The Pöschl Automatic-Box is a unique snuff dispenser that catapults snuff into your nose using a nylon lever. It cost me £1.99, plus shipping. Here's my little review with pictures describing how to use it, as well as a list of pros and cons.
Pictured beside the Automatic-Box (AB) is a Toque snuff bullet. Even though it says menthol, no snuff is included. The AB fits perfectly in a pocket and is made from sturdy plastic, but I'd imagine it could break if you dropped it onto the sidewalk or crushed it against something. I like the fact that it's made for snuff users, so it won't look like you're carrying around drug paraphernalia unlike the bullets.
The back of the AB with German instructions.
I took me awhile to figure out how to open the AB because I was so scared of breaking the plastic shell. I can remove it within seconds now. Stick the tip of your thumb into the slot, push down and with your other hand pull the cover up and off.
Now that you've popped the AB open, all you do is full it with as much snuff as you want. I've heard that the snuff can go off after a few days since the box isn't completely sealed.
To use the AB, simply shake some snuff into the clear chamber. You can decide how much snuff you want by knocking some of it back down into the container. Now pop open the lid, put the nozel up to your nostril, fold back the lid completely onto the white part, then push with your finger until you hear a click which shoots the snuff into your nose. I like to take a tiny sniff after this to make sure the snuff stays in my nose and to remove any that may be around the edges of the nozel. I find the best way to use it is to hold it with one hand, then using the other hand put my thumb on the bottom of the AB and use my forefinger to press the button. It does take a bit of effort to make it click, so people with weak hands from arthritis, etc., may find it difficult.
Here's a view from the top with the lid open. You must push back the lid completely and press it down onto the white part to activate the lever.
Overall, this is a very nice little dispenser. I like the fact that I can choose how much snuff to use, and it seems to coat the inside of the nose well which provides maximum flavour.
Pros:
Pictured beside the Automatic-Box (AB) is a Toque snuff bullet. Even though it says menthol, no snuff is included. The AB fits perfectly in a pocket and is made from sturdy plastic, but I'd imagine it could break if you dropped it onto the sidewalk or crushed it against something. I like the fact that it's made for snuff users, so it won't look like you're carrying around drug paraphernalia unlike the bullets.
The back of the AB with German instructions.
I took me awhile to figure out how to open the AB because I was so scared of breaking the plastic shell. I can remove it within seconds now. Stick the tip of your thumb into the slot, push down and with your other hand pull the cover up and off.
Now that you've popped the AB open, all you do is full it with as much snuff as you want. I've heard that the snuff can go off after a few days since the box isn't completely sealed.
To use the AB, simply shake some snuff into the clear chamber. You can decide how much snuff you want by knocking some of it back down into the container. Now pop open the lid, put the nozel up to your nostril, fold back the lid completely onto the white part, then push with your finger until you hear a click which shoots the snuff into your nose. I like to take a tiny sniff after this to make sure the snuff stays in my nose and to remove any that may be around the edges of the nozel. I find the best way to use it is to hold it with one hand, then using the other hand put my thumb on the bottom of the AB and use my forefinger to press the button. It does take a bit of effort to make it click, so people with weak hands from arthritis, etc., may find it difficult.
Here's a view from the top with the lid open. You must push back the lid completely and press it down onto the white part to activate the lever.
Overall, this is a very nice little dispenser. I like the fact that I can choose how much snuff to use, and it seems to coat the inside of the nose well which provides maximum flavour.
Pros:
- More control than a bullet. Almost like pinching.
- Coats nose with snuff better than a bullet.
- Small enough to fit in pocket.
- Doesn't look like drug paraphernalia.
- Getting the lever to click requires a bit of effort, which may turn off people with weak hands due to arthritis, etc.
- It's made out of plastic. It'd be nice to see a metal one.
- I worry about how long the hinge on the lid will last because of having to keep bending it back. Some kind of button would be nice.
- It's not fully sealed.
- If you don't aim the nozzle properly, snuff flys everywhere.
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