KandyPens Rubi Kit
E-cigs tend to have pretty basic kits and the KandyPens Rubi is no different, here’s what’s inside it:
- KandyPens Rubi
- 1 mL refillable Rubi pod
- micro-USB cable
You’ll have to find your own e-liquid of course, I recommend Element e-liquids. They have a wide variety of flavors and types, including the latest hotness, nicotine salts. They’re a great way to break in your Rubi.
Key Features of the KandyPens Rubi
The big deal is the refillable pod of course, but there are some other features that’ll catch your attention, let’s take a look:
- Compatible w/ a variety of e-liquids
- 1 mL Rubi pod can be filled w/ any e-liquid you want
- Draw activated, no power button needed
- Micro-USB cable can be easily replaced
- Completely leak proof
- Retails for $49.95 directly from KandyPens, use coupon code TVG25 for a 25% sitewide discount
KandyPens Rubi Design
The KandyPens Rubi is four inches tall, slightly taller than other e-cigs but still really small of course. It has a smooth, rounded design that’s rather elegant. The mouthpiece feels comfortable and it’s easy to remove when you need to refill the Rubi pod. Refilling is pretty easy but you have to be precise to avoid spills. You just twist the rubber stopper on the Rubi pod and pull on its wings to remove it when it’s time for a refill.
The only problem I have with the design is that there isn’t a window or portal to monitor the level of e-liquid. You have to remove the mouthpiece to check or wait till the flavor goes off. Neither is an ideal solution but this isn’t a huge problem, it’s just an inconvenience.
E-cigs are notoriously easy to use and the Rubi is no different:
- Remove the mouthpiece from the Rubi’s body.
- Remove the rubber stopper from the pod, fill the pod with your e-liquid, and replace the stopper.
- Prime the Rubi pod. *details below*
- Replace the mouthpiece on the Rubi’s body and inhale.
It’s important to prime the Rubi pod before step 4, this is a very short, quick process. Simply inhale from the mouthpiece 3-5 times before moving on to step 4. Skipping this step will result in dry hits and you definitely don’t want that. You only need to do this once per Rubi pod.
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I expected a lot from the KandyPens Rubi and it didn’t let me down. This e-cig hit the jackpot no matter what kind of e-liquid I was using. I tried it with nicotine salts and with e-juices of varying VG/PG ratios and got full flavor and voluminous vapor every time.
The Rubi pod uses a ceramic coil lined with Japanese cotton and, aside from providing excellent flavor, it’s pretty durable. I used the Rubi a lot without any performance decline, so it’s unlikely that the mouthpiece will need frequent replacing. The leak proof design works too, I didn’t get any spit back or dry hits the entire time I used it.
Draw resistance is nice and smooth and it works great whether you’re using MTL (mouth to lung) or DLI (direct lung inhale) techniques. This is one of the more versatile e-cigs I’ve used so far.
Battery and Charging
Battery Type – 280 mAh Li ion
Battery Duration – 1-2 hours= ~250 puffs
Charge Time – ~80 minutes
KandyPens Rubi vs Similar E-cigs
KandyPens Rubi vs JUUL
Every new e-cig has to be compared to the JUUL, it’s the king of the e-cig marketplace.The JUUL is a closed pod system though, which means that you can only vape what JUUL gives you. Here is a brief look at their differences, for more details check out my Rubi vs JUUL comparison:
The JUUL is still great but now it has some serious competition in the Rubi.
KandyPens Rubi vs KandyPens Feather
Yep, KandyPens has just entered the e-cig market and already they’re competing against themselves. They’re not pulling any punches either, since the Feather is also a great e-cig. Here’s what you can expect from it:
Even though the Feather is also an open pod design, it’s more specialized than the Rubi.
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