Kapten Kanel Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Am i the only one who kinda misses the egyptian? I never use it anymore because of the phunnel and its hassle-free use and in general better smoking. What im meaning is the DIY things that were going around for the egyptian, simluting a phunnel with foil, weird techniques involving covering the whole bowl with foil for epic heat transer and similar, the phunnel killed all this. Are there any similar things for the phunnel? The scalli mod always seemed more like gimmick to me, didnt really smoke better or change anything, at least for me. It was supposed to save shisha and force the airflow through the tobacco but i didnt really notice any difference. SO, everybody, dig out your old egyptian and give it a revival! Gonna try my KM egyptian bowl for the first time in a long time, i remember that i thought the flavour was a bit stronger (wouldnt be so weird seeing how the heated air really goes through all the tobacco and not just "over" it) with the egyptian when i transferred to the phunnel. The phunnel does give longer sessions, that cant be argued, considering how it saves the "juices" but it has some downsides. Gonna pack a bowl right now, back in a min with the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 If you want a regular bowl/ phunnel get a super chief.. ..[img]http://www.texashookah.com/images/tangierssuperchief.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapten Kanel Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='cotsi95' timestamp='1312313100' post='518347'] If you want a regular bowl/ phunnel get a super chief.. ..[img]http://www.texashookah.com/images/tangierssuperchief.jpg[/img] [/quote] Ive always been interested in trying on of those, they are not available in sweden so i need to order it from the US, which means it would end up around $60 with USPS, not sure i want to do that considering the mixed reviews about it (at least what ive seen). Most of the tobacco would still be above the holes and therefore the "egyptian" issue still exists? Or am i missing something? On a side note, kinda funny, this just shows how long it has been since i used an egyptian, i forgot that you are supposed to poke holes over the whole bowl, i avoided the middle, phunnel-style Just started the session, massive amount of coal, 3 cocobricos (6 coconaras), the first thing im noticing is the ease of draw, poking holes over the phunnel on a phunnelbowl always seemed retarded to me (just letting plain air through?) so my bowls always has a rather "hard" draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochise Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 You know I've never picked up a phunnel bowl- not because of lack of curiousity- more like lack of funds when I remember it (or I remember and have money but all I find is cheap Chinese knock-offs). But I always seem to be smoking from a Mya bowl or an Egyptian in the end. So I guess I'm like...hipster hookah smoker now! "Dude I was smoking out of Egyptians before the revival made it cool..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapten Kanel Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 At the moment, im noticing a lack of clouds, and a certain harshness/tingle that im not used to, the phunnel does produce bigger clouds but ive gotten this idea that it produces "thin" clouds compared to the egyptian, which i think made a bit thicker more white and "billowing" clouds, but maybe its the thicker hose (nammor), forcing the smoke through a thinner hose like a standard MYA hose or similar should make the smoke more compact? Am i onto something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapten Kanel Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='Cochise' timestamp='1312315565' post='518349'] You know I've never picked up a phunnel bowl- not because of lack of curiousity- more like lack of funds when I remember it (or I remember and have money but all I find is cheap Chinese knock-offs). But I always seem to be smoking from a Mya bowl or an Egyptian in the end. So I guess I'm like...hipster hookah smoker now! "Dude I was smoking out of Egyptians before the revival made it cool..." [/quote] Haha [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/QHOQf.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapten Kanel Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Well, i think the egyptian is going back in the old stash, phunnel is better in every aspect. I think the egyptian produces slightly better flavor but its irrelevant, almost unnoticable. Damn these clouds are shitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 i used phunnels almost exclusively for a while, and then switched to crown bowls, and now, i almost exclusively use a small egyptian bowl i got in spain a year ago...i just have MUCH better results using it. the draw is better, i don't have to worry about the foil getting sucked down, the clouds are better... idk whats up with me, but i casnt get my phunnels and crowns to function as well as they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have a wide, shallow egyptian bowl that I love for drier tobaccos. It's a beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I would smoke out of my Egyptian, but I only have Tangiers... Tapatalk'd via iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='Kapten Kanel' timestamp='1312315105' post='518348'] [quote name='cotsi95' timestamp='1312313100' post='518347'] If you want a regular bowl/ phunnel get a super chief.. ..