Koh gen do in stock

Status
Not open for further replies.

maf2k8

Super Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Sep 1, 2009
669
351
Chicago, IL
www.facebook.com
i have used organic cotton balls ( walgreens ) for awhile now. Ever since i tried KGD pads a month ago, I was hooked. 2 weeks in to using them i fell in love with them even more after removing the outer layers. They absorb much better then cotton balls and taste cleaner then cotton balls. Plus they seems easier to wick a coil with then with cotton ( just something about them )

So this really sucks for me. If you haven't tried them yet, Hold off and wait till the popularity dies down and they are in-stock everywhere again cause we all know, Something better will come along in the following weeks like always..
 

ElConquistador

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Mar 24, 2013
1,538
3,308
Oklahoma
I went to a Sephora shop inside the nearby J.C. Penney's store and bought a big package of Sheseido pads for about $9 or so. This was just as the cotton pad craze was beginning, so maybe I just got lucky. I had my wife do the talking and shopping so they wouldn't think I was a sissy, and when she asked, one girl said no, they didn't carry it, and a second girl said yes they do and took us right to it. I think I've been through about 3 pads total in the last couple of months and I really like it, although I haven't tried the KGD so can't compare the two. It wicks well, is extremely easy to work with, and imparts no flavor that I can taste.

Just thought I'd throw that out there if you have a Penney's store near you, it might be more overlooked by the hoards of cotton wickers that are causing the run on KGD!
 

valooper

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Jul 12, 2014
1,311
853
USA
I went to a Sephora shop inside the nearby J.C. Penney's store and bought a big package of Sheseido pads for about $9 or so. This was just as the cotton pad craze was beginning, so maybe I just got lucky. I had my wife do the talking and shopping so they wouldn't think I was a sissy, and when she asked, one girl said no, they didn't carry it, and a second girl said yes they do and took us right to it. I think I've been through about 3 pads total in the last couple of months and I really like it, although I haven't tried the KGD so can't compare the two. It wicks well, is extremely easy to work with, and imparts no flavor that I can taste.

Just thought I'd throw that out there if you have a Penney's store near you, it might be more overlooked by the hoards of cotton wickers that are causing the run on KGD!
Any other place to get them maybe say more truck freindly than pennies lol?
 

crxess

Grumpy Ole Man
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Sep 20, 2012
24,438
46,126
71
Williamsport Md
This is what I expected.... You are very welcome because I know your frustration ! Not accusations that I am trying build up hype or that I'm trying to sell someone something ... silly cress

Nope, never have a problem with someone posting a link to a Deal.
I see the non-stop Gouging going on daily and it pisses me Royally. E-bay being #1 on the list, most venders a close second.

It is all the follow up hype that isn't needed. You choose to use something or you don't. Just that simple.

Nothing against Koh Gen Do.
Likely GPlat wire is also Kick .... wire - But the same thing is going on with that product. It isn't necessarily better or worse. Just something else available for those that may prefer to use it.
 

Coldrake

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Aug 5, 2013
1,208
2,500
The beautiful Puget Sound
Muji pads... $2.50 for 140 - 2.4 x 2.0" pads, and easier to use than Koh Gen Do. ;-)
Muji isn't organic, untreated or pesticide free. That's why I stick with Koh Gen Do.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ecigclassif...mported_organic_unbleacheduntreated_japanese/
So I emailed Muji.
"Dear Broderick,
Thank you for your interest in MUJI. For MUJI Ecru cut cottons: [4548718561247, Cut Cotton / Ecru] and [4548718561254, Cut Cotton / Ecru - L size]
Are they organic? No Are the untreated? No Are they unbleached? Yes Is the cotton used grown pesticide free? No
If you have any further questions, please contact us at (877) 414-9402, or email us at online@muji.com.
Best Regards, Georgie"
THERE'S your reason why they are so cheap.

The dark specks are just little pieces of cotton seed.
 

