Trying very first snus now (and yes, I'm a female)

[cowgal]

Received my first order today. I got General White , and Oomph citrus/menthol.

So far, I like both. I'm not sure if these are dry or regular. Sorry for the noob question, but how do I know?

I'm a relative newbie too, but I'm pretty sure white = dry. Both of the ones you got are white portions, and the Oomph is a "purified" type as well, which packs more of a nicotine punch. I only know this from reading about it here, and/or looking at how Northerner categorizes their snus.

 

[Niniane]

"Regular" snus needs refrigeration. Whenever you are not using it, keep it cold. Dry snus can be carried in pocket or purse, but I wouldn't leave any snus (or e-liquid) in a hot car.

Hope you find a variety you enjoy. They are my go-to nicotine sources in many public places where I simply don't want the hassle involved with looking like I'm illegally smoking. Much, much easier to pop a snus in place and lean back and enjoy life.

Let the "smoking anywhere" rebels ruin it for us all if they must. Snusers will survive.

Yeah I have 3/4 of a box of nic gum left to get rid of, so for now I'll continue to chew that when I'm someplace where I might cause any hostile confrontation to crop up by vaping. If I like snus, it seems like it would make a great replacement to keep in my purse for occasions like long waits at appointments and extra drawn out shopping trips and such. Thank you for all the info

 

[iggyLover]

Received my first order today. I got General White , and Oomph citrus/menthol.

So far, I like both. I'm not sure if these are dry or regular. Sorry for the noob question, but how do I know?

Oomph does not need refrigeration as it is a completely dry snus.

General white "white" meaning it is not moistened with tobacco juice in the final process the way a "regular portion" is. The whites do have moisture. They are best kept in the fridge when your at home.

If you plan on keeping cans that you will not use within a month, keep those in a freezer bag in the freezer. Doing this will keep them fresh for 1+ years.

 

[Zaxx]

Thanks for the responses.

 

[sheilalynn]

This thread got me curious, so I just ordered the free sample to see what it's like. I don't ever want to smoke a tobacco cigarette again, and this looked like another "backup" option to explore. And yes, I'm a female too

We're really coming out of the woodwork now, hehe. Snus is much better than the nicotine gum and lozenges (which never worked for me), and tastes better too!

 

[Niniane]

Yeah gum utterly failed as a quitting aid for me. If I chew 2 pieces at once I think it helps a teeny tiny bit (for about a whopping 10 mins or so ) to keep me from completely biting someone's head off when I have no other immediate nicotine option. Also possible I just tell myself it does that so I don't feel like it was as big a waste of money and useless for anything besides trash can filler, though

 

[scintar]

i don't know how you ladies do it !!!

on the way home from Chatanooga Sunday, I picked up a can of Camel Frost I think its called ... Figured, I had seen so much talk about it, might as well try it. HOLY HELL ... The taste was freaking INTENSE! Gums started burning, throat was drying out and tingling, and after 3-4 minutes of hell in my mouth, I tossed it!

The flavor was just tooooooo strong! I kept trying to drink Dr. Pepper hoping it would 1) calm the flavor down 2) fix the scratchy throat i was getting from it ... AND ... it didn't work!

Are there any *Not So Strong* flavors out there ... Didn't even feel a nic hit/buzz/the like ... Just an intense Taste and Numbness

I been doing the Camel Frost myself. Like the taste but burns my gums also. I'm gonna stop using it when i run out. Not supporting BT or big brother anymore.

 

[Niniane]

So my pack came in the mail today, and I am currently trying the regular General White Portion.
First impressions: It's tingly, but not painfully so. I like the taste a lot - it reminds me of some kind of tea I've had before. The salty aftertaste is a little wierd, but not horrible. I feel relaxed so far, which is the usual effect nicotine has on me. To really put this to the test I should probably try to find something to annoy the crud out of me and see if I snap, but for now it seems to be delivering, hehehe.

Now for the downside: Since this is not a mini-portion, I look like a bunny with this under my upper lip! I'm petite, and this package is pretty big. Is there a way to safely divide the portions in half without having it all end up loose? I was thinking maybe I could squish it into the two outer edges, tie two threads very tightly to seal it into 2 seperate sections, and then cut down the middle between the tied off strings. Any hints?

 

[cowgal]

I can't go out with a regular portion in my mouth. Just can't, it's too obvious, and even some of the mini portions seem too big to me. The Oomph purified portions are almost completely flat & unnoticeable though, so that's what I use outside. I wouldn't think it would be very easy to cut a regular one in half without having it fall apart in your mouth -- might have better luck repackaging it with a teabag or something. Even then it seems like a lot of trouble though... but better than nothing, that's for sure!

