guy.
Seems lots of issues came with the s series that after 2 consecutive uses the metal expanded and specific parts that where part of the sealing broke or something of that sort
Nice collection
wow they are awesome!
Just ordered the Field L for a great price plus I don't smoke so didn't really need the S. Cant wait to get it.
So I just got a Neo I and I'm very happy with it, but one of the first things I noticed is that the wick appears to be quite different from a Zippo lighter wick, and I was wondering if you know where replacement wicks can be found for when I eventually need one.
Nice review. Love the field L model, whats the best fuel to use with it?
Beautiful photography that really showcases these dudes. This review was all about the glam. See other reviews for internal magic, such as reserve fuel and flint compartments. Pipe smokers don't want the S because you're held at distance due to the wind shroud, lots to know about these. There is no posted link for the L, which sells through this vendor for 29 less than on Amazon, so research well. I can't afford one. I keep studying on it and obviously it's gonna' pay off. These are the best prices to date. Soon I'll bite the bullet, take the plunge, jump the shark, ooooooh, I can't wait! Yes!
Japanese products are the best especially when Made in Japan, 日本が大好きです
Mac Dee wtf
It says "I love Japan" if anyone's wondering
I own the neo model 1, I've gone 3 weeks without refilling and it still lights. I believe it completely seals with the screw cap
are you still loving this lighter? It may be the perfect fit for my edc.....considering.
@@norseworx Yeah I still have it in my rotation. The one negative is the two brass disks on the striker fell off so I had to put red lock tight on them and rescrew them back in. They've held since so if I were you I'd lock tight them in the beginning to save time. It completely seals when you screw it closed so you don't have to worry about refilling it every 2 weeks like a zippo. Also I inadvertently found out it's completely waterproof which saved me when I was camping.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Such a great review! Where can I buy the field L model (first one you presented)?
Years on field L, nice patina, works really well. And I just overfilled the marvelous, its completely mess.
Hello - I just got a stout little Neo 4, and it gets hot enough to singe fingers after just a few moments. Is that something you saw as well?
Thanks
Leon Forest Douglass was the original inventor. He is also credited with producing the first color film along with many other inventions.
Have you tried loading the Marvellous tank into a Zippo? Does it have a noticeable effect on fuel longevity?
I have the NEO 3, I guess. Same look or case as the NEO 1 & 2, but with the same system, flint and housing as the NEO 4. I love it, but it doesn't hold much fuel and also doesn't stand firmly on itself when it's lighted and you want it to stand on a table.
There are solutions and aftermarket parts made to significantly increase fuel life in a Zippo. Why Zippo hasn't implemented any of these in a factory model is beyond me, but there are several mods and options out there for the Zippo purist.
L is truly something.
My Field S model is having problems right now...the wick just smolders instead of lighting anymore. Any idea how to fix that please?
How do you fill the Neo 4 lighter and what type of oil? I ignite it and it sparks but no flame...?
What's the gas life of the NEO 4? Does it have any gaskets/ fit decent in pocket?
Does the model S produce a smaller flame than the model L? It looks that way.
Which marvellous model is it ? And what colour is it ?
Which of these would work well with a water pipe?
beutiful ligher, mine broke after 6 months of not much use though, striking wheel stopped turning with the lid so i had to glue it in place :/
With witch gas do you refil the lighters?
@555gear do you trim your wicks down? I just got the model 4 (love it) but my flame is significantly higher than what you were showing in the video. How I get my flame down?
Bit late to reply but you just need to trim the wick down a little bit
How are you supposed to get more wick from the L?
Does urban edc supply still exist?
What type of fluid does the field l take?
How long can the neo hold fuel?
You are a pipe smoker, did you test how they work as tampers?
Hey I have one of these. 😁😁😁
Thanks for the video. I ve been looking for the answer to "how long the fuel lasts on Neo I and Neo II" when your use it daily and when leave it aside for awhile and dont use it. Since they both and Field S have the screw top with o-ring I think their performance should be similar(of course field S has bigger capacity) Do you (does anyone) have anything to say about that. Thanks in advance
I’ve got the neo three and it seems to last about 2 days, very disappointing
@@davidthompson1622 looking at the capacity and not having a tight cap, it is expected actually. but still disappointing. The cap's closing sound's very nice though 🙂
would of been nice to see you lite the neo 2 at 6:30
Agreed
Have you seen an imco triplex lighter? Very good Austrian design.
I have not, thanks for the comment! Will check it out
Was just going to mention these!
Sadly out of business. But few good Chinese copies...
Any idea how to adjust the height of the wick on the douglas L? Also, Where can i buy more flint for it?
You can buy more flint from an online store called urbanedcsupply.com . Also what fluid are you using because I am not sure what fluid I need?
@@jaspermain6876 im just using regular zippo fluid
I got Douglas field model S
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Tutti belli👍
Hi! My favourite is definitely the Neo No. 4. I like its stubby design.
Definitely a fun one
cant find these anywhere
The field s has a reserve tank. That's another big difference
how long does the fuel in the douglass lighters last if not used ?
