Torch lighters: wood-look and carbon-look finishes up close
A dark wood-look torch lighter or a gold-coloured carbon-look finish: which style do you prefer? This photo feature takes a closer look at the two examples shown. Side-by-side shots and a photo with lit flames let you compare their colours, patterns and shapes.
Dark wood-look or gold-coloured carbon-look?
The dark version has an elongated handle with a woodgrain pattern and a dark grey upper section. On the other version, the gold-coloured upper section contrasts with the black and grey handle pattern. Wood-look and carbon-look describe appearance here: the photographs do not establish the actual materials used.
The two torch lighters side by side
The first photo shows both lighters lying next to each other. You can see the fine lines of the wood-look finish and the repeating carbon-look pattern. The second shows both versions standing upright with visible blue flames. Together, the photos show their shape and finish from different angles.
Which look would you choose?
Your preferred finish is a matter of taste. These are the visible differences in the photographs:
- Wood-look: a dark handle with an elongated grain pattern and a dark grey upper section.
- Carbon-look: a black and grey handle pattern paired with a gold-coloured upper section.
- Shape: both examples have an elongated handle and an open upper section.
What do the flame photos show?
Both lighters have a visible blue flame in the second photo. It captures a moment rather than a performance test. It does not provide a reliable comparison of temperature, wind resistance or burn time. Our separate refilling article covers steps and common problems.
Read also: refilling a torch lighter, steps and common problems
Looking for a lighter for fireworks?
This photo feature helps you compare the appearance of the two finishes. For advice on choosing a lighter for fireworks, read our separate guide.
Read our guide to choosing a lighter for fireworks
Buying a torch lighter from our shop
Like one of these finishes? Browse the current range in our shop. Before ordering, check the version offered and the product page’s price, availability and features. The blog photos present the examples shown and are not a live stock listing.