RORA Honeycomb Glass Bong 18mm Review

RORA has carved a niche making affordable glass that doesn't feel cheap, and this honeycomb perc bong is a great example. The flat honeycomb disc at the base of the downstem shatters the smoke into hundreds of tiny bubbles, maximising water contact for a noticeably smoother, cooler hit than a plain beaker. It's the kind of filtration you expect from high-end scientific glass, at a fraction of the price.

Built to Last (Enough)

The borosilicate build is solid — the glass is thick enough to survive day-to-day use and the 18mm joints are clean and precise. The twin joint gives you flexibility: run a standard bowl, add an ash catcher, or swap in a different downstem. It's not Sovereignty-level craftsmanship, but for £28.99 it's remarkably well made and hits far above its weight class.

Keep It Clean

The one thing to know: honeycomb percs are glorious to hit but tedious to clean. Resin collects in those tiny holes fast, so keep up a weekly soak with Formula 420 or isopropyl alcohol or the draw will slow right down. Keep it clean and this is one of the best-value smooth-hitting bongs in the UK. See how it compares in our best bongs UK roundup.

Water Level: Cover the Disc, Nothing More

Honeycomb discs are fussy about water, so here's the method I settled on: fill until the disc is just submerged with a slim margin above it, then test with an empty bowl. Every hole should bubble evenly on a steady pull. If half the disc sits idle, add a splash; if the draw feels soupy and slow, you've overfilled — pour a little out. Resist the urge to flood the chamber for "extra filtration", because a drowned honeycomb just adds drag without adding smoothness. A modest level also keeps the twin joint splash-free on the clear, which matters when you're running an ash catcher up top.

Draw and Filtration Character Against Plain Beakers

Against a straight beaker like the Grav Labs beaker, the difference is immediate: where the beaker chugs in big open bubbles, the honeycomb breaks each pull into a fizz of micro-bubbles that feels creamier and lands noticeably cooler. Flavour takes a small hit — heavy diffusion always mutes terps slightly — but your throat will thank you on bigger pulls. The trade is drag: a clean honeycomb pulls easy, but even a week of neglect tightens it up as holes start clogging. Keep on top of cleaning and it's the smoother piece; let it go and the plain beaker wins by default.

Who Should Skip It

Honesty time. If you hate maintenance, skip the honeycomb — a clogged disc smokes worse than a basic beaker and you'll resent the soak routine within a month. Low-tolerance or flavour-first smokers who take small, tasty pulls won't feel the benefit either; a simple beaker preserves flavour better for that style. And if your household runs more like a rugby clubhouse, fragile perc holes plus clumsy hands equals heartbreak — get something built for punishment like the Thick Ass Glass beaker instead. But if you take proper pulls, clean without grumbling, and want maximum smoothness for £28.99, this is exactly your piece.

RORA Honeycomb Bong FAQ

Why has the draw gone tight and slow?
Clogged perc holes — completely normal for honeycombs. Soak the piece in warm isopropyl with coarse salt, rinse thoroughly, and the draw comes straight back. Cleaning weekly prevents it getting bad in the first place.

Can I use the twin joint for an ash catcher?
Yes, that's the point of it. A catcher on the second joint keeps ash and most resin out of the honeycomb, which roughly doubles the time between deep cleans.

Is it fragile?
The 5mm-plus walls handle normal daily use fine, but the honeycomb disc itself is the vulnerable bit — never force brushes through the holes and never plunge it from hot soak to cold rinse.