I've had it for a year and it still lights, but I also only use it 2-3 times a week so yea keep that in mind
I'm calling bs on the I just filled it 2 days ago and it won't light. The even when it's dry the wick still goes up
If he filled it 2 days ago he didn't put enough fluid in it. I fill my zippo every 4 or 5 days and I'm a smoker. It will last a week if I want it too.
@@jordank5476 yeah but I mean how often and how long would you have to be using the thing to make it dry out that fast. When they say fill it up they mean like literally fill it to you see the fluid build up in the wadding. If you only put a couple drops in it it'll only last that day. There's a trick I learned that makes them last a lot longer. Put a peace of bike tube around it and roll it down when you're ready to use. It makes it waterproof and makes the fuel last longer.
You have to overfill it and then shake excess fuel out a bit the first time
I’ve got the neo 3, and the fuel dries up after about 2 days, pretty useless
Is that ok to use zippo flint?
Not sure, they have bigger flint size.
@555 Gear have you owned a Dunhill?
I have not, but I'm looking for one!
Great video. I have the Field L in Brass and Field S in Stainless Diamond Cutting. Both are awesome. I stop using Zippo for quite a while due to the evaporated fuel issues.
Very nice, I was on the same page with Zippo.
@@555Gear What fuel do the douglass lighters take?
First you got me to want and buy a Hamilton Field Mechanical watch. Then you got me to crave and buy an Omega Railmaster. Now, after all that, you’re making me lust for a Douglass Field L lighter?!, Damn you Andrew! Seriously, thanks for all the great videos.
LOL sorry not sorry hahaha! Cheers, Andrew
Hey! When is your next Hulk movie coming out??
These are nice, but I love my Zippos! I've also become a stickler for American made goods. I know Japanese goods are top notch, but I just like buying American.
Definitely an admirable sentiment.
Is it just me or does his voice sound like Mark Ruffalo?
Yeah it does
Luke Sterling he’s dark buffalo
I like the Neo 3. Replicas can be found on Aliexpress for $10.
People who use these lighters - what do you light with them?
You aren't fueling your zippo right. I'm a chain smoker and mine stays fueled for at least 2 weeks. Or maybe the zippo you have is leaking or defective
Zippo is a not a type of fuel, it's a brand name; These are called "liquid fuel" or "petrol" lighters. I currently own three different brands of lighter fluid and none of them are the needlessly expensive Zippo brand.
Hot damn that puts my zippo collection to shame...
Would be a lovely compliment to a Zippo collection 👍
Field S, however kinda of a BIG fail. As you Neglected to show the very innovative and thoughtful process that went into the storing of extra flint and lighter fluid.
Thats very correct,he missed those features...Field S is much more than he presented! The Best oil lighter by my opinion
in this shop...all product not ready
if you like made in Japan, how come mine is stil unsold on Ebay? a 50's penguin superclerk for 60 bucks is almost for free.
I like these lighters, but the disposable bics work so well and are so cheap....
c33c33c OMG man, are you for real? They're plastic! If you just drop them from waste high you could bust one. Not to mention if water gets in them they're done. I understand that if water gets inside any lighter then it's done, but some of these lighters have caps for protection. Last, and more importantly, those lighters show no style. Everybody has them. For $26 I believe it was, I have a Neo 4 on the way that will be here tomorrow. And get this, I don't even smoke anything!
Greta Thunberg does not approve.
WORST experience ever with a manufacturer so far. My Douglas Field S came defective from the factory. The lid wouldn't stay close and always popped open. That was an issue with a tiny ball bearing securing the cap. After several tries, All I had as a response from the seller was that the lighter was just fine and the problem was with me. Horrible customer service to say the least. Mine sits in a drawer, useles, afetr two monts of light use. I cannot say anything positive about this brand as I found myself talking with a dishonnest person who didn't not want to take ANY responsibilities for a defective item. On mmy side, I paid with real non§defective money and just received a piec of garbage for it. Thank you , but, no thanks.....
they are 100% fixable in every way.. super spam super profound...
@@squarepusher645 Yeah, .... like every Trabant on Earth is 100% fixable in every way... Do you sell them? Did you ever try to fix one? Do you buy a100+$ lighter to find yourself to have to send it back to Japan each time it falls into pieces or do you expect to get some pleasure from your hard earned money and at least be able to light up your cigarettes? This is not worth any 2$ BIC out there + customer service absolutely non existant 1000%. You chose to consider it "spam" I consider it "talkin from experience".That's not exactly the same thing. Hope you can get over it someday.
@@RenoLaringo the only thing broke is my thumb this morning from lighting mine so many times... gutted you had terrible customer service.. perhaps you hit them up the wrong way, perhaps should have bought from urbanedc*.... your issues with this model seem to be a one off monday lemon version of sorts... hate hearing it sits in your drawer.. be well Reno hope you sort it out.
