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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2018 20:52:36 GMT -5
I have never tried snuff and I am wondering what is the attraction? Do you get some type of buzz from using it? Some more than others, but I doubt a regular pipe smoker would notice much - especially if you smoke multiple bowls a day. The only thing about snuff that I find unpleasant (and that's even considering the sneezing etc.) is the back-drip, which is the tobacco "juice" dripping back into your stomach. For those with stomach issues like acid reflux, be careful. It's hard to avoid entirely. |
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Post by Darin on Mar 17, 2018 21:02:26 GMT -5
Hey Darin, I'd like to pm you but I can't seem to find that option on my Android phone. Any help you can give would be appreciated... Thanks
I'll send you a message to reply to. 
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Post by cigrmaster on Mar 18, 2018 14:10:48 GMT -5
I have never tried snuff and I am wondering what is the attraction? Do you get some type of buzz from using it? Some more than others, but I doubt a regular pipe smoker would notice much - especially if you smoke multiple bowls a day. The only thing about snuff that I find unpleasant (and that's even considering the sneezing etc.) is the back-drip, which is the tobacco "juice" dripping back into your stomach. For those with stomach issues like acid reflux, be careful. It's hard to avoid entirely. I smoke 4-5 bowls a day so it sounds like I would get nothing from it. |
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Post by Darin on Mar 18, 2018 16:48:20 GMT -5
There are some really strong snuffs out there and if you were looking for a Nic-Fix they would deliver.
Usually, I just like the smooth "lift" that snuff gives and the variety of scents available.
(I was that kid that would sniff EVERY candle in a store.) LOL
Working in healthcare isn't conducive to smoking so it's a great alternative for me.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2018 18:04:26 GMT -5
There are so many flavors and styles out there it's a slippery slope indeed. And all too easy to justify throwing an extra tin in the cart to get free shipping. Very much like pipe tobacco, in fact.  |
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Post by scrooge on Mar 18, 2018 18:10:37 GMT -5
Just placed my 1st order with Mr Snuff. Pretty painless. 21 goodies headed my way. Thanks all that helped. By the way, are there any good places in the US to get snuff from. Shipping costs!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2018 18:27:01 GMT -5
Just placed my 1st order with Mr Snuff. Pretty painless. 21 goodies headed my way. Thanks all that helped. By the way, are there any good places in the US to get snuff from. Shipping costs!! It's illegal, believe it or not. Not sure why when you can buy pipe tobacco and cigars online. |
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Post by Darin on Mar 18, 2018 18:34:29 GMT -5
Just placed my 1st order with Mr Snuff. Pretty painless. 21 goodies headed my way. Thanks all that helped. By the way, are there any good places in the US to get snuff from. Shipping costs!!
Awesome ... what kinds did you go for?
There's no place left in the states other than for the American Scotch style like Garrett (Swisher).
That's why there are a few of us trying to keep it alive and make "artisan snuff" available to at least a small niche crowd.
At this point I only know of a few:
OSP Snuff: ospsnuffblog.wordpress.com/blog/
Gadsden Snuff: gadsdenmill.wixsite.com/ourmill
Southwest Snuff (mine ) No website and keeping it mostly word of mouth on forums
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Post by scrooge on Mar 18, 2018 18:46:49 GMT -5
Sad about the US makers. My hopefully 1st of many shopping trips.
white elephant
starr scotch
ntsu black
taxi blue couldn't find red
thors hammer
Dr Rumney's blue, brown, green
singleton's
Wilson's ani & euc
silver dollar coffee an natural
Comments very welcomed.
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Post by Darin on Mar 18, 2018 18:57:00 GMT -5
Great selection! 
Just remember to go really easy with the fine, powdery ones as they tend to fly too far back at first.
Looking forward to your reviews / thoughts and will be sending you another couple to try soon. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2018 19:26:23 GMT -5
I like all the Wilson's I've tried, and the anise is a really nice one.
