Finally got my unit, sipping from it as I write this post. As some may know I've started my vaping journey with a Volcano Hybrid which I didn't like, the bought a Tafée Bowle which I love and still enjoy but as a house portable unit rather than a truly portable one because of its poor battery. I'm a slow sipper, I like taking as many hits as possible at low temp before gradually going all the way up, and the Bowle's battery doesn't last me 2 bowls without a refill... Hence the order of a Tinymight.
Hell I love it! I only have the short and long stem as accessory, but even with the short stem I'm really enjoying it. Compared to the Bowle the vapor tastes harsher but not in a bad way, particularly if you're like me and are trying to permanently give up on combustion. The vape from the TM with no accessory fills the throat more similarly to combustion than the TB, which is smoother and tastier. I can say the same about the way it hits: I'm using the TM (as many hits as possible at 6 then 7.5 then 8.5) same way as the TB ( as many hits as possible at 2 then 3 then 4) but the TM hits me harder even using it that way. The TB has a more gradual and mellow hit using it that way (haven't tried the TB starting straight at 3 or 4 yet).
The TM takes longer to heat up then the TB - I need to press and hold the TB for 5-6 seconds before it vibrates to take the hit, the light on the TB turns to green after 2-3 seconds only) but who cares, it's still very much on demand in my book. And the TM seems to heat up better, particularly during the first hits - of which I find the TB not to be so great at.
In terms of design I was surprised at how small it actually is. It looks and feels like one of those "box" e-cigarettes, only double the size, and much better looking as made of wood and not plastic. The shape also feels super comfortable in the hands. I like the way it vibrates, and how discreet it is to use. Of course, I love the swappable battery option and am abusing it with pleasure, only using an external charger to juice them up. I also really like the packaging it came in with, I'll sure use those small bags daily instead of storing them in a cupboard like I usually do with packages.
To be nitpicking, a couple of downsides:
- The short stem does get quite hot when going to settings 7.5 and above. The longer stem is better at this, and there are even better options such as j hooks, but at the cost of portability. Requires choices and compromises, but easy ones to make.
- The battery hatch requires either a coin or a tool to open it. We don't use coins in Congo where I live, so I'll have to think of carrying a small tool to be able to replace my battery on the go.
- The setting wheel turns nice and easily, but the numbers printed around it are really small, using a color that doesn't contrast well with the aluminium of the bottom at most angles. I can't read them without putting my glasses on. I'll use a waterproof black marker to highlight 6, 7.5 and 8.5 with it to solve this, but it's just sad I have to tag my device this way, some darker and slightly larger printing in the first place would've made the trick.
Other than these, I find it perfect. I'll be using the TB more during the day for its smoother and slightly tastier hits, enabling me to remain more concentrated at work, and the TM in the evenings, for stronger hits. It'll also definitely be my on the go portable device, there is just no possible comparison with the Bowle on that front. If I were to keep only one... the choice would be tough but at the moment I'd say Tinymight. Let's see if the feeling remains once the honeymoon is over!
I'm done buying new vaporizers for a while, I have spent a mouthful already in the last couple of months, particularly as I confirmed a second TM order for my daughter. So I'll just get the bubbler + longer stem they sell on the TM website as accessories and rest with it. Enjoy yours in the meantime!