How do you prefer to snuff? What do you do most often (if different for some reason)? 1) Finger pinch (thumb and forefinger; thumb and middle finger; etc) 2) Off your hand (back, front or side) 3) Using a spoon or other tool (including “snuff bullets”) 4) Right out of the tin (messy) 5) Other (?) At first, I usually used the scoop of my pipe tool, but found it hard to get the right amount, and the snuff kept falling off at inconvenient moments. Now I mostly use my thumb and middle finger, rubbing my fingers together as I sniff. Sometimes I use my forefinger and ring finger to close the other nostril while I inhale - not strictly necessary, but I think it makes me look like a pro! Afterwards, I tap my nose once in a while to see whether the scent is still there.

Number one, I think it allows the most control over how and how much snuff enters both nostrils. It also looks best imo, and I don’t end up with traces of snuff smeared all over my face. Plus, I really can’t stand having greatly different ammounts of snuff in each nostril which happens all the time if I use any other method.

back of the hand, unless its something like abraxas premium which i pinch to keep warmed up. though i warm most up pinching out the tin/tub onto my hand.

pinching and spooning

Using a bullet as a tapbox, off my thumbnail.

The back of my hand, generally.

Pinch, gives me the most control, then boxcar, then spoon, then bullet.

Spoon ( 95% of snuffing use ) I love scraping with side of spoon in compacted snuffs ( i.e . Abraxas Cafe 11) than pinch, than back of hand.

i think back of the hand is the best pressure control, as it lets less air through than pinching, i get less hitting the throat that way, if any.

it depends on the snuff type(coarse fine waterbased oilbased etc.) also depens on the situation (in public etc.) But pinching is the most traditional and efficient way at least for me.

I pinch everything from coarse to a toast.just the way I’ve always done it.its quick and easy for me now I’ve mastered techniques.

I am predominantly a pinch man…

Dryer snuffs I like to take the thumb and middle finger pinch, for schmalzlers I like the back of the hand in the web method. Because with the Bernard’s it comes out in nice clumps and works well, although sometimes gets a little messy.

I’m a back of the hand guy, but might pinch or bullet at work. Depending on what I’m doing, I’ll either tap or spoon onto the back of my hand.

boxcar

i find back of the hand method easier for fine-ultrafine snuffs. I never make mistake.

This thread inspired me to (re)try the other methods described here which I have so far ignored or which I didn’t know yet. I’ve changed my mind about taking fine snuffs from the back of the hand, that really works surprisingly well. At least as long as there is no wind or indoors. And Boxcar is definitely very effective. that way I could probably save far greater ammounts of snuff from growing stale or moldy. I usually prefer smaller pinches as I find to much at once prevents me from experiencing all the aroma nuances in a pinch, however there are situations when I want to load my nose as fast as possible or when the weather is bad and I want to get something out of a tapbox… I’m glad I read about it here, I wouldn’t have thought about this myself.

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pinch from a snuff box, boxcar method for schmalzler

just about every way, except using a straw; whatever is expedient.

Boxcar, or spoon. multiples, “because you can’t eat just one chip”

Big pinches using middle finger rather than forefinger.

Back of the hand for all but the very finest of snuffs, but reading here maybe I should try it with the scotches and toasts too!

back of the hand is pretty much the only way I’ll take my scotches. I end up blending most of my snuffs with a scotch, which is why back of the hand tends to be the way for me.

I use my Czech pipe tool spoon almost exclusively.

I just used a key, worked pretty well though I’d like a proper snuff spoon.

Back of hand or pinching (thumb and forefinger or middle finger), about 50/50. It depends on the box I carry it in. Very finely ground snuffs (e.g. Elephant or Dholakia White) I pinch only, so only 60% will end up in my windpipe, and not the whole pinch.

Pinch toasts, boxcar most dry to medium, Spoon Schmalzler and other heavy damp snuff .And I use my pipe tool for 6 photo special

Pinch, Boxcar, custom spoons.

I didn’t get on well with pinching at first, so I used a spoon for the first couple of years. Then I saw a video on here of an old guy taking some snuff and noticed he used his middle finger. I had been using my forefinger, so gave the middle finger a try. It transformed my snuffing experience. I found I could take much bigger pinches using the middle finger which made taking all the very fine, harder to sniff snuffs very easy to take. There isn’t a snuff I don’t take large pinches of. And you get so much more nicotine. One of my pinches is equal to about 4 snuff spoons worth. Pinching makes snuff so much more enjoyable.

