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Had the C#3 in the Kayfun for a couple of days. Didn't vape much of it. As I remembered, it was pleasant, but it was missing something that Cinnagram has. I've gotten kinda tired of the Cinnagram as well, so I'm going to try a different flavor in that tank.

I've never tried the Dirty Dutchman in a Kayfun, and don't think I'm going to. It's a strong flavor, and when I go to take it out it's going to linger for a while.

I usually try to keep a complex creamy flavor in there, so I think I'm gonna go with the Spoon Licker OG for a day or two.

I'm in the process of trying to learn the perfect way of wicking. Been using Kayfuns for like 4-5 months now. It may just be a coil gunker, but my Mach 10 lately is only lasting me about 2 days on a build (the equivalent of 1 tank full) before it starts to taste burned. I open up the coil and it's just straight black. Perhaps it's not wicking enough juice or something.

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With Cinnagram I could probably get 4-5 days, but that seems a bit short compared to most. Or maybe I'm just picky.

Now that I am using the new subohming tanks and my drippers it reinforces the fact that equipment plays such a huge role in what we taste. Something can taste so layered and delicious in my dripper but I don't get the same notes in my tanks. The tanks are great but don't bring out the same notes.


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So....I got my vapemail from ITC the other day, and they all have a strange aftertaste. It's really hard to explain. The flavors on most of them are really faint as well. I feel like a total noob asking this, but how does one know when a juice needs to be steeped? See, I'm used to buying juice from my local B&M, all of which I use right away, without steeping and they are wonderful. (Of course, at $.69/ml, I expect them to be wonderful right away!) :)

I let all of the ITC juice breathe for a few hours (a couple of them overnight) and after a good shake, it seemed to help a little bit with the aftertaste, but it's still there. And I know steeping is supposed to bring out the flavors and complexity of the mixtures, but other than saying "this can taste so much better in a couple weeks", how does one really know that a juice needs steeping? Is there a subtle sign that I should look for?

I really want to love ITC. They have great prices and have a zealous following, but at this point…I’m confused. Surely I’m missing something.

Here’s what I got: Dragon Dew, Bug Juice, Pixie Tears, Melon Twist and Spoon Licker V2.


Let Spoonlicker (being it OG or v2) sit for a month, and you will have the best juice in many years.

Same goes for all the other juices... one word of advise...2 month for C#3 and even if you consider Spoonlicker I would give it 6 good weeks, you will not regret it... trust me Spoonlicker v2 is my ADV for the last 6 month. C#3 is in my rotation since it came out.... Cinnagram now is getting most likely there too and so will most likely Bananaberry.... but all of them are steepers, no FOOBs.
 
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Let Spoonlicker (being it OG or v2) sit for a month, and you will have the best juice in many years.

Same goes for all the other juices... one word of advise...2 month for C#3 and even if you consider Spoonlicker I would give it 6 good weeks, you will not regret it... trust me Spoonlicker v2 is my ADV for the last 6 month. C#3 is in my rotation since it came out.... Cinnagram now is getting most likely there too and so will most likely Bananaberry.... but all of them are steepers, no FOOBs.

My custard #3 was fantastic right outta the mailbox. No steeping was required. In fact all 8 of mine were fine right outta the mailbox.
 

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So I ordered my ADV again but this time in 30/70 big mistake for a Dripper guy like me, I thought well lets go and get the 30/70 as it sure will not gunk up as much on my coils etc.

The flavor should also stick out a bit more and it has nothing to do with what I used to vape prior. So.... I will go back to my max VG as soon as I burn through these 2x120 ml, 1x 15 mil, and 1x 30 ml

Lessen learned... :( don't change something that used to work for you in the past.
 

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So I ordered my ADV again but this time in 30/70 big mistake for a Dripper guy like me, I thought well lets go and get the 30/70 as it sure will not gunk up as much on my coils etc.

The flavor should also stick out a bit more and it has nothing to do with what I used to vape prior. So.... I will go back to my max VG as soon as I burn through these 2x120 ml, 1x 15 mil, and 1x 30 ml

Lessen learned... :( don't change something that used to work for you in the past.

I'm confused by your comment. I am completely new to drippers. Got my first two drippers last week. All I have for juices right now is 50/50 and a few that are about 60/40. Are you saying 30PG/70VG is not strong enough on flavor? I thought PG carried flavor better.

I wanted to try out drippers before I loaded up on a bunch of max VG or even 70%VG juices. I am wondering what the advantages to higher VG juices are? Is it smoother, less "in-your-face" flavor? That's what I've assumed to this point anyway. I realize VG creates more vapor , and is thicker. Guess I need to experiment.
 

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So I ordered my ADV again but this time in 30/70 big mistake for a Dripper guy like me, I thought well lets go and get the 30/70 as it sure will not gunk up as much on my coils etc.

The flavor should also stick out a bit more and it has nothing to do with what I used to vape prior. So.... I will go back to my max VG as soon as I burn through these 2x120 ml, 1x 15 mil, and 1x 30 ml

Lessen learned... :( don't change something that used to work for you in the past.

From my understanding they compensate for the higher vg so the flavor should be just as strong. Granted the flavors will change a little depending on how high pg carries the flavor. Maybe that's why the flavor didn't pop more.


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I wanted to try out drippers before I loaded up on a bunch of max VG or even 70%VG juices. I am wondering what the advantages to higher VG juices are? Is it smoother, less "in-your-face" flavor? That's what I've assumed to this point anyway. I realize VG creates more vapor , and is thicker. Guess I need to experiment.

Higher VG will give less of a TH as well as more vapor production. I haven't really noticed a flavor difference between my 50/50 and my higher VG juices....although I think some say the flavor of higher VG can be a little more subtle than higher PG juice.
 

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Higher VG will give less of a TH as well as more vapor production. I haven't really noticed a flavor difference between my 50/50 and my higher VG juices....although I think some say the flavor of higher VG can be a little more subtle than higher PG juice.

Well, I'm loving the Marquis dripper I just got. I do like more vapor production, not for the visual effect, but it seems like a "heavier, more dense" draw. So, guess I'll have to order some 30PG/ 70VG to start.
 

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I'm confused by your comment. I am completely new to drippers. Got my first two drippers last week. All I have for juices right now is 50/50 and a few that are about 60/40. Are you saying 30PG/70VG is not strong enough on flavor? I thought PG carried flavor better.

I wanted to try out drippers before I loaded up on a bunch of max VG or even 70%VG juices. I am wondering what the advantages to higher VG juices are? Is it smoother, less "in-your-face" flavor? That's what I've assumed to this point anyway. I realize VG creates more vapor , and is thicker. Guess I need to experiment.

the 50/50 is more for tanks, and 30/70 well its there but as for a tripper you want to be as high on VG as possible. the flavor profile is there don't get my wrong. However the juice is too liquid in comparison to the max VG. I used to commit the same mistake when I started dripping, and used Juice that was 50/50... the flavor is there, and you get a lot of it, but its just different. You will see if you lets say use a juice that you know in 50/50 in your dripper, and change it for the same juice in Max VG in the same device.
 

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Also, I found the steep time to be a bit less for the 30pg/70vg - may just be me but I noticed the flavor fresh was "there" more_so than my max vg - same C#3 - that has been steeping about 9 days...

Have you noticed that the juice is also thicker then the Max VG....
 

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first time trying ITCvapes, bought 1x Nilla Gorilla - 120ml / 30/70 / 6mg, can't wait to try it! I also tried Vape Wild with 10 days steeping, very dissapointed.

ITC's blends are thicker than others at the same ratio. Do you use tanks or drippers? Can't wait for you to try them!


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