I’ve taken to calling CBD-Rich products “CBD-Eazy,” which, for me, is a combination of the easy, breezy, beautiful Cover Girl slogan and the take-it-easy effects associated with CBD.
I like to think of myself in a music video with my hair slow-mo blowing in the wind, sun-kissed skin, and friends all around. And yet, the thing I hear most frequently is, “I don’t feel anything!”
Correct. CBD is non-intoxicating, so you’re unaware of all the work this little compound does behind (your) scenes. It’s a superb healing agent that can help you feel like the star of your show by reducing inflammation, anxiety, and other pains preventing you from living your best life.
I kept hearing about the futuristic, gorgeous dosist Calm CBD pen and its many accolades for its modern design, recyclability, and groundbreaking battery technology, making it one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2016.
Will the one-time-use CBD pen live up to all the praise? We’ll find out in this in-depth evaluation.
Packaging, Labeling & Product Design
The preloaded CBD pen comes in a sleek yet simply designed white box with charcoal blue text and accents on the top and bottom.
The bar graph on the back of the sturdy box visually stimulates the levels of THC, CBD, accessory cannabinoids, and the top five terpenes, which is a rare packaging find. I just wish the graph had a numbered representation and that the “accessory cannabinoids” were explicitly revealed.
The dosist packaging also includes the THC and CBD milligram content, lot number, manufacturing and expiration dates, and other compliance info.
The dosist calm pen comes encased in a tamper-proof, see-through plastic container. Inside is the white cylinder, just a little wider than your pinky finger, compatible with the iPhone generation’s style expectations. The design is discreet, though it’s also something you want to be seen using. I’d feel slick using it at a show or another public event.
Quality, Ease of Use
Not only does this dosist pen hit smooth, but it also vibrates! The same constant formula and airflow create a consistent, delightful experience that I appreciate.
Oil quality is the second half of the equation, and I look for cartridges and one-time-use pens with thick, golden oil. Dosist Calm certainly delivers, though with a slight cloudiness that made me raise an eyebrow.
Dosist has even done the thinking for you, so just inhale, and you’re off to the races. Each hit has 2.25mg of CBD dominant oil, and the pen gently vibrates after three seconds, letting you know you’ve gotten a “proper hit.”
As soon as I took my first “dose,” the sweet and sour cherry flavor indicative of CBD (I don’t know why CBD has that flavor) hit my tongue and made my mouth water. It’s easily one of my favorite flavors, as the oil used in the dosist Calm pen showcases the terpene profile beautifully.
Every pen is designed with its own state-of-the-art recyclable battery – a nice gesture toward Mother Earth.
However, each battery is very much its own animal, and getting accustomed to each dosist pen’s particular quirk takes a bit of finessing (i.e., learning how much you need to “pull” to get a hit).
Potency, Effectiveness & Affordability
Before trying this, I was feeling anxious. After taking the three suggested doses an hour for experienced cannabis users, my anxiety immediately subsided.
Still, this recommended calm dose was too little for me. Given its efficacy in helping handle my anxiety, I’d give this product five out of five stars if I could gauge my own doses and take larger puffs at a time.
This CBD-rich formula provides focused clarity, which isn’t so much of a “high” as it is a nervous system soother. The suggested “3 doses/hour for experienced cannabis users” was much too little for me.
At only $30, this Calm pen provides 250mg of CBD over 100 hits. If you need just a bit to feel the effects or are new to cannabis, this is a solid entry-level pen–if you don’t mind spending a little extra.
Nugg Score: How the Nugg Team Rates This Product
Packaging: 5/5
- Beautiful, humble design.
- Tamper-proof white plastic box.
- The slipcase includes a vape pen and an instruction pamphlet.
- The product stays well-protected.
Labeling: 4.5/5
- The pamphlet contains detailed info: how to use, dosage, tips, warnings, and recycling instructions.
- A helpful bar graph that reveals cannabinoids and terpene profiles.
- Comprehensive compliance info.
- A numbered representation on the graph would give this a 5.
Cartridge Quality: 5/5
- Pre-filled, CBD-dominant “dose pen” is a unique and innovative way to consume cannabis oil.
- It allows for precise dosing and shuts off after you’ve medicated.
- High-quality device.
Taste: 5/5
- A delicious sweet and sour cherry flavor that stimulates my palate and makes my taste buds do backflips.
Vapor Quality: 5/5
- As smooth as it gets.
- You might not realize you’ve taken a hit until you exhaled or feel the pen vibrate.
Oil Quality: 4.5/5
- Thick golden oil with minor cloudiness.
Ease of Use: 4/5
- A state-of-the-art recyclable battery is a plus.
- It provides the exact dosage each time.
- You can’t always get the perfect pull on the first attempt.
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
- Wonderfully effective.
- Felt anxiety subside immediately after taking the suggested dose.
- The dosage was too low for me; I needed more.
- It would be a five if I could gauge my own doses or take larger single puffs.
Consistency: 5/5
- Top-notch consistency, giving you the same formula and dosage each time.
Affordability: 3.5/5
- This pen has 250mg of CBD and costs only $30. It averages 100 hits, making it worth it for new consumers or those looking for a discreet CBD pen.
Overall Rating: 4.6
With its elegant design, accurate dosing, vibration, dependable formula, and fruity sour taste, the Calm pen by dosist sets the bar high for vape pens by creating a dependable experience I can trust. While the hefty price for so little CBD vape oil isn’t worth it if you’re a regular cannabis user or want more bang for your buck, it’s ideal for small and accurate dosing.
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