That Mchrystals hops does sound really good…
@Whalen, seems as if I’m a 'RESPECTED" member here!! I’d rather be called Uncle Pieter than mr Claassen!
i think we should call pieter. santa classen
Congrats on the “Respected” status Pieter! Me, constant series of downgrades, except my snuff! McChrystals Stammheimer Hopfen Schnupf - One of the worlds most unique and elegant snuff experiences IMHO. No collection is any where near complete until this one is tried. I consider this one a true snuff blenders work of art. There have been times when I have pulled this one from a warm pocket in the summertime, and the whole depth and complexity has presented itself as a true and sudden delight. It’s just snuff mind you, but a damn good one, the hops is perfect, along with the grind and moisture too. I am always amazed when someone does not care for it, I understand that, but what a snuff.
Sorry for the late arrival of this comment, but after reading this I wonder how everyone carries moist snuff if it’s problematic in a wooden snuffbox. I realize that silver is an option that many seem to have chosen, but what are some other ways you choose to carry them? Smashboxes?
Smash boxes really keep snuff perfect. and they are like 50 cents apiece.
The plastic containers that Taxi comes in (the newer ones with the snap on lid) are perfect for the job. And the best bit is that you get to enjoy the Taxi snuff before you use them for other snuffs. 1 oz stainless steel hip flasks are also excellent.
@Tony, I use Taxi boxes for all my snuff. Perfect and gratis!
from what I can tell the wood doesn’t have problems all the time. It’s very climate and geography determined too. Obviously certain woods are more of a problem then others. It would be nice to have a list of what woods have what effects and tolerances hint hint knowledgeable snuffhousers.
I really love my tripletech PC BUTTT… I really really want a silver snuff box with hinge like the one @stitch (I THINK it was him) put a pic up of about a month ago… just a plain silver snuffbox with a hinge. Perfect. Doesn’t have to be big for me…
My problem with most of the old snuff boxes is that they’re so dang big! I couldn’t use that much snuff in a week. Partly because I switch off often but also because I just don’t use that much snuff. My tripletech box is a perfect size and has worked well for me since I sanded out the sides of the top a bit. Carefully removing a bit of wood with fine sandpaper will ease a sticky box, and humidification will tighten it right back up when the weather is dry. It’s really all about ambient humidity; all wood products have this effect; doors, drawers, you name it.
Echo the sentiments of Elvis (I knew he was alive!) I bought a fairly inexpensive Teak snuff box from Mr. Snuff, and it works like a dream. It’s the perfect size, and I haven’t had a single problem with the lid being too tight or loose. But, as snuffster said silver snuff boxes are super nice!! And you CAN find them at affordable prices, just have to do a bit of searching.
I have rosewood and paduak, I find the rosewood to be less temperamental with regards humidity and temperature.
Teak and rosewood are superb. The zebra wood is also great.