What the heck is a Monocled MFLB?
Why it's the sweetest little dry herb vape this side of the Steam Punk River! You know, the river that time has forgotten and art has prevailed. Where wood and brass can be free to serve as a beautiful vaporizer as well as a bauble to feast ones eyes upon.
The Magic Flight Launch Box (MFLB) has been around for years and was one of the first (if not THE first) portable herb vaporizers that truly vaporized. A simple concept kept simple until now. Adding the steam punk artisan-crafted top lid has reignited my old passion for this little wooden box. It gives it a touch of mystery and romance.
Most other portable vapes for herb exist in a world of electronics, metal armor and Chinese imports. But not Magic Flight vaporizers and especially not the Monocled MFLB. The Monocle lives in a world of enchantment, love and nature. I say nature because you can drop this thing in a river (even the Steam Punk River) and it will most likely live to vape another day.
Magic Flight takes pride in their craft. They care about what they do, and it shows in the messages of love inscribed on the back of every MFLB vaporizer:
“Love is that which enables choice. Love is always stronger than fear. Always choose on the basis of love.”
Who couldn't use that daily reminder during a nice vape session?
Let's take a look at the how's and what's of this vaporizer...
Look and Feel
The MFLB is a little wooden box. Simply designed to do one thing and do it well - vape herbs! Compared to other fancy pants vapes out there, at first glance the Launch Box can look a little, well, primitive. The battery juts out making it the obvious power source.
The wooden box is small enough to be discreet while still holding enough herb to vape a couple sessions. One of the best parts of this vape is the kit which includes a tin that holds all you need and more. I’m always amazed how much extra stuff and herb stash can fit in the little MFLB tin, it’s an easy companion with it’s own space.
Ease of Use
Simplicity is the name of the Launch Box game. It’s simple to use. Push in the battery when you want it to vape, stop pushing the battery when you’re done hitting. Sipping your hit will go a long way when using the MFLB. Lighter, smooth hits are had with the Launch Box.
After each session it is highly recommended to use the included MFLB Brush to sweep out left over herb material. The screen is not replaceable but it is included in the stellar Magic Flight warranty should anything happen to the screen, you’re covered. Overall you don’t really need to worry about the screen. Note it may turn dark over time but this is normal.
Different types of MFLB Stems are available. One glass stem is included. Or you can be a savage and take your hit directly from the wooden box using no stem, to each his own!
Battery/Session Time
Two special brass colored batteries are included with the Monocled MFLB and the batteries last a fair amount of time. The Magic Flight website gives a rather conservative estimate on what to expect from their batteries saying one battery supports one load and one trench load gives about 4-8 draws. I have found the batteries last quite a bit longer than this but I love a good low expectation and then it being exceeded.
In my experience one fully charged battery will last 2-4 sessions (or full trenches) and I get about 5-10 draws per trench full as long as I’m sipping lightly as prescribed. It’s highly suggested to grab an extra pack of Magic Flight batteries. Magic Flight has sourced the best batteries for their vaporizers and I trust they know what’s good. If you are in a pinch, you can strip the outer plastic coating off other brands of batteries but they must be AA NiMH rechargeable with 2000 mAh capacity or greater (repeat, take off any plastic coating).
The Magic Flight batteries take about 4 hours to fully charge from empty and can recharge about 500 times if treated well. Be sure to use the rubber end cap provided for the batteries! If the battery comes in contact with metal it will start to heat up. I learned this the hard way. You do not want your battery to come in contact with any loose change in a purse or pocket. HOT!
Versatility
Herbs are from mother nature, and should be treated with respect. The MFLB Monocle does just that. It provides a beautiful sanctuary for those finely ground up herbs in a cozy trench, and then vaporizes them to the perfect slightly popcorn taste us herb vapers know so well.
The Magic Flight Launch Box is a vape for herbs. If you wan to use it to vape extracts, grab a Magic Flight Concentrate Tray. With the concentrate tray you can vape extracts with the MFLB but we suggest using it in conjunction with the Magic Flight Power Adapter to keep the strain on the batteries to a minimum. The Power Adapter allows you to plug into a wall outlet for unlimited power (*muahahahaha*evil power hungry laugh).
Portability
Magic Flight only makes portable vaporizers and they do it well. The MFLB Monocle fits in the palm of my hand, and I have rather small hands. All you need to vape on the go is included in the aforementioned tin of awesomeness. It’s one of my favorite dry herb vapes because it has it’s own carrying box, making it very portable.
Heat Up Time
Instant! You insert the battery into the MFLB and voila! Contact is made! Let the conduction and sipping begin!
Flavor/Taste
The MFLB is known for crisp, clean vapor flavor. It is not known for big vapor cloud production. Although, if the stars are aligned and the herb is right you can get some knock-you-on-your-tushie hits.
Durability
Now don’t come to me if your MFLB experiences a Steam Punk River dunking and doesn’t survive the night. I heard from a guy who knows a guy who dunked their MFLB in a river and it is working to this day. So the river claim might be an old vape wives tale, but I like it. And the science behind the simple design does lend itself to durability.
The Launch Box is a solid little box and adding the Monocle feature doesn’t really make it any more delicate. The brass is of good quality and the lens is a thick optical grade. It feels solidly built.
The same Monocled top piece can also be found on the Muad’Dib Concentrate Box. If you’re looking to use your vape with extracts or oils, we highly recommend the Muad’Dib. I say get both and start a little steam punk ganja club (and invite me please!).
Price
$149.00, only $30 more than the classic acrylic slide-top MFLB model.
Warranty
Magic Flight wants the Launch Box working and in your hand for enjoyment. I know this because it shows in their generous Lifetime Functional Warranty policy. They are quick to repair your vaporizer if anything should happen to the box, screen, or heating element after normal use. Must be a real MFLB, obviously. Fake MFLB’s do exist so be sure to buy from a trusted vaporizer store like this very website!
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As always, my precious, fellow vaper, reach out with any questions and keep on vapin' on!
xoxo, Vapor Rae