[img]http://www.texashookah.com/images/tangierssuperchief.jpg[/img] [/quote] Ive always been interested in trying on of those, they are not available in sweden so i need to order it from the US, which means it would end up around $60 with USPS, not sure i want to do that considering the mixed reviews about it (at least what ive seen). Most of the tobacco would still be above the holes and therefore the "egyptian" issue still exists? Or am i missing something? On a side note, kinda funny, this just shows how long it has been since i used an egyptian, i forgot that you are supposed to poke holes over the whole bowl, i avoided the middle, phunnel-style Just started the session, massive amount of coal, 3 cocobricos (6 coconaras), the first thing im noticing is the ease of draw, poking holes over the phunnel on a phunnelbowl always seemed retarded to me (just letting plain air through?) so my bowls always has a rather "hard" draw. [/quote] You can load them 2 ways. In the trough and only in the trough and in the trough tightly and loosely over the holes. I have a mini sc and its ok. VERY loud compared to a phunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I still use my egyptians... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I don't get egyptians where I live. Yeah you heard it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='vendetta_revived' timestamp='1312320759' post='518362'] I don't get egyptians where I live. Yeah you heard it right. [/quote] What sort of bowls ARE available?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapten Kanel Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='vendetta_revived' timestamp='1312320759' post='518362'] I don't get egyptians where I live. Yeah you heard it right. [/quote] You live in erics lounge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochise Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='Kapten Kanel' timestamp='1312316431' post='518351'] [quote name='Cochise' timestamp='1312315565' post='518349'] You know I've never picked up a phunnel bowl- not because of lack of curiousity- more like lack of funds when I remember it (or I remember and have money but all I find is cheap Chinese knock-offs). But I always seem to be smoking from a Mya bowl or an Egyptian in the end. So I guess I'm like...hipster hookah smoker now! "Dude I was smoking out of Egyptians before the revival made it cool..." [/quote] Haha [img]http://i.imgur.com/QHOQf.jpg[/img] [/quote] Hahahah I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I use my hemi bowl for Nakhla ALL THE TIME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I use an egyptian unless I am smoking Tangiers. I think it takes slightly less effort to pack an egyptian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='antouwan' timestamp='1312317765' post='518354'] i used phunnels almost exclusively for a while, and then switched to crown bowls, and now, i almost exclusively use a small egyptian bowl i got in spain a year ago...i just have MUCH better results using it. the draw is better, i don't have to worry about the foil getting sucked down, the clouds are better... idk whats up with me, but i casnt get my phunnels and crowns to function as well as they used to. [/quote] Shou hayda I use my Lebanese terra cotta bowls 95% of the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1312321127' post='518363'] [quote name='vendetta_revived' timestamp='1312320759' post='518362'] I don't get egyptians where I live. Yeah you heard it right. [/quote] What sort of bowls ARE available?? [/quote] Only mya bowls and mod bowls! The search is on! [quote name='Kapten Kanel' timestamp='1312322267' post='518365'] [quote name='vendetta_revived' timestamp='1312320759' post='518362'] I don't get egyptians where I live. Yeah you heard it right. [/quote] You live in erics lounge? [/quote] How I wish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1312325698' post='518375'] [quote name='antouwan' timestamp='1312317765' post='518354'] i used phunnels almost exclusively for a while, and then switched to crown bowls, and now, i almost exclusively use a small egyptian bowl i got in spain a year ago...i just have MUCH better results using it. the draw is better, i don't have to worry about the foil getting sucked down, the clouds are better... idk whats up with me, but i casnt get my phunnels and crowns to function as well as they used to. [/quote] Shou hayda I use my Lebanese terra cotta bowls 95% of the time! [/quote] akeed ya zalame, bas ana mish mitl alwa7ash....y3ani, ana mish mitlak, ya akroooottt! and yeah, i just used my crown mini – doesn't perform like it used to...what's wrong!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 pff come on female bowls are for wa7ashes bas il efendi yista3mil il ras il mzakkar [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapten Kanel Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Smoking AF golden grape again, from my phunnel. I just have one thing to say, if you are using a egyptian and never tried a phunnel, buy one NOW! You will not regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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