At this week’s Total Product Expo (TPE 2024), The Lotus Group will unveil the Oculus, a new triple-flame torch for its Vertigo line.
The Oculus offers a trio of wind-resistant pinpoint torch flames under its curved lid that serves as a cigar rest. A punch cutter folds out from the base of the lighter, while a fuel window shows how much butane is still in the tank.
The Oculus is available in four colors: black, copper, gunmetal and green. Each is priced at $29.99 and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The new lighter will be ready to ship when TPE kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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