Common Types of Glass Hand Pipes You Can Try

Chillums and One-Hitters

Chillum or a one-hitter is a type of hand pipe perfect for those who like to smoke on the go. It has a basic shape of a simple tube, and smoking with a chillum can be considered an upgraded version of primitive smoking methods.

Chillums are also the best if you want to smoke discreetly, as they allow you to smoke quickly before someone notices. Chillums are shaped like a straight tube of glass, like a cigar, and apt for personal and small-sized bowls. They have a mouthpiece, bowl, and a straight tube that are connected.

Though they are straightforward to use, they can be very effective and suit the best when you want to sneak a toke or take a small hit of herbs. You also get them at different prices, depending on the type of glasswork it carries.

Sherlock Pipes

When the whole world is Sherlocked by Mr. Holmes’s detective skills, there are stoners out there who zeroed in on his pipe. And just like that, the unique shaped pipe, with the iconic arched stem style that Sherlock Holmes smoked throughout his adventures, became famous among the cannabis community.

For example, Grav Labs Sherlock pipes come with the bowl at the end of the stem where you can place the herb. Its unique design takes the bowl away from your face and helps prevent accidental burning of hair and nose.

Sherlock pipes are best if you are chilling and smoking at home or hanging out with your friends but not traveling much. Along with giving you a good smoking experience, Sherlock pipes also give you that sophisticated vibe.

Spoon Pipes

Spoon pipes are also generally known as glass hand pipes, and they are considered the next step from chillum. It is very similarly shaped like a chillum, except for having a bowl at the end to place the herb. They get their name from the shape, as they look like a spoon.

These are traditional glass hand pipes with a bowl, carb, and a mouthpiece. As they are small and can fit right into your hand perfectly, they are a good choice if you want to smoke on the go and while traveling.

Smoking a spoon pipe is a little different from smoking a chillum. While using a spoon pipe, you have to cover the carburetor, the small hole in the tube with your finger to draw the air through the bowl and uncover it to inhale.

Bubblers

Bubblers are one of the popular styles of glass hand pipes after varieties like Grav Labs Sherlock pipes. Their popularity is mainly because of their compact design and the water filtration feature it offers.

Bubblers are a hybrid of bong and glass pipes. But they are not the same as bongs because they are much smaller in size and come with a built-in bowl instead of a removable one usually found in water pipes and bongs.

If you are looking for a compact glass hand pipe to smoke while you are out, along with the benefits of water filtration, bubblers will be the perfect choice for you. You can use cold, hot, or even icy water while smoking using bubblers, as the temperature can have a good effect on the flavor and change your overall experience.

Steamrollers

Compared to all other types mentioned above, steam rollers are the only type of glass hand pipe that can be a little complex to use. These are shaped like a tube with a bowl at one end and openings at each end of the pipes.

Some steamrollers come with an extra chamber that rolls the smoke to cool it. This glass hand pipe gives a quick hit. If you are a beginner or less-experienced, it is better you start with a Sherlock or a spoon pipe and then move on to steamrollers.

Glass hand pipes can produce cleaner smoke than all other materials, and you also get the delight of seeing the smoke pass through the pipe, which adds more color to your smoking experience. Explore and find the one pipe that suits you the best, both functionally and aesthetically.

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