The pinch. Dirty fingernails are just another badge of honor.

I like to take a spoonful of SNAFU and flick the bottom of the spoon, just under my nostril, and rocket that magic right into my snuff pocket.

I’m exclusively a boxcar guy…

I find the back of the hand makes my eyes run - perhaps that’s just some psychological thing to do with my old geography teacher though, whenever I took the back of his hand it also made my eyes water not to mention the headache for the rest of the day. Pinching for finer stuff gives me a lot of control and boxcar for coarse grind is generally the way to go for me.

I mostly use the thumb and middle finger…using ring or forefinger to close a nostril. But for coarse snuffs or most Poschl tapbox offerings or Schmalzlers, I prefer back of hand or boxcar.

The pinch…I believe I finally mastered it.

Pinch 90% of the time and the boxcar method the other 10%

big flex straw at home that will bypass nasal hair. my cross pen when out of the house to by pass forementioned hair. this way I get better sinus coating and do not have to wash my nose out. As the kind folks here have explained: the rest goes into a back drip and I assume I’m getting some extra nicotine this way.

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Would someone kindly explain a boxcar??

Spoon, Bullet, Pinch in that order. I like dry snuffs too, Ive been able to get good control with a spoon by moderating the amount and speed of air drawn into the nostril

Would someone kindly explain a boxcar??

Would someone kindly explain a boxcar??

Pinch for me! I have tried the spoon, crook of the thumb and back of the hand, and I either completely miss, rub it in my face, or just don’t have control of the process. You know how a toddler feeding itself will get the food everywhere other than their mouth? Same deal. With a pinch I can keep control and regulate/tweak the delivery to suit the type of snuff I’m taking.

@50ft_trad I only did back of the hand or boxcar in the bathroom where there was a mirror for a while until I could bring it up to my nose by reflex. It’s really funny knowing that you can hear me sniff loudly in the bathroom, followed by sniffing a while after I get out and occasionally wiping my nose.

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When Jennifer Aniston isn’t available (which so far is always :(( ) I tend to favour pinching. I’ve toyed with the boxcar method and the anatomical snuffbox but find I don’t have as much control on releasing the snuff. I’m prepared to put up with that if I ever get to try the Jen method.

You’re welcome to her, I’m waiting for Charlize Theron >:)

Pinch when I’m out and about and I tend to spoon when I’m sitting in front of the computer reading and snuffing and reading and snuffing and snuffing and snuffing…

In public, I pinch but blow the dust off my fingers first, In private I skip that step, the dust adds a lot to the flavor.

I pinch and spoon, with no difference in the grinds. Also use bullets (metal ones) but only to tap in the back of hand and pinch fron there, everytime I tried to inhale from the bullet it just blew my head. Back of the hand doesn´t work for me, it won´t blow my head but the snuff always goes a bit too far up my nose, instead I prefer to pinch gently…

I like to take a pinch, and just lightly sniff at it, to sort of ‘prime’ my nose. I find doing this will moisten my nose up a bit making taking a full pinch easier. I notice if I just flat out snuff a pinch I will experience an uncomfortable burn, as well as watery eyes. Doing a light sniff first makes it go down a whole lot easier.

I use my thumb nail like a shovel. Or pinch.

The thing I don’t get about pinching is this: How do you take a large pinch without dropping a load while taking it, unless you sniff much harder, in which case it ends up where you don’t want it to, such as the throat or the sinuses? Even when teasing between the fingers simultaneously I can’t do this neatly at all, leading to one or the other of the afore-mentioned eventualities. What is the key there?

@snuffski If taking one large pinch is troublesome, why not try taking a few smaller pinches instead? Usually what I do. I can’t handle a lot of snuff at one go, without getting a bad burn. So just take smaller controllable pinches, seems to be working for me. And I think it is impossible not to drop some snuff now and again, all part of the game.

@snuffski what about using wide surface…

@linguist - that’s easier of course, though requires a lot of hoovering if spread wide. I was specifically wondering about pinching though. @Filledwith_anger - That’s how I play it now, when not using the back of my hand.

The thing I don’t get about pinching is this: How do you take a large pinch without dropping a load while taking it, unless you sniff much harder, in which case it ends up where you don’t want it to, such as the throat or the sinuses? Even when teasing between the fingers simultaneously I can’t do this neatly at all, leading to one or the other of the afore-mentioned eventualities. What is the key there?

