Pulsar Artist Series Grinder – Meditation

Julian Akbar is a featured artist in the Pulsar Artist Series who creates vibrantly colored, spiritually themed illustrations for Pulsar smoking accessories. His work across the series includes Meditation, Trippy Trip, and other designs that blend psychedelic color palettes with imagery drawn from world spiritual traditions and cosmic themes. The Meditation design specifically depicts a multi-armed figure — drawing from the iconography of multi-armed Hindu deities — seated in a meditative state beneath a rainbow that spans the composition. The figure is portrayed in the act of absorbing all of the universe, suggesting a state of total awareness and oneness. The design resonates with themes of mindfulness, expanded consciousness, and inner peace.

The Meditation grinder and the Psychedelic Alien grinder share identical hardware specifications — both are 4-piece hardtop metal grinders measuring 2.5 inches in diameter, with sharp cutting teeth, sure-grip edges, a textured magnetic lid, and a pollen chamber with sifting screen. The only difference between them is the artwork on the lid. The Psychedelic Alien by Amberly Downs depicts a transcendental extraterrestrial figure in a UFO mandala setting, while the Meditation by Julian Akbar shows a multi-armed meditator beneath a rainbow. The choice between them comes down entirely to which artwork resonates more strongly with the user.

Julian Akbar is a featured collaborative artist within the Pulsar Artist Series, meaning Pulsar has commissioned original artwork from him for use across its product line. Whether he works exclusively with Pulsar or with other brands as well is not publicly confirmed. Within the Pulsar ecosystem, Julian Akbar has contributed multiple designs including Meditation, Trippy Trip, and several rolling tray lid designs, making him one of the more prominent artists represented in the series alongside Amberly Downs and Hannah Bunzey.

A 2.5-inch grinder is versatile enough for most common herb preparation tasks, including loading pipe bowls, water pipes, and rolling joints or blunts. The chamber capacity allows for a meaningful amount of herb per load without requiring the larger 3-inch or 4-inch grinders that some heavy users prefer. Dry, cured herb grinds most efficiently in any metal grinder — sticky or wet herb can cause teeth to bind and make the grinder harder to turn. Breaking large buds into smaller pieces before loading the grinder helps ensure even grinding and reduces wear on the cutting teeth.

The Pulsar Artist Series Metal Grinder is designed and sold for legal herbal use. Pulsar specifically disclaims use with tobacco on its product pages. The sharp cutting teeth are effective for grinding dry plant materials generally, but the product is intended for legal herb use in jurisdictions where such use is permitted. For tobacco preparation, a dedicated tobacco grinder is the recommended tool.

To preserve the Meditation artwork on the grinder lid, avoid applying isopropyl alcohol, acetone, or other solvents directly to the printed exterior surface. These chemicals can degrade the ink and cause fading or peeling over time. When cleaning the grinder, apply cleaning solutions only to the interior metal grinding surfaces using cotton swabs or brushes, keeping the exterior artwork dry. Store the grinder away from prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade printed surfaces over extended periods. Handled with basic care, the artwork is designed to remain clear and vibrant through the normal lifespan of the product.