Just wanted to say hi. I'm 48 y/o male from California. Tomorrow is my last day on analogs. Wish me luck :-(
PS Are there ANY e-juices that actually give you the same feeling (nicotine rush) as a Newport or Marlboro?
Welcome! Before smoking your last analog, it's a good idea to make sure you have a good e cig, that will closely reproduce for you the same type of vaping experience you get from analogs and a few juices you like. This is called mouth-to-lung vaping and involves drawing on your e cig and inhaling the vapor in the same way you do with analogs. You can branch out later into whatever type of vaping that appeals to you, but early on, I recommend you stick with the basics. My best advice for an ecig is an Eleaf 30 watt, and a Nautilus Mini tank. You can get both for around $50 or less. I know My Freedom Smokes carries both, is a preferred ECF vendor and will treat you right based on tons of recommendations by ECF members. I've never bought from them, but I have sent their customer service department questions and they always respond quickly with good information. I am sure I'll buy from them at some point in the near future.
I advise most people to start out with a higher level of nicotine in your juice -- like 18 mg. or 24 mg. or even higher if needed. You shouldn't worry at all at this point about vaping a low nicotine juice. Just remember, if you are vaping non-stop or are having crazy, terrible cravings for an analog, you probably aren't vaping juice with enough nicotine in it.
I can't advise what juice will best replicate for you the flavors of certain analogs, but there are tons of people here who can. I also think it's a good idea to go to an actual retail brick and mortar store in your area to try various juices for free. Any questions you have, please come here and ask them. There are tons of people here who want to help you make the transition to vaping, as easy as possible.
Best of luck!!