@snuffski I tend to take a pinch and approach thumb down with index finger on top (not level though, fingertips angled slightly up, say 30 degrees). As I start to sniff I draw the index finger back which deals with any lumps that might be there, and exposes gradually more snuff. The other thing I tend to do is leave the other nostril open, so that the power of one sniff is halved between the two nostrils. That said, I’m also trying out the spoon today. I got an order from MrSnuff today which qualified for one of those teeny weeny ikkle spoon affairs as a freebie. My fat clumsy fingers struggled with it, and I also felt I was at risk of inhaling the entire spoon if I sniffed too hard =)) … that was until I gripped it in the jaws of a 4LN mini long nosed vise grips That seemed to work quite well! Next up, I went to the kitchen drawer, abducted a bamboo chopstick, cut maybe 60mm or so off the handle end, and whittled a very rudimentary little spoon out of that which seems to work too Looks ugly, but works just fine Back of the hand or box car still results in me wearing it though 8-|

@50ft_trad - Yes, that’s the only spoon I have at the moment too. I put a small keyring clip through the end of it which helps with grip, but it is too small to be particularly practical. Thanks for the pinching tip, that makes things a little easier - but still can’t do particularly big pinches. I guess it’s going to be a little and often really.

I still find little and often is far better too, as otherwise it hits my throat and/or my nose starts streaming and flushing it out anyway. So far I’ve found I need to take other people’s advice with a pinch of … no hang on, rephrase … what works best for others, isn’t what necessarily works best for me … but what works best for me might change as my nose gets more used to it

Im conflicted in what my favorite method is.They all have their place,and some are better than others depending on conditions like being outside when its breezy.So far Im pretty much a back of the hand or spoon guy but I will pinch or use bullets in certain conditions. I never use a spoon in public,just makes me feel self conscious.I do however use a spoon almost exclusively when relaxing on the couch at home. I use bullets a lot when driving as I feel its the safest,least distracting method. I use the back of the hand from a tap box whenever out in public,unless its breezy then I use a bullet. I like the idea of the pinch…I just havent been able to master it for some reason. See why Im so conflicted? I have snuff boxes,tap tins,bullets and snuff tins and Im carrying all this crap around in my pockets all the time.Lucky for me most of my shorts are the cargo type.Im going to have to invest in cargo type pants when fall rolls around.

I Spoon most the time. I do like to pinch white’s(Dh)(WillieP) and toasts between thumb and middle finger until it cakes and give that a sniff, 9.9 out of 10 lands in the right spot and settles in nicely. I take a good pinch, tap, and dust, give a sec… sssssss…zzzooooommmm! <:-P Also with the spoon (full)(heaping), I give a very subtle, limited sniff and tap or flick the spoon underneath, this acts as a launcher and…give it a try! @-) Boxcars of Viking D are always a treat, I could use a extra thumb on that hand. And some more VD.

I use a pinch with most snuffs, stuff that’s really coarse and moist I like the boxcar, stuff that’s REALLY coarse and moist (NTSU, schmalzer) I just pack it in there.

The thing I don’t get about pinching is this: How do you take a large pinch without dropping a load while taking it, unless you sniff much harder, in which case it ends up where you don’t want it to, such as the throat or the sinuses? Even when teasing between the fingers simultaneously I can’t do this neatly at all, leading to one or the other of the afore-mentioned eventualities. What is the key there?

I just sniff it slowly and move my fingers around, some snuff blows out when I exhale but that’s unavoidable with any drier snuff for me.

I cut a flex straw 3/4 of an inch above the flex at each end of the flex I bend straw at the bend and put in a pinch which settles in the flex I insert one end in my nose and the other my girl friend of the moment inserts other end in her nose. she exhales strongly great hit that leads to greater sensual gratification If I think its time to end the relationship I exhale first.

recently been placing it in my nose rather than sniffing… thatll be because im getting tired of scotches choking me.

Just discovered how well the clip part of the lid on a cheapo biro works as an impromptu spoon when there’s not enough depth in the snuffbox to get a proper pinch

I now use a wooden coffee-stirrer (Like a small lolly stick). I broke off a piece two inches long and it’s great, just scoop a bit up from the tin. I can really shovel it in and it’s quite controllable. Fine snuffs can be inhaled gently if held a little away from the nostril to avoid hitting the throat. I did get a snuff spoon from e-bay but it’s too small I find.

Box Car and pinch for me.

