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No flame.
No butane.

A small, rechargeable, all-aluminum lighter with a ceramic heater instead of a torch. Switch from combustion to vaporization without giving up your glass.

Ships after FCC certification. Full refund if we don't deliver.

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Make the switch

Go from combustion to vaporization. Keep your glass.

You don't need a new rig to stop burning. Fried Friends works with the glass you already own, so switching is as simple as swapping your lighter.

And when your friends still reach for a Bic? Pass the same piece around. You're still part of the sesh, just doing it your way, without bringing a whole setup.

190°C

That's jute twine scorching on the heater in our demo. 190°C sits in the same range where herbs vaporize instead of burn.

100%
Aluminum body
5 min
Of heat per charge
10 min
Fast USB-C recharge
0
Butane, glue or adhesives

Target specs from our prototype. Final numbers are confirmed on production units before shipping.

Smarter than a lighter.

Real temperature control, built-in safety, and a body you can fix yourself if anything ever breaks.

Heat control

Real temperature control

It reads the heater's own resistance over 100 times a second and holds the heat steady instead of just getting hotter.

Settings

Three heat settings

Pick low, medium or high, color-coded on the LED. It remembers your last choice.

Heater

Metal-ceramic heater

A tungsten trace sealed inside alumina ceramic. A durable, clean-running heating element.

Controls

Hold to heat, release to stop

Heat only runs while you're holding the button, and a double-click to start prevents pocket misfires.

Safety

Built-in safety cutoffs

It shuts itself off on a short circuit, a disconnected heater, overheating or a low battery.

Safety

Independent safety monitor

A separate hardware watchdog shuts the heater off if the electronics ever hang.

Charging

Fast USB-C charging

About 10 minutes to recharge with the same cable as your phone. The LED shows charging and fully charged.

Body

Aerospace-grade aluminum

A small, all-aluminum anodized body. Solid metal, built to be carried every day.

Repair

Zero glue, fully repairable

No glue and no adhesives. It's screwed together, so if something breaks, you fix it yourself instead of throwing it away.

Pre-order

Early backers get the lowest price it'll ever be. Your pre-order pays for FCC certification and the first production run.

Tier 1 · Live now

100 for $100!

$100
First 100 orders only · save $25
  • 1 Fried Friends lighter
  • USB-C charging cable
  • Fried Friends keychain
  • Founder's edition engraving
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Tier 2 · Locked

Pre-order price

$125
After Tier 1 sells out
  • 1 Fried Friends lighter
  • USB-C charging cable
  • Fried Friends keychain
Tier 3 · Crew pack

Two lighters

$200
Save $50 vs. two pre-orders
  • 2 Fried Friends lighters
  • 2 USB-C cables
  • One for you, one for the circle
FCC notice: This device has not yet been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. It is subject to FCC rules, and delivery is conditional on successful completion of FCC equipment authorization. No units will ship until authorization is obtained. If authorization is not obtained, every pre-order will be refunded in full. Estimated ship date: [MONTH YEAR]. We'll email you if that changes, and you can cancel for a full refund at any time before your order ships.

Questions

When will it ship?

Estimated [MONTH YEAR]. The timeline depends on FCC certification and the first production run. Every backer gets an email update at each milestone.

What if it doesn't pass FCC testing?

You get a full refund. Nothing ships until the device is certified.

Can I cancel my pre-order?

Yes. Email us any time before your order ships and we'll refund you in full.

Why no butane?

A ceramic heater replaces the torch, so there's nothing to refill, no open flame and no lighter fluid fumes.

What if a part breaks?

It's screwed together, not glued, so it can be opened and fixed instead of thrown away.

Where do you ship?

United States only for the first run. You must be 21+ to order.

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