Vaporous J-PEN II Review

When the market for any product is as saturated as the vape pen market is becoming, there is only one surefire way to rise above the competition, the combination of R&D and consumer specific design found in the J-PEN II from Vaporous.  From battery to mouthpiece and all the tiny bits inbetween, this is the most carefully thought out mini-vape we have come across, and it shows with its user experience.

In a world of long, bulky, heavy vape pens, it is a breath of fresh air to be able to use such a portable product.  Fitting in the palm of my hand and completely hidden except for the mouthpiece when in use, it is the definition of discrete, and the J-PEN’s short body size and light weight means it easily fits in a pocket, purse, or laptop bag for vaping on the go.  But it’s small size certainly doesn’t mean a weak vaping experience.

The J-PEN’s double coil atomizer design creates an immense amount of heat, and its unique drop down air regulator keeps your extract down on the heating element where it belongs, ensuring huge, vaporous hits even with short bursts from the 3.7V battery.  This innovative design also keeps excess concentrate residue out of the mouthpiece, to lessen the effort needed to maintain a clean and working unit.  Because of the use of silica and ceramic wicks and the amount of heat produced by the battery, be sure not to burn the atomizer dry to avoid damaging the unit.

It is also recommended that you prepare your atomizer by dripping vape liquid, available at any smoke shop, onto the wick before use with extracts.  We decided to forgo this step and used a less viscous CO2 oil with the unit right out of the package.  On the very first hit, we received an enormous, flavorful cloud of vapor, confirming the J-PEN was working as advertised.

Even with daily charging, frequent use drained the battery to empty with less than a day’s intense testing, leaving us stranded a few times without a way to medicate.  This is a trade-off for small battery size, so it’s not a bad idea to invest in a backup battery (almost any 510 thread will do) which saved us more than once while out and about.  Especially with several hours needed for a full charge, vigilance in tracking battery life is critical, since no one wants to be out of commision that long.  The J-PEN II comes with an extended wire on the charger to keep weight off your usb port connector.  However, because the unit charges through the atomizer connection, it is impossible to vape while charging.

Because of the design of the air flow regulator, the clean-up for the J-PEN was a snap.  With CO2 oils, it just required wiping down the inside with a paper towel.  Waxes and shatters might need some high-grade rubbing alcohol as a solvent.  Regardless, the J-PEN required much less maintenance than any other vape pen we’ve tested for reliable, issue-free use.

Overall, we couldn’t have been happier with the innovation included into the J-PEN.  We have yet to review a better small format vape pen, and the sleek design and mini-size make it a versatile solution for the discerning vaper.

Move information at vaporoustechnologies.com