The Scripto Company which began in the 1920’s making mechanical pencils entered the cigarette market by making their Scripto Vu-Lighter in the early 1950’s. Scripto used a see thru tank which allowed for advertisement to be placed inside the petrol tank. When the tank was either full or empty the advertisement could be seen. 

The Vu-Lighter also had a very clever mechanism which would allow just a small amount of fluid to enter the wick which dramatically cut down on evaporation. Even today, Scripto lighters can be found full of fuel after being put away for over 50 years. Many famous companies used Scripto lighters for their advertising medium and like Zippo, they made Scripto lighters available in a sports series.  Article attributed to the International Lighter Exchange.
Schlitz Beer Scripto Vu Lighter Nice Shape NR

Schlitz Beer Scripto Vu Lighter Nice Shape NR

Price: $46.00 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 31m
Vintage BLUE Band Fishing Scripto Vu Lighter-Rare-Works

Vintage BLUE Band Fishing Scripto Vu Lighter-Rare-Works

Price: $61.00 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 54m
scripto lighter black band Carling Black Label Beer

scripto lighter black band Carling Black Label Beer

Price: $10.95 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 13h 56m
VINTAGE VU-LIGHTER REPAIR KIT BY SCRIPTO

VINTAGE VU-LIGHTER REPAIR KIT BY SCRIPTO

Price: $15.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 3m
Scripto vu lighter red band with red fishing fly

Scripto vu lighter red band with red fishing fly

Price: $10.50 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 16m
scripto goldenglo compact vu lighter MIB

scripto goldenglo compact vu lighter MIB

Price: $9.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 28m
compact scripto write and light set no pen MIB

compact scripto write and light set no pen MIB

Price: $15.50 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 14h 52m
SCRIPTO VU-LIGHTER BOX ONLY, WITH HIGH ALT, INSTRUCTIONS

SCRIPTO VU-LIGHTER BOX ONLY, WITH HIGH ALT, INSTRUCTIONS

Price: $11.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 13m
Vintage Scripto Lighters

Vintage Scripto Lighters

Price: $25.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 51m
Vintage Scripto Vu-Lighter - 9 WCPO TV Cincinnati - MIB

Vintage Scripto Vu-Lighter - 9 WCPO TV Cincinnati - MIB

Price: $9.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 21h 53m
LOT OF 4 VINTAGE SCRIPTO VUELIGHTERS VERY GOOD COND.

LOT OF 4 VINTAGE SCRIPTO VUELIGHTERS VERY GOOD COND.

Price: $26.00 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 30m
Lot of Scripto VU Lighters Newton Iowa Salesman Sample

Lot of Scripto VU Lighters Newton Iowa Salesman Sample

Price: $29.14 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 23h 36m
*Vintage Art Deco " Miniature Baby slim BARLOW " #B15

*Vintage Art Deco " Miniature Baby slim BARLOW " #B15

Price: $1.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 12m
Vintage Scripto Vu BLUE band Wavy Design Vu-Lighter

Vintage Scripto Vu BLUE band Wavy Design Vu-Lighter

Price: $12.99 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 11h 53m
7 lighters ronson, scripto, imperial and others old, used

7 lighters ronson, scripto, imperial and others old, used

Price: $0.01 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 14h 1m
5 Scripto Lighters

5 Scripto Lighters

Price: $7.70 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 15h 47m
Vintage Scripto Goldtone Lighter 22K Karatclad Butane

Vintage Scripto Goldtone Lighter 22K Karatclad Butane

Buy It Now: $6.99
Time Left: 1d 16h 13m
RARE SCRIPTO VU (MARYANNE OF GILLIGANS ISLAND) NO RES!!

RARE SCRIPTO VU (MARYANNE OF GILLIGANS ISLAND) NO RES!!

Price: $19.99
Buy It Now: $65.00
Time Left: 1d 18h 50m


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