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Post by cigrmaster on Mar 18, 2018 21:34:18 GMT -5
So if I am understanding this correctly you use snuff to get a nicotine buzz? How long does that last and what does it feel like. It has been so long since I felt anything from nicotine that I just don't remember it. How many times a day do you normally use the snuff. Sorry for all the questions but I am intrigued. I read about the history of snuff and it is very interesting.
People have been using it for hundreds of years so there must be something appealing to it. I stopped putting Peruvian marching powder in my nose back in the 80's so my nasal passages should be good to go.
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Post by scrooge on Mar 19, 2018 20:00:09 GMT -5
Ordered a few more. From Toque.
Strawberry
Blueberry
Rustica
Cherry Menthol
Spanish Gem "Ambrosia"
Absinthe
Chocolate
Bourbon
Berwick Brown
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Post by Baboo on Mar 19, 2018 20:13:55 GMT -5
So if I am understanding this correctly you use snuff to get a nicotine buzz? How long does that last and what does it feel like. It has been so long since I felt anything from nicotine that I just don't remember it. How many times a day do you normally use the snuff. Sorry for all the questions but I am intrigued. I read about the history of snuff and it is very interesting. People have been using it for hundreds of years so there must be something appealing to it. I stopped putting Peruvian marching powder in my nose back in the 80's so my nasal passages should be good to go. I enjoy snuff mostly for the flavor, but also for the nic energy. Sadly, I have finally run out of Darin's generous viles of homemade goodies, and still find myself somewhat lost as to what to order commercially. I would want a snuff that is not flavored... all natural ...a real old style Daniel Boone recipe, like Darin's. Would appreciate any suggestions. |
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Post by Darin on Mar 21, 2018 20:05:18 GMT -5
Sorry for the delay ... went out of town for a bit. James, looks like you've got a big start! Which ones are you liking best so far? Harris, the nicotine delivery is much different with snuff due to the alkalinity used to free-base it. Some are quite strong but it's more like a mellow hit that stays with you for awhile. I'd say on an average work day when I can't smoke I take snuff about once an hour or so. Like Baboo said, it's also the many available scents that are nice. Dan ... PM sent! |
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Post by scrooge on Mar 21, 2018 20:22:17 GMT -5
Have'nt received any of them yet. But am excited about trying the white elephant an rustica. Darin you've delt with these guys before, what's the usual delivery time? Was told up to 25 days. Wow
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Post by Darin on Mar 21, 2018 20:30:01 GMT -5
I've seen as fast as 8 days and as slow as 21 ... just depends on customs I guess! |
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Post by simnettpratt on Mar 22, 2018 1:51:54 GMT -5
I was wondering how often you could sniff a snort, or snuff a toot, or whatever it is.
My current favorite flavor is to blend a menthol 50/50 with a non-menthol. Toque Original and Kendal Brown (Wilsons of Sharrow) is pretty good.
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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 23, 2018 2:31:05 GMT -5
...always been curious about snuff, but what with my bloated TAD budget...
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Post by simnettpratt on Mar 23, 2018 12:24:13 GMT -5
You don't have to worry; snuff's extremely cheap. mrsnuff.com and toquesnuff.com have 10g tins for about two bucks. Some are more, but you can search mrsnuff for sales, and ALL Toque 10g tins (from toquesnuff) are $2.13. Here are some Toque tin prices from Toque, and one of the on sale blends from mrsnuff:   Yes, there's international shipping from England, but it's not that bad, say $10 or so. My point is, snuff's really cheap, and a single 10g tin will last a long time, even at one toot an hour |
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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 23, 2018 12:26:14 GMT -5
You don't have to worry; snuff's extremely cheap. mrsnuff.com and toquesnuff.com have 10g tins for about two bucks. Some are more, but you can search mrsnuff for sales, and ALL Toque 10g tins (from toquesnuff) are $2.13. Here are some Toque tin prices from Toque, and one of the on sale blends from mrsnuff: Yes, there's international shipping from England, but it's not that bad, say $10 or so. My point is, snuff's really cheap, and a single 10g tin will last a long time, even at one toot an hour I really appreciate the info, David, thank you! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2018 13:00:33 GMT -5
A lot of people love Toque, and at one point I bought about 6-8 different flavors. I didn't like any of them. I found them way too fine, and all pretty much the same.
