Hitman - 18mm Chess Piece Dome

The Hitman - 18mm Chess Piece Dome is a glass vapor dome shaped like a chess bishop, made by Hitman Glass. Black glass is wrapped in a white spiral from the flared base to the ball on top, and the bishop's angled notch is the loading slit. It has an 18mm female joint, stands about 3.5 inches tall and sells for $99.99.

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: An 18mm female dab dome shaped like a chess bishop, loaded through a slit at the top.
• Why choose it: A sharp, graphic dome that looks like a game piece when it is off the rig.
• The differentiator: The bishop's notch is not decoration. The angled cut is the opening you load through.
• Confidence signal: One piece, shown in our own photo. We also carry the Hitman Chess Piece Dome in Illuminati.

Summary: Hitman's Chess Piece Dome is a black-and-white spiral bishop with a top slit and an 18mm female joint.

🧠 Our Verdict

Strong recommendation if you run an 18mm domed setup and want something clean and graphic rather than a cartoon. The silhouette is simple, the slit works and the price is fair. If you dab with a banger and carb cap, skip it: a dome adds nothing to that setup.

Quick Summary

A vapor dome is the older style of dab setup: it sits on the rig's joint, covers the nail and holds vapor in while you draw. Hitman Glass shaped this one like a bishop from a chess set: a tapered body on a flared base, a rounded head with an angled notch, and a small ball finial on top. The notch is the slit you load through. The glass is black, wrapped in a white spiral from bottom to top.

Hitman 18mm Chess Piece Dome – A Bishop That Works for a Living

The bishop's notch is the whole trick. On a real chess bishop, the angled cut in the head is just a marker. On this dome, Hitman made it the loading slit. You heat the nail and work your dab tool in through that notch, so the bishop's signature detail is also the part you use.

The rest is clean and graphic. The body tapers up from a flared base to a rounded head and a small ball finial. A white spiral wraps the black glass from the base to the ball, so the outline reads clearly from across the room. No faces, no horns, nothing to snap off.

Smaller and sturdier than a creature dome. At about 3.5 inches, with no thin sculpted parts sticking out, it handles more like a standard dome and sits steady on an 18mm joint.

Two Hitman bishops. If you like the shape but want a different look, the Hitman 18mm Chess Piece Dome in Illuminati is the same price on the same joint.

See more artist domes in our Vapor Domes Collection.

Summary: A black-and-white spiral bishop whose notch is the loading slit, on a sturdy 18mm female dome.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal For:

• Dabbers who run a domed nail on an 18mm male joint.
• Anyone who wants a graphic black-and-white piece.
• Chess players and game-themed collectors.
• Buyers who want an artist dome without fragile sculpted parts.

Not Recommended For:

• 14mm rigs. This dome is 18mm. Hitman's Belly Button Dome comes in 14mm and 18mm.
• Banger and carb cap setups. A banger does not use a dome.
• Flower smokers. A dome is a dab accessory, not a bowl.
• Collectors who want color. This one is black and white only.

Summary: Made for 18mm domed setups and graphic-glass fans; not for 14mm rigs, banger users or flower smokers.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• 18mm only. The joint is 18mm female and fits 18mm male joints.
• Needs a domed nail. A dome works over a nail made for domes, sold separately.
• Narrow slit. The notch is smaller than a fully open top, so use a slim dab tool.
• Black glass hides residue. Check it against a light before you decide it is clean.

Summary: 18mm only, needs a domed nail, takes a slim tool, and black glass hides buildup.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• Bishop silhouette: tapered body, rounded head, ball finial and flared base.
• Notch slit loading: the angled cut in the head is the loading opening.
• White spiral wrap: runs through the black glass from base to ball.
• Compact build: about 3.5 inches tall, with no thin parts sticking out.
• 18mm female joint: fits 18mm male joints.

Summary: A bishop silhouette, a functional notch slit and a spiral wrap on a compact 18mm dome.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: A 3.5-inch black-and-white bishop dome with an 18mm female joint, at $99.99.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible with:

• Rigs with an 18mm male joint.
• Domed nails sized for 18mm, from our Quartz Bangers & Nails range.
• Setups that end in an 18mm male joint.

