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Werkbund Zeus: a big depot from a Russian workshop

Werkbund has production done by hand in a Russian workshop. A clay mix is used and then given a heat-resistant glaze. The result is hookah bowls with good heat retention and even heat distribution.

The main line is the Zeus, a phunnel with an 18 to 22 gram depot. There is also a second line, the X Space Smoke Phunnel, which was developed for hookah pastes.

The key facts
  • Phunnel from a Russian workshop, with a heat-resistant glaze
  • Zeus with an 18 to 22 g depot, which means sessions of up to 90 minutes
  • Height approx. 12 cm, outer diameter approx. 7.5 cm, depot depth approx. 1.3 cm
  • Ten glazes on the Zeus, plus the Space Smoke edition
  • Priced at €19.99

What sets the Zeus apart

The clay mix stores heat well and passes it evenly to the tobacco. With a depot of 18 to 22 grams that matters, because otherwise the edges get hot while the middle is not there yet.

The phunnel build keeps the molasses in the depot rather than in the stem. The glazed surface makes cleaning easier, because less clings to the material. Because every bowl is made individually, colour and shape differ slightly.

Tip: at 1.3 cm depot depth and 18 to 22 grams you are best packing flat and evenly across the whole area. Heap it in the middle and the hookah tobacco sits too close to the heat.

The X Space Smoke Phunnel

The second line is a collaboration with Space Smoke. The bowl was developed for the brand's hookah pastes, but according to the maker it works with classic tobacco without any trouble. Several months of research and testing went into the development, according to the maker.

The depot holds around 20 grams of tobacco or paste, at a depot depth of 1.0 to 1.2 cm. That makes it a little flatter than the Zeus and correspondingly economical to pack. It works with heat management systems such as lotus-style attachments as well as with classic aluminium foil setups.

Which glazes are available?

The Zeus comes in ten variants. Depot and measurements are the same on all of them.

  • Van Gogh: multi-colour gradient, reminiscent of brush strokes
  • Nova: a light gradient
  • Stardust: speckled
  • Blitz: high-contrast texture
  • Gold: gold tone
  • Noir: black
  • Black & White: two-tone
  • Reptil: scale look
  • Nymph: a delicate colour gradient
  • Juventa: a strong shade

Which attachment fits?

At a 7.5 cm outer diameter any common smokebox fits, in aluminium as in stainless steel. With a depot this size stainless steel is more worthwhile than on small bowls, because you need more heat to bring the whole area along.

Please note: because they are handmade, shape and colour can differ slightly from the product photo. Small cracks in the glaze and bleeding can occur due to the material and are not grounds for a complaint.

These Werkbund bowls run best with us

Werkbund Phunnel Zeus Van Gogh: the boldest glaze in the line, an 18 to 22 g depot.

Werkbund Phunnel Zeus - Van Gogh Tobacco Bowl Werkbund Werkbund Phunnel Zeus - Van Gogh Tobacco Bowl View product

Werkbund Phunnel Zeus Nova: a lighter gradient, a little more restrained.

Werkbund Phunnel Zeus - Nova Tobacco Bowl Werkbund Werkbund Phunnel Zeus - Nova Tobacco Bowl View product

Werkbund Phunnel Zeus Blitz: high-contrast texture, the same bowl.

Werkbund Phunnel Zeus - Blitz Tobacco Bowl Werkbund Werkbund Phunnel Zeus - Blitz Tobacco Bowl View product

Werkbund X Space Smoke Phunnel Space: the Space Smoke edition with an approx. 20 g depot, for pastes and for tobacco.

Werkbund X Space Smoke Phunnel - Space Tobacco Bowl Werkbund Werkbund X Space Smoke Phunnel - Space Tobacco Bowl View product

FAQ: Werkbund hookah bowls

Where are Werkbund bowls made?

In a Russian workshop, by hand. A clay mix is used and then given a heat-resistant glaze.

How much tobacco fits in the Zeus?

About 18 to 22 grams. Depending on blend, setup and heat that gets you up to around 90 minutes.

Which lines are there?

Two: the Zeus in ten glazes and the X Space Smoke Phunnel in the Space variant.

What is different about the X Space Smoke Phunnel?

It was developed for hookah pastes and holds around 20 g. At 1.0 to 1.2 cm the depot is a little flatter than the Zeus. According to the maker it works with classic tobacco just as well.

What are the Zeus measurements?

Height approx. 12 cm, outer diameter approx. 7.5 cm, depot depth approx. 1.3 cm.

Which smokebox fits?

Any common one, in aluminium as in stainless steel. With a depot this size stainless steel does more for you, because you need more heat.

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