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FranC

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    Awhile back, we talked about what I called my "Best Flavors" list (compiled from many hours of research) We all agreed that was a bad choice for the title of my thread. Now I'm almost done with that project and will create a new thread with the completed list. I need some help with the new title. I can't call it "popular flavors" because it wasn't based on how many recipes used each flavor (and specific brands) I'm thinking something like "Flavor/brand Suggestions" but would like to hear any other ideas.Most of my research is based on reviews, videos and input from people here on ECF.
    One thing you should do is make very clear that it’s not from your personal experience.
     

    JCinFLA

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    @JustWondering1 - According to Bill's Magic Vapor (former commercial eliquid maker and longtime contributor on ECF about DIY), to avoid having a mix being cloudy after it's done...make sure the plain VG is the last ingredient you add to it. I found out several years ago that he's right. I've never had a cloudy mix since then, no matter what type of flavorings are in it. :thumbs:

    ETA: That little hint, as well as many more, and many of his recipes are in his Blog that's still on ECF. All of his recipes do have a high total flavoring % (17-30%), since they were used for commercial eliquids bought by many new vapers with dead taste buds. The older gear used back then wasn't very good at giving great flavor at lower % either. I just usually cut each % in half or even less for some, and they're great.
     
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    FranC

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    @JustWondering1 - According to Bill's Magic Vapor (former commercial eliquid maker and longtime contributor on ECF about DIY), to avoid having a mix being cloudy after it's done...make sure the plain VG is the last ingredient you add to it. I found out several years ago that he's right. I've never had a cloudy mix since then, no matter what type of flavorings are in it. :thumbs:
    Good tip :)
     

    JustWondering1

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    @JustWondering1 - According to Bill's Magic Vapor (former commercial eliquid maker and longtime contributor on ECF about DIY), to avoid having a mix being cloudy after it's done...make sure the plain VG is the last ingredient you add to it. I found out several years ago that he's right. I've never had a cloudy mix since then, no matter what type of flavorings are in it. :thumbs:

    ETA: That little hint, as well as many more, and many of his recipes are in his Blog that's still on ECF. Because all of his recipes have a high total flavoring % (17-30%, since they were used for commercial eliquids bought by recent new vapers with dead taste buds)...I usually cut each % in half and they're great.

    Thanks JC!! I will remember that!
     

    DavidOck

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    Awhile back, we talked about what I called my "Best Flavors" list (compiled from many hours of research) We all agreed that was a bad choice for the title of my thread. Now I'm almost done with that project and will create a new thread with the completed list. I need some help with the new title. I can't call it "popular flavors" because it wasn't based on how many recipes used each flavor (and specific brands) I'm thinking something like "Flavor/brand Suggestions" but would like to hear any other ideas.Most of my research is based on reviews, videos and input from people here on ECF.

    Maybe just "My favorite..." ? Makes it clear, at least to those with some reading comprehension, that it's not an edict ;)
     

    vaper1960

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    One thing you should do is make very clear that it’s not from your personal experience.
    Yes. I am going to have an opening paragraph explaining everything... especially that I have not tried most of these and will totally avoid words like "best" and "good". I'm still adding a few more flavors and working on the intro so not in a hurry to post just yet (but really need to consider a proper title... don't want to screw that up again!)
     

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    Yes. I am going to have an opening paragraph explaining everything... especially that I have not tried most of these and will totally avoid words like "best" and "good". I'm still adding a few more flavors and working on the intro so not in a hurry to post just yet (but really need to consider a proper title... don't want to screw that up again!)
    I can’t think of a good title for you but I’ll think on it.
     
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    vaper1960

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    Since some of you mentioned coffee... here's a few to consider:
    (PUR) Caramel coffee and sweet milk

    (FW) Cafe coffee (creamy)

    (WF) Brazilian coffee

    (VT) Arabica coffee (super strong!)

    (DIYFS) Cafe napoleon

    (VT) Coffee liquior (Kahlua)

    I should add that I did not cover Tobacco or Liquor flavors... too many and way to subjective (and specific uses)
     

    FranC

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    Since some of you mentioned coffee... here's a few to consider:
    (PUR) Caramel coffee and sweet milk

    (FW) Cafe coffee (creamy)

    (WF) Brazilian coffee

    (VT) Arabica coffee (super strong!)

    (DIYFS) Cafe napoleon

    (VT) Coffee liquior (Kahlua)

    I should add that I did not cover Tobacco or Liquor flavors... too many and way to subjective (and specific uses)
    Actually none of those would be my choice
     

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    What a letdown. The mystery package was a once yearly autoship for dog flea meds.
    Amazon has sent me a back pack and a soft briefcase in two orders. I did not order or pay for either. I contacted them because I don’t want any bad order karma. They said enjoy or give as a gift!
     

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    Amazon has sent me a back pack and a soft briefcase in two orders. I did not order or pay for either. I contacted them because I don’t want any bad order karma. They said enjoy or give as a gift!
    Hope they send me some good stuff too....LOL
     

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    Amazon has sent me a back pack and a soft briefcase in two orders. I did not order or pay for either. I contacted them because I don’t want any bad order karma. They said enjoy or give as a gift!

    Yea I've got a few things free from amazon too, gamer headset X2, my son loves them and a coffee grinder, which gave to a friend :)

    Congrats on the Kroma-R win @Terri McVeety them mods look awesome :)
     

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    @vaper1960 - Whatever title you give it, IMO it should have the word flavorings in it, not flavors. Many people use "flavor" when talking about the overall taste of commercial eliquids they vape, ie. "What's your favorite flavor of eliquid?"
    Good point
     

    JCinFLA

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    Amazon has sent me a back pack and a soft briefcase in two orders. I did not order or pay for either.

    Lots of people have gotten "mystery" things from Amazon that they didn't order. There's even a specific term for that, but I can't remember it right now.

    ETA: It just popped into my head....it's called "brushing", IIRC.
     

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