@@squarepusher645 Seems like it buddy. I'm a pretty decent DIY myself and I could not find a mean to fix mine as I would have had to make a new thread in the upper cap and buy a new ballspring screw (which I don't know is available or not in Japan). The thickness of the metal used for the cap seemed to be the issue on mine as it was very thin and any trying to adjust the tension on the retaining spring would have ended up in tearing the thread (even if taking much care), which of course happened in no time. These things can happen, even on a expensive lighter. What I cannot stand is the behaviour of the manufacturer (I spoke directly to him) who never wanted to help me further letting me sort this thing on my own which was impossible without new parts. The only thing I could do was sending it back to Japan and pay full costs as if I was responsible for that (what he cleartly said...). Never again will I buy a single thing from this company.
@@squarepusher645 Glad you are happy with yours. I ended up buying a Exotac Titanlight. This is certainly not as beautiful but it's cheaper, does the job better (at least for me), is also waterproof and is built like a tank. ( only needs fuel every 2 or three months). I really regret mine was faulty like that because it's a really nice object. Nice but useless.
This lighter seems nice, but broke in about 1 week of pocket carry - furthermore, the company refused to help with parts or service, as I hadn't ordered it from their official distribution retailer in the US, who was completely sold out and has continued to be for over 6 months. Complete garbage, do not buy.
I’d buy one from them and send back the broken one
this is how you take an L and win
best things in my life... 1978... maaaan lighter ,, knife nutter all these years... if you Anything like me.. you need this in your life... got 2x S omfg best lighter ever.. but wait.. the Boss looks super fine.. instant order get fedex this comes within a week... urbanedcsupply.com super quick delivery made my effing 2021.. these lighters are beyond whatever the faq... too 1337.. much thanks.. so red cheeks silly AF. correction i bought 2x field L chrome version, both work too perfectly a total JoY! so after getting these and seing how most all other versions in brass are sold out everywhere... i went for these.. and even though i wanted those brass puppies.. these are effing amazing AF.. nn GG
Can’t stress enough that Urban EDC doesn’t help when you buy a piece of Japanese crap called the Douglass Field S lighter. Bought one (brass one) from them about a month ago and it’s useless. The lid won’t stay shut. They told me to take a hammer to it and also to try unscrewing the ring around the ball bearing to increase tension to keep it shut! Awesome!!! I spend 150 Canadian (shipping and duty) and they expect me to hit it with a hammer or start using pliers on it to unscrew the ball bearing ring. GARBAGE!!!!! Gets hot as hell, the flame is tiny and it won’t strike consistently. What a waste of money. Do not buy one!!
Reading through the comments I couldn't help but notice that this Guy *555* is rather selective in his replies. The questions that inquire further details of said product are not replied to; furthermore, some people here are highlighting his omissions on product features. One can almost draw a conclusion that this Guy doesn't actually use these lighters and he is simply being funded to sell you these lighters. He should be more transparent with this review.
That is simply not true. I usually try to reply to the first 48 hours of comments, good or bad. I still have and use all of these lighters.
Dear 555 Gear. What happened to the all the details that from when each lighter was conceived in design and gave each and every one of the Japanese Pipe Company Lighters in the video which you covered, and ultimately gave them the “reputation” which they were they were thankfully were awarded from concept and design. What was the basis in the narrative was well covered and executed in the video ultimately only gave leverage to the “cosmetic” side of the designs featured here. For instance, the first lighter being the Douglas Field Lighter L had a separate compartment for a spare flint which was built into the Closure Cap where fuel was added. :- And I would say without a doubt the Douglas Field Lighter S in it’s overall design wins hands down! It’s doesn’t cater for someone who reaches into their pockets and with the flick of a thumb you have instant fire. This is because it was designed and completely closed it has an O Ring built onto the floor of the lighter. So when the “wick cover” closes down and fastened this lighter is 100% “waterproof.” And that’s only half of the reputation for the S Design.. It also has built into the seal which is screwed tight after refuelling, the stud or seal has a duel compartment built into it so you can carry enough spare fuel to keep your lighter going until you get home to fill the lighter up again. But built onto the top of this seal is a secondary compartment to carry a spare flint as well. So every eventuality is covered. AND IT IS THIS THE REASON WHY THE DOUGLAS FIELD LIGHTERS HAVE GOT THE REPUTATION THEY HAVE TODAY.
Yeah he missed a lot of the hidden features.
I bought a neo three after watching this ‘smooth well presented video, completely disappointed with it.... you fill it and it’s evaporated in two days.... I thought I was buying a product that worked more efficiently than my Zippo, but as far as I can tell it’s a piece of junk.
Theyre made in CHINA
You completely missed the features of each of these lighters. This is crap. At least you tried though.
Out of stock......
Love the content but it's hucklebearer
DO NOT BUY THIS LIGHTER!!! douglass lighter field 👎🏼👎🏼 If you use this lighter even for 5sec the upper section really dose heat up pretty seriously it will burn your fingers or if you put it in your pocket without cooldown period it will burn you bad. It’s poorly design and overpriced.