This is not to discourage from trying them, but for anyone trying snuff for the first time there are major differences in manufacturers. So definitely get a brand selection, heavy on the Samuel Gawith, Freibourg and Trier, and Wilson's.
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Post by Darin on Mar 23, 2018 13:40:07 GMT -5
...always been curious about snuff, but what with my bloated TAD budget... What happened to the "budget"??  LOL ... as David said it's a very economical way to enjoy tobacco with a plethora of types to suit your personal tastes. Very fine and dry snuffs are the most difficult to master and certainly not where I would start someone. Although, my introduction was through a variety of Scotch style snuffs that should have killed me but instead brought me back for more! |
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Post by simnettpratt on Mar 23, 2018 20:06:58 GMT -5
Yeah, like when trailboss tried to kill me with the plastic 10g box of Gawith Original. Did not know snuff is defined as menthol or non-menthol (Gawith Original is menthol), did not know a 'pinch' is NOT the size of a pea, and didn't know to sniff gently, not try to suck the pea right through your nose-hole.
Now I like the Gawith Original, and use menthols to spice up the more flavorful, but milder snuffties, like Kendal Brown, or cobguy's Who Knows What the Hell This Is.
Still not hairy enough to do a spot of Makla snus for more than thirty seconds. It sits next to the snuffs, all taped down and locked up, mocking me.
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Post by Darin on Mar 23, 2018 20:25:29 GMT -5
He came at me, both barrels blazing, with some Fubar Bohica. 
It took some getting used to but I use a tiny amount on a regular basis now .... Mayan Chocolate for the nose!
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Post by simnettpratt on Mar 23, 2018 22:48:13 GMT -5
So, in addition to the tins, boxes and tubs of snuff from 10Furlongs and trailboss, Mark also sent me three silvery baggies marked Cobguy's, Cobguy's with some Extra, and some 70's Borkum Riff. I didn't know there was ever Borkum Riff snuff, so I opened it and it was of course a full tin of pipe tobacco, so I'm firing up a bowl in my Albany Canadian. I sense anise and toffee, with a hint of spiced vanilla and an aftertaste of yeah, I'm lying: it's mild and tobaccoey and pretty good. I'm calling it 1972 Jack Daniels. Thanks Mark |
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Post by scrooge on Mar 24, 2018 20:47:02 GMT -5
Storage suggestions for unopened an opened tins.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 24, 2018 20:52:23 GMT -5
Not a bad idea to wrap electrical tape around the containers that don’t come that way. Some recommend refrigerating unopened tins, but I sent a tin of Kendal brown to Simnettpratt and the lid was rusted on. I had never refrigerated it, but that told me a moist environment might be a problem.
I am still a newbie snuffer though.
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Post by simnettpratt on Mar 24, 2018 22:06:29 GMT -5
Yeah, trust me to open the tin of Kendal Brown first because it sounded tasty. It was a bitch; there's not much space between the bottom of the lid and the base's lip to wedge on, had to use the thin forward edge of a CRKT M-16 tanto, because it's a piece of liner-lock shite and is my beater knife. Tin's kinda mangled now, but I got it open, and didn't chip the knife. Thought snuff was going to be more of a problem than I thought! All good now; that was the only rusted shut tin |
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Post by Darin on Mar 25, 2018 7:48:35 GMT -5
The only ones that I've heard need refrigeration are those made with oils that could possibly go bad such as ghee. All the sealed tins I've opened have been fine and bulks go into jars kept in the same condition as my pipe tobaccos.
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