@vmank1q just keep going and your skill will improve over time. it´s just a matter of practice for the most part.
I say go ahead and order a fine snuff. Once you get used to taking snuff you can take toasts and scotches with relative ease. These days, I enjoy all types of stuff. It doesn’t matter what the grind is. Do yourself a favor and don’t avoid the fine, dry snuffs- you’ll deprive yourself of some very unique and enjoyable blends of tobacco!
Also worthy of note; Clinical studies of the nicotine absorption rates from snuff have found that virgin users absorb much less nicotine than regular users. Even occasional users had lower rates than regular users. Knowing this I would recommend snuffs that are pleasant and enjoyable for regular use as the difference between strengths of snuff does not appear to be as large as the difference between strengths through experience. I personally have found snuffs others have deemed weak such as schmalzers to be delightfully uplifting in the nicotine department. Keep at it and you will certainly be rewarded.
You know, I’m pretty sure I still get snuff to the back of my throat, I just don’t notice it as much any more. I can get a large pinch of HDT and give a good old sniff, and I don’t get any discomfort. I’m wondering if regular users are really that much more ‘accurate’ or if we just become so accustomed to it tht we don’t notice so much? The good news is that I was a very occasional user until a few weeks ago (can’t smoke at new job) but I have got used to regular use very quickly. I don’t think it takes long to become a ‘seasoned’ user, just ride it out. Maybe this is why experienced users get higher nicotine levels, less percieved irritation = less mucus washing the snuff away from the membranes.
It’s funny, toasts and other fine grinds don’t beat me up if I pay a bit of attention, but the Quit just fires straight into my lungs every time. I love the plain tobacco scent, but jacking myself on it is just brutal. I think I need a special Quit technique or something. I’ve got about 95 grams to use so I’d better figure something out =/
@Juxtaposer I’ve definitely noticed that the more accustomed to taking snuff I am, the more of the nicotine I feel.
If you like the scent of Quit, Toque Natural is the same in a larger grind.
does anybody know who makes Viking? Is it a private label or a manufacturer? Dave
@mr. snuff: as far as I can tell the general consensus is that it is made by Samuel Gawith given it’s “unique” packaging. I hope this question means you’re trying to get some for sale. I know I for one will place an order.
I wrote Dave asking about Viking, and now I see him here asking that same question. Darn - and I thought he knew everything. 
And yes - I’d be right on the bandwagon buying some Viking if Mr. Snuff starts to carry it!
Trouble is that Dave has also forgotten more about snuff than we will ever know! Dave, forget that I mentioned this!
I’ll buy some as well.
@vmank1q Don’t forget to maybe investigate Swedish snus and see if it is for you… regardless of whether you enjoy nasal snuff or not. Enjoy
@mr.snuff it is defiantly the house snuff for my smoking shop. I already asked Simon there. Here was his answer. we have had them produced to replicate the Leonard dingler snuffs that are no longer available, as we were the European importers and distributers for them.
Well I bought some Viking Dark and so far its going great. Didn’t smoke anything until 3:30pm today and then had a craving and smoked two. I’m not beating myself up about it, because for me two is good. I will quit smoking, it’s a LOT easier now! Thanks everyone for the help, I appreciate it.
@vmank1q Today is my first day entirely without smokes. I haven’t pushed myself to make the switch, it’s just been happening on its own. I would smoke most of a pack per day just a couple months ago, and i was down to just a couple per day. I ran out of cigs last night and I just decided not to buy any more. Once I became more comfortable with snuff (and I found ones that I really liked and were good to take) I seemed to crave it more than smokes. I hope the transition is as smooth for you as it has been for me. It’s nice to be away from those things.
Thanks Dogwalla. I haven’t been taking it long, it hasn’t been a week yet so it’ll take time to get used to it and to ‘snuff’ properly. But I’m enjoying it so far
I’m not trying to quit, but since I’ve been snuffing more, I’ve found that I’ve been smoking less through pure laziness. I smoke outside, and sometimes it just seems too cold or wet to bother. I used to smoke a cigarette just before bed, but when I’m ready to fall asleep, I just can’t be bothered to go outside when snuff is at hand. This is in complete contrast to how I was until recently. I would put up with almost anything to have a cigarette! I think that cutting down, or even quitting altogether is something that happens pretty much by itself when you get into snuff. If I were in your shoes, I’d concentrate less on not smoking, and more on enjoying snuff. If you take care to snuff often, you’ll find yourself thinking less about smoking.
I had no intention of quitting when I started snuffing. It just sort of happened. Every now and then I’ll enjoy a RYO with a friend. I enjoy snuff more than I ever enjoyed cigarettes.
I’m still smoking but down to just a few which is pretty good. I’m just hoping when I get better at taking it, them I can quit smoking altogether.