Trying very first snus now (and yes, I'm a female)

**Kitabz** · 06-15-2009, 11:01 PM

I have successfully cut a regular into two halves and used each half (at the same time (don't ask)) but it's a bit of a pain. I used the edge of a credit card to separate the contents (through the pouch) and then cut down the divide and squashed each half towards each side away from the cut. There is just enough material to cover over the cut but shifting each half around once they're in place is pretty much out of the question.

I find the wedge shape of General Sterk or General Onyx the most discrete shape when it comes to normal sized portions but given that these are both strong (11mg), this may be undesirable. They are packed very hard inside the pouch giving them a smaller size (the pouch is the same size as a regular, it's the contents that are smaller/more dense).

For ultimate discreteness, the purifieds can't be beat though (Wise/Oomph).

[EDIT - forgot to say, I never place the pouch at the front at work, it always sits from the canine backwards. It's not totally invisible but it's acceptable]

**Rexa** · 06-15-2009, 11:05 PM

Ok question (it might sound dumb). But with the dry mini portions... after you're done with them, you're left with a concentrated area in the upper lip of your mouth. Do you spit? Swallow? Wash out with liquid and spit or what? I'm still trying to figure that one out

**Kitabz** · 06-15-2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by Rexa

Ok question (it might sound dumb). But with the dry mini portions... after you're done with them, you're left with a concentrated area in the upper lip of your mouth. Do you spit? Swallow? Wash out with liquid and spit or what? I'm still trying to figure that one out

Hmm, I'm a little confused by the question...

They don't dissolve, you have to remove them after they're done just like normal portions. Regular snus is about 50% water by weight but the purifieds don't have any liquid at all so you have to wet them with saliva them to get them going (so to speak). But after that, and other than they're smaller than minis even and hit faster, they're just like normal snus to use.

**Niniane** · 06-15-2009, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by cowgal

p.s. Niniane, I didn't mean to pooh-pooh your idea at all... you should definitely try it and let us know how it worked! If it weren't for the more adventurous people around here we wouldn't find out about alternate ways to do things.

Oh nono don't worry, I didn't take it that way at all! I'll mess with one tomorrow and see what happens. Part of what I'm enjoying about all this is the problem-solving aspect. It's exciting to try something and have it work! The other day I figured out a way to make an adapter to use 901 carts on my other model that had really poor cart design, and yesterday I discovered a hard drive case I found holds all the supplies I was formerly carrying around spread between 3 cases. Might sound silly, but I was downright giddy I swear, lol.

Believe me, I am very grateful for the replies

**Elwin** · 06-15-2009, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by Niniane

So my pack came in the mail today, and I am currently trying the regular General White Portion.
First impressions: It's tingly, but not painfully so. I like the taste a lot - it reminds me of some kind of tea I've had before. The salty aftertaste is a little wierd, but not horrible. I feel relaxed so far, which is the usual effect nicotine has on me. To really put this to the test I should probably try to find something to annoy the crud out of me and see if I snap, but for now it seems to be delivering, hehehe.

Now for the downside: Since this is not a mini-portion, I look like a bunny with this under my upper lip! I'm petite, and this package is pretty big. Is there a way to safely divide the portions in half without having it all end up loose? I was thinking maybe I could squish it into the two outer edges, tie two threads very tightly to seal it into 2 seperate sections, and then cut down the middle between the tied off strings. Any hints?

Not a hint for splitting a General white portion, but you did know that they come in a mini portion too? Same flavor, but half the size:

General Mini White - GetSnus.com

**Niniane** · 06-15-2009, 11:43 PM

Yeah saw that, ty

I got these samples for free, so was looking for a way to use those first. Will definitely buy mini in whatever I decide to go with in the end though.

**TropicalBob** · 06-16-2009, 01:49 AM

Minis are the way you want to go if you don't want to be recognized as a snuser. And Kitabz is right about not having to put them under your upper front lip. I never do. Mine go off to the side, where they can't be seen even if I flash a big grin.

I've never heard of people cutting one in half without problems.