What primitive and CHEAP ‘tools’ do you use to get by 'in a pinch" ? For me ‘pinching’ is wasteful and messy, and those smash boxes that are so convenient to open and close don’t leave much room for the fingers towards the bottom, do they ? Consider this: You know those 10 for 99-cent ballpoint pens with the cap on the end that have the 1-inch (or longer) tab extending…the tab that keeps the pen clipped in your shirt pocket ? Pull that tab off your pen, or just keep one in your pocket as I do, and you have an excellent ‘snuff spoon’ always on hand to scoop out a portion from your snuff container whenever you feel the need. You can get the right amount desired every time with minimal practice, there is negligable waste, its economical, and readily available…you probably have a half dozen on hand right now. Z_2k “These lips don’t dip.”
I put my snuff in snuff bottles. The cap usually comes with an attached spoon. It’s convenient and I don’t have to use my fingers~ Thankfully there are many cheap snuff bottles on ebay. It’s quite lovely to carry one around~
I usually pinch. I like the control factor. However, a buddy of mine sent me a few spoons, which I use from time to time.
I used to use a pen cap occasionally, many years ago, before I discovered snuff…
You will laugh at this one, but a good alternative is to get yourself a new small size swiss knife. It usually comes with a nailfile (one with a blunt end, not a pointy one). The nilefile is perfect for scooping up a small amount of snuff.
I don’t like gadgetry, it kinda put me off from pipe smoking at first. With snuff I like that it’s just me and the tin. Two fingers does the trick.
I use the cheapest of all tools, thumb and forefinger. Always have it with me, has never mislaid it, control is perfect, almost unbreakable and it was made for the job. Perfect!!!
I’m exactly lke what miamimark just said. I used to use the pen cap method when I first started. Then I learned how to pinch properly. Of course I do keep a few odd spoons on hand for certain situations. The spoons that cstokes mentions I still have in abundance and are free to whomever whispers me their address. I think “free” works for a poor man too.
I think you missed my point Xander. Before I even HEARD of snuff.
Pinching for me. I’ve used both methods many times and find that once your pinch is refined and practiced you have better control with no waste. When I pinch I inhale and allow the snuff to gently enter my nose by just regulating the pinch as I breathe, if that makes sense. However, if thats no for you I agree that a Chinese bottle would be useful. Have you tried a bullet? You can get a perfectly useable one for a couple of dollars from Mr Snuff - refillable and give a measured dose without any waste at all. good luck!
I see mark. Or at least I think I see. Don’t ask don’t tell. Yes, pinching is the best. It takes a little practice but its very much worth it.
I love my spoon. Funny with pipes I go very minimaly I ream with my finger nails (I’ve got sharp nails for some reason) and tamp with my pinky works like a charm. Don’t like pinching snuff all the time it’s too messy for me. though often if I’am walking it’s my technique of choice.
I use the pen cap method sometimes at work if I’m snuffing something really fine & powdery, like Rooster, as I use a computer a lot and sometimes the snuff gets in between the keys if I’ve had a large pinch.