I came into this review pretty blind, as I did not speak to others that have used this product so I wasn’t fully sure what it was all about. I am a regular cannabis user and occasionally use a “pen” style smoking/vapor device that uses the liquid vapor to dispense the cannabis. My first impression is that this pen is trying to be a combination of a fancy looking, well designed product and a high end, high quality, medical product.
hmbldt Review: The Cannabis Pen is Becoming A Science
What comes in the box?
hmbldt Bliss pen comes in a very nice package consisting of a high quality box and well presented and designed marketing info. True to form it had professionally written instructions that made it very clear how and why to use the hmbldt pen. The box also included a small and portable case for your pocket. And this doesn’t even get to the pen itself yet.
hmbldt Pen
The pen seems like the perfect size; it fits comfortably in your pocket and somewhat discretely your hand. The pen has a luxurious feeling white shell, a clear window to see the golden THC juice inside, a light inside the bottom tip that glows when you inhale to know it is working and an internal vibration that lightly buzzes when you have drawn the suggested dosage from the device. If Jony Ive and the folks at Apple were to design a weed pen, this might be what they come up with (surely they would include child proof though). This is a very well designed product that has not leaked or had any technical issues during my test.
What Really Makes hmbldt Stand Out?
Before I go into my experience with the pen, I thought I should talk about what makes hmbldt unique. The hmbldt platform seems to be focussed on extremely measured dosages of cannabis. The pen uses superior vaporization elements designed to heat the formulas to a precise temperature and to deliver help quickly and accurately.
I believe this is a step in the right direction in an industry that often feels like the wild west. If we are ever to have government wide cannabis, it needs to have the regulated control that hmbldt offers. More than anything, the precise dosage of this pen was the part I was interested in testing.
hmbldt Pen Experience
As a regular cannabis user, I thought it would be best to test after a tolerance break. So after 7 days of not using thc, I tried hmbldt. The first evening use was nice, I certainly felt the effects and was satisfied with the recommended dose of 3 draws per hour. I tried the Bliss pen and it did provide a feeling of Bliss. I was also impressed by how good it tasted. They have added terpenes which was a nice, albeit moderately tasteless, smoke.
After the first evening I tried it again and noticed that the same dosage didn’t quite provide me with the same effect. I had to use a little more to get the familiar feeling. The third time I was able to achieve the same feeling as the second night.
I also brought the device along with me during a day at the park and a family event. It was very nice to have a quick and easy way to smoke without others knowing and it sure was a show piece that got a lot of attention from those that I revealed my little secret.
The only real negatives I found were that there was no rechargeable option. (HMBLDT does say a rechargeable system is coming in the future). Also a child proof function is am important feature for me. This pen does not have anything preventing a child from getting ahold of it (except responsible adults) or even require you to push a button, just put your mouth on the end and draw.
Pros
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Measured dosages could be a nice way to introduce an first time users to THC.
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Very little smell. None of the ash or smoke smell that comes along with smoking pipes or joints.
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Nice taste
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Convenient, no leaking device and carrying case
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Clearly explained directions
- Pens are recyclable and customers can get $5 off next purchase after recycling at participating dispensaries.
- hmbldt adheres to OHA (Oregon Health Authority) regulations and are compliant with “Berkeley standards” for microbiologicals & RSAs.
Cons
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Not reusable. I would like the option to charge and reuse. (customers can get $5 if they recycle their old pen)
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Lack of child safety. Seems that along with such high end medical marketing they would make child proof.
hmbldt Makes 6 Different Pens around $100 Each
- hmbldt bliss: formulated with a 9:1 THC-to-CBD ratio that helps you feel just the right amount of good.
- hmbldt sleep: a THC-focused formula in an 8:1 THC-to-CBD ratio supported by sleep-promoting terpenes, designed to help you sleep soundly.
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hmbldt calm: a high-CBD formula in a 10:1 CBD-to-THC ratio with a calming terpene blend that promotes inner peacefulness.
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hmbldt relief: a CBD-rich formula with a 2:1 THC-to-CBD ratio and inflammatory combating terpenes designed to provide relief for mild to moderate pain.
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hmbldt arouse: a THC-forward formula designed to help you feel aroused and enhance your excitement naturally.
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hmbldt passion: a THC-driven formula designed to increase sensuality and heighten your sexual experience.
hmbldt Review Summary
Overall Rating 9.4
hmbldt has made a beautiful Cannabis pen that works as good as it looks. In general it seemed to provide measured dosages, though that didn’t end up being that large of a deal for me. My only real wish is that they had a reusable version.
