Wait, the colored boxes are a different size than the plain tan one?
I really would like to see dimensions included in the description for any snuff box listed on the site. After buying hte tan one I was hesitant to buy any of the others.
Do the Mr.Snuff Plastic boxes snap closed?
No, but they close snugly - they wouldnāt open in a pocket.
Smaller? make then the exact size as a Zippo lighter. Then I can carry them in the leather holster on my belt 2.25 inch long 1.5 inch wide 0.5 inch thick .I have a sterling silver flip top 2.25 x1.25 x 0.5 and my fat fingers fit fine, The lid is 1.75 inch long x 7/8 inch wide.I have two of the Barnardās I keep bait in one and tackle in the other while fishing; They were not air tight and didnāt like my snuff drying out quickly! Besides who needs to carry 25 grams of snuff around ?Also you can delete the tap out hole if itās a flip top. Less moving parts less to go wrong.
I think the colored boxes may be a good size. Perhaps a little deeper for us big fingered fellowsā¦
I need to order one and see I guess
The perfect snuff box should hold 10g Ā - thatās enough for anyone with a serious habit to carry around with them, small enough to be neat and tactile, ok for the stubby fingered.
I have metal , wood and plastic snuff boxs the Mrsnuff plastic is the only one I keep on my person 24/7 . The current size 1 3/4 Ā x 3 x 9/16 is vary nice . another size I would buyĀ 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 9/16 just a silly 1/2" shorter but I could stuff one more in my pocket . Or a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 9/16 for when im in the tavern and need to share. Or I would buy a 2 1/2" dia. round chrome plastic because it would just look good and be more airtight than any of my other hinged metal boxs ā¦ But Iām sure it canāt be done !
@slide: that is a great idea. Now I think about it, it is crazy NOT to have dimensions. I will put that on the list.
As for the perfect sized small box, what is the consensus?
a. Ā 2.25x1.25x0.5Ā
b. Ā 2.5x1.5x0.5
B would get my vote.
B for me as well.
B gets my vote too.
I would buyĀ Ā BĀ .
whatever the smallest
I have a 1.5" x 1.5" x. 0.5" that is my absolute favorite. Ā Itās a slide top wood box, and being square, I can really get my fingers inside. Ā Itās also not as thick as the other square wood ones I have, which makes it soĀ much less bulky to take with me.
The Ari. D Norman silver box I have is 2.5 x 1.25 x .5 usable depth. Kind of a cross between the two options.
Just measured the nicely sized papier mache box which tends to live on my computer desk - 2.5" x 1.5" x 0.75" deep. I guess that puts me in the āBā group.
Those old papier mache boxes were perfect. I would love to find one in pristine condition. As McCausland quotes āA silver snuff and I parted company years ago, my standard box is papier mache, plain blackā (from memory but I think I got it)Ā
That one of mine isnāt perfect, but it very nearly snuff proof and does keep the snuff nice and fresh. Hereās a picture of it.
Thinking of cheap and effective snuff boxes, this one cost me just 99p (plus P&P) on eBay.
Itās 65mm (2.5") in diameter and about 22mm (3/4") deep with a curved underside. The lid is push fit, but a very good fit, making it snuff proof and very good at keeping snuff fresh for days. Itās comfortable in the pocket too. Now if someone fancied reproducing these I am quite sure there would be a market for them.