This is my absolute favorite way to smoke now. It's SO cute, looks precious on the shelf or on the table, and it hits incredibly well. I don't use it with a cone very often but it is a cool feature. When I did use it with a cone, I paired it with the prayer hands joint holder for easy clearing. I will say, this doesn't work with my hand-rolled joints, I have to use cones with it so the filter is long enough to take in and out. I also had to figure out that you have to kind of tilt it wasn't from you when pulling, if you get too enthusiastic, you will get splashed in the mouth. I just keep the water level low and make sure I'm being gentle and that makes sure I'm not inhaling water