Yiorgo

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Aug 24, 2010
1,082
1,102
Chicago, Illinois
Muji isn't organic, untreated or pesticide free. That's why I stick with Koh Gen Do.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ecigclassif...mported_organic_unbleacheduntreated_japanese/


The dark specks are just little pieces of cotton seed.
Now this is a post by a seller trying to make money even though it is cheaper..... What I've noticed is that generic listings for Japanese cotton muji, Lobo, shessido, etc...... Is that koh gen is sandwiched between a THICK pad of directional (?) cotton with two sheets whereas the other generics have up to 5 layers of the sheets (that some users discard) between THIN layers of cotton. I haven't tried anything but koh gen do, but if you Google images of above mentioned generics you'll see what I'm talking about. The one thing that's strange to me is that KGD has a yellowish color which they say is is due to it not being bleached??? Any fields of cotton that i've ever seen were bright white [emoji297] ...... I've never seen fields of yellow cotton? so, Hmmmmm ? The flavor is really really clean, so I don't know what to think.....so I won't, I'll just offer this up for an explanation.
 

Idaholandho

Gone Fishin'
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Dec 8, 2012
7,379
23,171
Reading Naked
P. S./FYI
I thought this was interesting. When speaking to the Koh Gen do rep to get a notification for their product when back in stock, I asked her about the dark specks in the cotton, she told me that she believed(?) it is clove???? She said, "they grow this cotton with clove in it, or around it, to sooth sensitive skin naturally" ........ I am quoting her so don't jump all over me if it isn't true, because she wasn't 100%.



https://www.kohgendocosmetics.com/Cotton_60pads.asp?catID=16

FYI, Not sure if it has been mentioned but, the dark specs are bits of cotton seed that were not completely hydro washed out of the large uncut sheets :).

Most of us have been purchasing KGD from the Dermstore or Barney's for a few months now. Good Luck to all.
 

Yiorgo

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Aug 24, 2010
1,082
1,102
Chicago, Illinois
Nice well hopefully you lone users got you're supply, because it's *temporarily oos as I'm writing this!

OK so you've been using it.? But what's your point don't you think it's interesting that a rep told me that? Maybe they don't have to disclose something like growing a hybrid cotton seed, which is huge in that field to grow more efficiently and more effectively. ...... I know that the black flecks look like the seeds but I'm just telling you what she told me on the phone and might tell you if you call them to verify cause I'm not concerned being that I don't taste clove. It was an FYI also kind of looking for a definitive answer. D o you have pertinent information regarding the process other than what you've told us .... Like I said I was told something and can't LINK the info?!? I'd appreciate a link because what I was told makes sense to me me at least ..... thanks!
 
Last edited:

Midniteoyl

Vaping Master
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Apr 19, 2014
3,769
4,882
Indiana
Now this is a post by a seller trying to make money even though it is cheaper..... What I've noticed is that generic listings for Japanese cotton muji, Lobo, shessido, etc...... Is that koh gen is sandwiched between a THICK pad of directional (?) cotton with two sheets whereas the other generics have up to 5 layers of the sheets (that some users discard) between THIN layers of cotton. I haven't tried anything but koh gen do, but if you Google images of above mentioned generics you'll see what I'm talking about. The one thing that's strange to me is that KGD has a yellowish color which they say is is due to it not being bleached??? Any fields of cotton that i've ever seen were bright white [emoji297] ...... I've never seen fields of yellow cotton? so, Hmmmmm ? The flavor is really really clean, so I don't know what to think.....so I won't, I'll just offer this up for an explanation.

Natural cotton is not 'pure white'.. Looks like it in a bright sun with nothing 'white' to compare it too, but if you did, it would look 'dingy'. This is why they bleach it, of course :)
 

Yiorgo

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Aug 24, 2010
1,082
1,102
Chicago, Illinois
uploadfromtaptalk1408830912080.jpg I hear ya but this looks really white.!?.
 

Yiorgo

Ultra Member
ECF Veteran
Verified Member
Aug 24, 2010
1,082
1,102
Chicago, Illinois
Off topic but this 50% unmercerized cotton 50% rayon blend looks like it could be the best of both worlds (dare I say the next best variant! Uh oh - don't want to start anything here-but it is dirt cheap! ..... Flavor and wick ability...The flavor of Koh gen do in my opinion can't be beat and/plus I loved the way rayon allowed me to use every last drop of juice plus the fact that it didn't burn or discolor as much as cotton. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger.........not....... Or maybe............ Nope not gonna do it. I'm on standby for my long awaited koh Gen do!




uploadfromtaptalk1408835223862.jpg
 
Last edited:
Status
Not open for further replies.

Users who are viewing this thread