I take snuff usually from my anatomical snuff box. But I snuff from boxcar some specified snuffs - Fichtennadel, Amostrinha and most of Bernard. And every time when I’m outside, because of the wind. It won’t blow my snuff out if I’m snuffing from boxcar.

using spoon more now i have one, its much better than the cheap coke spoons on ebay etc. outside ill boxcar.

I gatta say I like the “finger cake” method. I just smear some onto my index finger when my tin is too low for a pinch., sniff and repeat as needed.

No. ! thumb & index finger. I can take large pinch’s and control the flow rate.

spoon but I keep dropping them in places and not finding them again.

Thumb and middle finger pinch for big pinches. I didn’t get on well with index finger pinches. I don’t have big manly hands and I can’t get big enough pinches using my index finger. Pinching is the only method I use.

For finer snuffs, I inhale about 2/3rd of a breath, then sniff a pinch from between thumb & index finger. Keeps the dust out of my throat.

I use a pinch most of the time, and seldom the back of hand between the webs. For fine and dry snuffs (Quit, IHT22…) I prefer the boxcar method, I can also do bigger “pinches” that way…it’s growing on me hehe

That’s exactly how I love to snuff!

Well… ^^^ What’s in a name…

@Viertel damn! Either you have small hands or a big nose…or maybe it’s just me but that’s a humonguous “pinch” hehe

Pinch. Repeat as necessary

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Boxcar works for me. Can also be fairly discreet when in public.

I am an avid fan of pinching especially outta the tin or a box. there’s something about pinching that just feels right, natural if you will. i love the pinch. i also enjoy my modified acrylic bullet, i take it with me into the desert and while i drive. just ordered a blizzard 2, we’ll see how it works but i want it for the desert trips, already broke one glass vial in a parking lot…oops. with most of my pöschl products i like to use back of my thumb on the meaty part if you will, about an inch or so away from the anatomical snuff box. i never use the anatomical snuff box, just don’t like it. never boxcarred it either, don’t ever use that much at a time. oh i have a homemade spoon i carved enjoy using but it’s at the bottom of the list…nothing witty to end with, so hasta luego.

Pinch each nostril. Repeat. Repeat as many times as necessary (usually, many times).

Spoon.

prefer thumb and middle finger. found that spoon block the spectrum release of aroma

SO far all pinching does for me is assure that my shirt, pants and shoes are covered in aromatic dust … The boxcar however or off the blade of my sodbuster … that’s a natural as a dancing with a big hipped farm girl …

Pinch

I like the convenience of bullets. Once I modified a couple to my liking, they work well enough, especially when I’m out and about. Pinching is ok. I tried using a spoon last night (actually, a modified bamboo chopstick) and really like it. I’ve ordered a couple of different salt spoons that were very inexpensive and I hope will work. I think at home I’ll probably use a spoon, and when I’m out, bullets.

Tried a few of the ones discussed. Box Caring seems to suit me the best.

I’ve recently tried the one with the straw (http://snuffhouse.org/discussion/7160/gadget-for-beginners/p1) and is an excellent method for all kinds of snuff, specially the dry ones

I’ve used the back of my hand out of a tapbox. I seldom snuff in a place where wind is a factor. This keeps my snuff and nails clean. Occasionally I’ll dump a bit more than I thought I wanted. I adjust my want accordingly.

Any technique without the use of a tool.

How do you prefer to snuff? What do you do most often (if different for some reason)? 1) Finger pinch (thumb and forefinger; thumb and middle finger; etc) 2) Off your hand (back, front or side) 3) Using a spoon or other tool (including “snuff bullets”) 4) Right out of the tin (messy) 5) Other (?) At first, I usually used the scoop of my pipe tool, but found it hard to get the right amount, and the snuff kept falling off at inconvenient moments. Now I mostly use my thumb and middle finger, rubbing my fingers together as I sniff. Sometimes I use my forefinger and ring finger to close the other nostril while I inhale - not strictly necessary, but I think it makes me look like a pro! Afterwards, I tap my nose once in a while to see whether the scent is still there.

The choices are many to practice the technique of snuff. Having tested many I prefer the finger pinch method is the most interesting for me.

pipe tool -> boxcar -> nose

Pinch. If I have the snuff in the little dispenser box they come in I tap some in to the palm of my hand and pinch it out. If its a snuff that comes in a tin. I put it in snuff box and punch from there. I was going to ask or if you want to ad it to list. How many of you just put your nose close up like dive in to the tin or snuff box and just snuff straight out of the tin? I do it once in a while. I don’t think much comes out. Probably with the finer course snuffs it would work better. I’ve seen people do it many years ago. Maybe they didn’t want to get it on their clothing? Or just didn’t want that much. Not sure.