 

[cowgal]

p.s. Niniane, I didn't mean to pooh-pooh your idea at all... you should definitely try it and let us know how it worked! If it weren't for the more adventurous people around here we wouldn't find out about alternate ways to do things.

 

[Kitabz]

I have successfully cut a regular into two halves and used each half (at the same time (don't ask)) but it's a bit of a pain. I used the edge of a credit card to separate the contents (through the pouch) and then cut down the divide and squashed each half towards each side away from the cut. There is just enough material to cover over the cut but shifting each half around once they're in place is pretty much out of the question.

I find the wedge shape of General Sterk or General Onyx the most discrete shape when it comes to normal sized portions but given that these are both strong (11mg), this may be undesirable. They are packed very hard inside the pouch giving them a smaller size (the pouch is the same size as a regular, it's the contents that are smaller/more dense).

For ultimate discreteness, the purifieds can't be beat though (Wise/Oomph).

[EDIT - forgot to say, I never place the pouch at the front at work, it always sits from the canine backwards. It's not totally invisible but it's acceptable]

 

[Rexa]

Ok question (it might sound dumb). But with the dry mini portions... after you're done with them, you're left with a concentrated area in the upper lip of your mouth. Do you spit? Swallow? Wash out with liquid and spit or what? I'm still trying to figure that one out

 

[Kitabz]

Ok question (it might sound dumb). But with the dry mini portions... after you're done with them, you're left with a concentrated area in the upper lip of your mouth. Do you spit? Swallow? Wash out with liquid and spit or what? I'm still trying to figure that one out

Hmm, I'm a little confused by the question...

They don't dissolve, you have to remove them after they're done just like normal portions. Regular snus is about 50% water by weight but the purifieds don't have any liquid at all so you have to wet them with saliva them to get them going (so to speak). But after that, and other than they're smaller than minis even and hit faster, they're just like normal snus to use.

 

[Niniane]

p.s. Niniane, I didn't mean to pooh-pooh your idea at all... you should definitely try it and let us know how it worked! If it weren't for the more adventurous people around here we wouldn't find out about alternate ways to do things.

Oh nono don't worry, I didn't take it that way at all! I'll mess with one tomorrow and see what happens. Part of what I'm enjoying about all this is the problem-solving aspect. It's exciting to try something and have it work! The other day I figured out a way to make an adapter to use 901 carts on my other model that had really poor cart design, and yesterday I discovered a hard drive case I found holds all the supplies I was formerly carrying around spread between 3 cases. Might sound silly, but I was downright giddy I swear, lol.

Believe me, I am very grateful for the replies

 

[Elwin]

So my pack came in the mail today, and I am currently trying the regular General White Portion.
First impressions: It's tingly, but not painfully so. I like the taste a lot - it reminds me of some kind of tea I've had before. The salty aftertaste is a little wierd, but not horrible. I feel relaxed so far, which is the usual effect nicotine has on me. To really put this to the test I should probably try to find something to annoy the crud out of me and see if I snap, but for now it seems to be delivering, hehehe.

Now for the downside: Since this is not a mini-portion, I look like a bunny with this under my upper lip! I'm petite, and this package is pretty big. Is there a way to safely divide the portions in half without having it all end up loose? I was thinking maybe I could squish it into the two outer edges, tie two threads very tightly to seal it into 2 seperate sections, and then cut down the middle between the tied off strings. Any hints?

Not a hint for splitting a General white portion, but you did know that they come in a mini portion too? Same flavor, but half the size:

General Mini White - GetSnus.com

 

[Niniane]

Yeah saw that, ty I got these samples for free, so was looking for a way to use those first. Will definitely buy mini in whatever I decide to go with in the end though.

 

[TropicalBob]

Minis are the way you want to go if you don't want to be recognized as a snuser. And Kitabz is right about not having to put them under your upper front lip. I never do. Mine go off to the side, where they can't be seen even if I flash a big grin.

I've never heard of people cutting one in half without problems.

 

[sheilalynn]

I've never heard of people cutting one in half without problems.

I actually did try cutting a General Wintergreen in half myself...folded over the cut edge and it did stay in the little pouch just fine

 

[smokingclam]

Nice part of having a full mustache is it hides the puffed upper lip well!!!

 

[sheilalynn]

That's the problem...no 'stache here! hehe