5" Frit Flat Head Hand Pipe

5" Frit Flat Head Hand Pipe: A Wide, Level Bowl Head

Round spoon heads are everywhere. This one goes flat and wide, with a pink ring framing the bowl like a target, and it makes a regular pipe look a lot more intentional.

The rest of the build is all about frit. Pick Confetti and you get clear glass packed with multicolor flecks from front to back. Pick Red & Blue and you get a solid red head over a deep blue frit body. Both have two small pink nubs on the sides of the head. We think it's one of the best-looking 5 inch pipes we've carried.

Why the Flat Head Stands Out

Easy to aim. The flat, wide head gives you a level target for your lighter. Less fumbling, more even burns.

Pink accent bowl. A ring of pink glass around the bowl opening ties both color options together and makes the bowl easy to spot.

Side nubs. Two small pink bumps on the head add color, help keep the pipe from rolling and give your fingers a rest point.

Frit, not paint. All the color is glass fused into glass (it won't flake, peel or wash off).

Colors and Options

Confetti is clear borosilicate stuffed with red, yellow, blue, green and white frit flecks. It's busy in the best way.

Red & Blue pairs a bright red head with a blue frit body for a bold two-color look.

Each pipe is hand-worked, so the frit spread and nub placement vary a little from piece to piece.

Specifications

How to Use It

Pack the bowl loosely (we like a medium grind), cover the side carb and light the top of the bowl. Draw slowly, then lift off the carb to clear the tube.

Pro Tip: Use the pink ring as your guide. Keep the flame inside it and you'll avoid scorching the frit around the bowl (soot on the head is the first thing people notice).

Who It's For

Frit fans: You want color in every inch of the glass. Same here, and our team's pick is Confetti.

Lighter-shy smokers: The flat, level head makes lighting easier to aim.

Collectors of odd shapes: A flat head spoon stands out on any shelf of round ones.

Worth Noting: The wide head and nubs make it bulkier than a slim spoon, so it's not the best fit for a tight jeans pocket.

Care and Cleaning

We tap out ash after each bowl and soak the pipe in 91% isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt when the draw starts to tighten. Rinse with warm water and let it dry (we leave ours bowl-down on a towel).

Warning: Let the pipe cool completely before cleaning. Hot glass under cold water can crack, and the nubs hold heat longer than the thin parts. Never put it in the dishwasher.

Common Questions

What makes the head flat?

The bowl head is shaped wide and flat on top instead of round like a typical spoon. That gives you a broad, level surface around the bowl opening. It makes lighting easier to aim and gives the pink accent ring around the bowl a clean frame.

What's the pink ring around the bowl?

The pink ring is a band of colored glass around the bowl opening. It's on both color options and sets the bowl apart from the rest of the head, so you can find it at a glance. It's fused into the glass, so it won't chip or wash off.

How is Confetti different from Red & Blue?

Confetti is clear glass packed with multicolor frit from the head to the mouthpiece. Red & Blue has a solid red head and a blue frit body. Both share the same flat head, pink bowl ring and small pink nubs, so the choice comes down to busy or bold.

What are the little bumps on the head for?

The two small pink nubs on the sides of the head are glass accents worked in by hand. They add a bit of color and help stop the pipe from rolling off a table. They also give your fingers a place to rest away from the bowl while you light.

Is this pipe 5 inches long?

Yes, the pipe is 5 inches from the front of the head to the mouthpiece. That's a comfortable everyday length that fits a bag or jacket pocket. The flat head is a bit wider than a round spoon head, so a padded case is the safest way to carry it.

Where is the carb on the flat head pipe?

The carb is a small hole on the side of the flat head, near the front. Cover it with a fingertip while you light and draw, then lift off to clear the smoke out of the tube. The nubs on the head make it easy to find the carb by feel.

Will the frit colors fade?

No, frit is crushed colored glass melted into the surface, so the color is permanent. Isopropyl alcohol and salt clean resin off without touching the frit. The only thing that dulls it is buildup inside the tube, and a soak clears that right up.

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