Another great question would be. How long can you carry around a nice big pinch? I have a tendency that no matter how large or small that pinch is I just tend to snrot it up in one or two shots straight away. Once I get in to it I just don’t like keeping it between my fingers. And I have to admit sometimes its just to much.

@Lunecat, I smiled when I read the part about being able to play with the Snuff. I hadn’t thought to do that until I read your post but now that’s going to be me. As to my warming it…, well, probably best to leave some things up to the imagination, 'ay?

I could say all of them. For me it depends on the type of container - tap box, off me hand. Messy snuff, like Sun Pari, I use a Bernard’s shovel. If I wantlto pack the nose, I use the pinch out of the tin. Sometimes with the fine grinds I use the bendy straw…

Being new to this I’ve tried a variety of ways. I started with a butter knife and a mirror so I could see where I was aiming. I also tried using the hand, etc. But after reading this thread I tried the pen cap and it works the best for me so far. Plus I can now snuff without having to use a mirror. Very important find for when I’m driving! I will want to buy or make some type of little spoon to replace the pen cap with as I’m into aesthetics. At one time I had a lampworking (old Italian craft to melt glass with) setup in my house. I’ve been imagining all the beautiful glass spoons I could make with my torch and glass. Unfortunately the “*propane police” are anal about the use of propane in condos-where I now live. If I could I’d already have many spoons made. Ah well. Maybe one day… (*propane’s needed to fuel the torch with)

@linguist‌ is that WoS on your hand?

I’m finding different snuffs work better with different techniques. Menthols and coarser grinds work great with a spoon. Finer grinds and more delicate scents I prefer pinching.

For drier snuffs, back of the hand in the depression at he base of the thumb joint above the wrist. For the moist snuffs I use the two finger pinch and shove it up the nostril. As long as it gets up the schnoz is all that matters. You can sniff it off your big toe if you want. Toe Jam Toque!

Wet tip of index finger with tip of tongue dip finger in snuff container, rub snuff in upper part of nose. No snortin here… :bz

I’ve been taking it off of the tip of my pocket knife myself. I just started experimenting with snuff and only have Toque Quit at the moment. I find it leaves too much residue on my fingers.

I like to challenge myself anymore: I pinch a bit from the tin, place it on my elbow and inhale really hard! Seriously, though, I prefer to pinch my snuff. A measured dose between thumb and index finger provides me with superior control and a (mostly) clean delivery.

Injection… Definately Injection…

Another method I use is a small diameter hollow bamboo stick with a scoop fashioned at the end. Into the snuff jar, scoop out desired amount and hoover it on up the shnozola. :bz

I am coming around to the pinch as my preferred method.

just put your nose close up like dive in to the tin or snuff box and just snuff straight out of the tin? I do it once in a while. I don’t think much comes out. Probably with the finer course snuffs it would work better. I’ve seen people do it many years ago. Maybe they didn’t want to get it on their clothing? Or just didn’t want that much. Not sure.

I do it with St. James Perish and, I get a lot out of the tin that way. I just keep on snuffing it till I am done. I like the dive in cause it’s quick. As for not getting it on your clothes I still do with that method. Lots some times. I want to mention @Viertel was the one that gave me the idea of doing it that way.

#3, the spoon technique.  This is because I like big amounts at once and it’s a fairly sanitary, efficient method of snuffing

I also found out I’m a natural at pinching.  I just pinched some Samuel Gawith Irish D and had to check my fingers to make sure it went up there into my nostrils because it didn’t fall and I didn’t feel it.  I like it but again, not very efficient since I had to do 5 pinches in a row instead of the usual 2 or 3 big spoonfuls

Reluctantly, I’ve tried #2; off the back side of my right hand (I’m left-handed).  First I spoon out a dose, maybe pumpkin seed-sized, dump on hand and hoover it with my nose.  The nice thing about this technique is that you get all of it.  I noticed especially with toasts, it’s good for that since you don’t get caking inside your nose or wastage

I’m sure I’ll eventually try all the techniques.  While I’m here, I was wondering if anybody knew of a technique to take schmalzlers.  I read about it here but I can’t find the thread, since it was old and had an unrelated title.  It had something to do with a traditional, maybe Bavarian way of snuffing schmalzlers

Cheers!

a middle and thumb pinch aimed towards the back of the nose like guy wallace does in his videos