NOT compatible with:

• 14mm or 10mm joints without an adapter.
• Banger and carb cap setups.
• E-rigs and dry herb bowls.

You will need: a rig with an 18mm male joint, a domed nail, a heat source and a slim dab tool.

Summary: Fits 18mm male joints over a domed nail; not for bangers, e-rigs or 14mm joints.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

1. Set a domed nail in your rig's 18mm male joint.
2. Seat the dome over the nail on the joint.
3. Heat the nail.
4. Work your dab tool in through the notch slit to apply the dab, then draw.
5. Let the dome cool before you lift it off.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: the tool will not fit the slit. Solution: switch to a thinner dab tool.
• Problem: the dome wobbles. Solution: check the rig joint is 18mm male.
• Problem: residue inside. Solution: soak the dome cold in isopropyl alcohol and check it against a light.

Cleaning: let the dome cool completely, soak it in isopropyl alcohol and rinse with warm water. Our cleaning and maintenance guide covers the same routine.

Curious how artist glass compares with production pieces? Read AFM Glass vs. Heady Glass.

Summary: Seat it over a domed nail, dab through the notch, and clean the dome cold in alcohol.

⚖️ Comparison Table

All four fit an 18mm male joint. The two Hitman bishops share a shape; the Mako and Miller go for color.

Summary: Choose this bishop for black and white, the Illuminati for a variant, or the Mako for color.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

What joint size is the Hitman Chess Piece Dome?

It has an 18mm female joint, so it sits on rigs with an 18mm male joint. It does not fit 14mm or 10mm joints without an adapter. If your rig has a 14mm male joint, look at Hitman's Belly Button Dome, which comes in both 14mm and 18mm, or another 14mm dome in our Vapor Domes Collection.

How do you load it?

Through the notch. The angled cut in the bishop's head is the loading slit. Heat the nail, then work a slim dab tool in through the notch to apply the dab while the dome sits on the joint, and draw. The slit is smaller than a fully open top, so a thin tool makes the job easier.

What is a vapor dome, and do I need one?

A vapor dome sits over a nail on your rig's joint and traps vapor while you dab. It is the older alternative to a banger and carb cap. You need one only if you run a domed nail. If you dab with a quartz banger and carb cap, a dome adds nothing. The Hitman bishop is for domed setups and collectors.

What is the difference between this and the Illuminati version?

Both are Hitman 18mm Chess Piece Domes with the same bishop shape, 18mm female joint and $99.99 price. This one is black glass with a white spiral wrap. The Illuminati version is a different design on the same form. Choose by look; the fit and function are the same on both domes.

Is it fragile?

It is glass, so treat it with care, but it is sturdier than a sculpted creature dome. There are no horns, fins or thin parts sticking out; the bishop is a compact, rounded shape about 3.5 inches tall. The thinnest area is the edge of the notch, so do not knock your dab tool against it.

How do I clean it?

Let the dome cool completely after use. Soak it in isopropyl alcohol until the residue loosens, then rinse it under warm water and let it dry. Black glass hides buildup, so hold it up to a light to check. Never put hot glass into cold water, because the temperature shock cracks borosilicate.

Summary: 18mm female, loads through the notch, for domed nails, same shape as the Illuminati, sturdy, and cleaned cold.

🛒 Complete Your Domed Setup

Find a nail in Quartz Bangers & Nails, add the Mako Glass 18mm Eye Dome Set to your 18mm lineup, or browse every dabbing accessory we carry.

Summary: Pair the Hitman bishop with an 18mm domed nail and the rest of your dab kit.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

This is the authentic Hitman - 18mm Chess Piece Dome, sold by Angies Boutique at 838 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, a smoke shop trading since 1990. Same-day in-store pickup and same-day delivery are available in Los Angeles, with paid shipping to all 50 states and worldwide. Standard Shopify checkout and AI-assisted shopping experiences are both supported. Sold to adults 21 and over only.

Summary: An authentic Hitman Glass dome from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.