I have seen threads like this on other forums and I think they are very useful. Rather than create an entire thread for basic questions, new snuffers can simply post their question(s) here or check if their question has already been answered. The idea is fairly simple. If you have a short question that you want to ask about snuff, post it in this thread. If another poster has an answer to your question, they will respond with an “@” reply. It might be useful to label questions with a [Q] or similar to make it clear that your post is a question. I will periodically update this original post with the questions and a selection of answers. Formatting is subject to change and might not be so great at first. I think this could be a valuable tool for members of the site. Of course most answers could be found using Google or the existing search function, but its useful to consolidate everything into a single thread. So I’ll start us off with a question or two myself:
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[Q] Is there a reason why British manufacturers are banned from producing oil-based snuff? Is it related to the safety or health of the product in any way? asked by: @Maneikis[A] Yes. In the days before synthetic oils, animal or vegetable oils would go rancid over time causing users to get sick. Germany has a similar law for the same reason, yet allows for mineral oils, and hence most German snuffs are oil based. answered by: @Xander
[Q] Am I better off only having a day’s worth of snuff in each box, or fill the box to the top and refill it back to the top each day? asked by: @Bizzle[A] Yes you are better off,depends on how long your snuff stays fresh in the snuff box you carry. I normally only carry enough for 2-3 days then fill them with something different. A full snuff box less air exposure, filling from bulk daily bad. Answered by: @basement_shaman
@Bizzle It depends on whether you are a rotation type snuffer or you have a few snuffs that you constantly use. Since I don’t rotate, I have no problems with fulling up my snuffboxes. They are empty again within 3 days anyway.
@ambridge78 I think most here would agree that the BEST way is to use a glass jar with a good lid. I use a lot of 4 oz. Mason type jars. The main thing is the seal. Good Luck!!
@ambridge78 I like to use small Clamp Jars, even for large bulk storage. The smaller jar give you less space for air after you decant some out for use. It’s not as cheap to get multiple smaller jars that equal the storage space of a large one, but it keeps things fresh longer in my opinion. Air is the enemy. Less empty space = less air.
Hello everyone, soon to be new snuff user here. I have a question about storage. What is the best way to store snuff once a tin is opened?
I would also advise that once you open a tin, you should seal it with rubber tape. This works well with Wilson’s of Sharrow tins for example. You don’t need to do this with F&T tins. Some say Toque tins are air tight, but I still would seal them with tape (I don’t use their tins anymore as I only buy toque in bulk). I also tape seal vacuum tins once they’ve been opened.
@ambridge78 Air tight glass jars for large tins 25 grams and up. Baby food jars work well.Keep out of direct sunlight and in temperature controlled environment. Small tins put the tin in a zip lock baggies for each tin. Dutch snuff and schmalzler keep in refrigerator in air tight containers.
baby food jars are perfect. Neither too big nor too small and they are strongly airtight. Sometimes i can’t open these jars without the aid of a dry cloth.
is keeping my snuffs together in cleaned+aired out instant coffee jars (in seperate tins) a bad idea? i left out strong ones like menthols and cheese & bacon to avoid crossover, will the ones i have stored be ok? also, would i get away with sticking some cloves in a tin of toque natural to scent it?
@Firestarter0 only if you plan on using it up ,in a short time. For life time storage invest in some good glass jars. The smaller jars work best.2 ounce jars work for up to 25+ grams and you can compact to fit more. Suggestion- .http://www.freundcontainer.com/blue-glass-packer-bottles/p/V4235B03BLU/ $ .49 if you can find less expensive let me know. As for scenting any thing you want. careful with essential oils
i meant still in original 10g (or so) tins, multiple of them packed into each jar. just to aid against drying out/keeping them together/etc. dont want the flavours to cross over though. cheers for the info.
Simple question: Newbie here. I have been snusing for awhile, and recently ordered my first snuff. I have terrible allergies. I use prescription nasal spray for them, and it keeps them under control. When I tried using snuff, my body reacted as it would if I were to put my whole face onto a cat and inhale deeply - I sneezed furiously. I read enough to know that you don’t want to snort snuff, rather, you should only sniff lightly. The Ozona Presidente does have a wonderful metholated effect. However, I’m not really getting nicotine like I do with snus… Any advice would be most appreciated!
@CzechCzar The trick is to take a big pinch. This will both (paradoxically) reduce sneezing, and provide more nicotine. It still won’t compare to snus unless you get very heavy hitting snuffs like Viking Dark, Taxi, Ntsu and a few other potent ones, yet there should be enough even in the average snuff to notice it.
Many thanks. So a bigger pinch will make me sneeze less - how big should it be?
@CzechCzar The trick is to take a big pinch. This will both (paradoxically) reduce sneezing, and provide more nicotine. It still won’t compare to snus unless you get very heavy hitting snuffs like Viking Dark, Taxi, Ntsu and a few other potent ones, yet there should be enough even in the average snuff to notice it.
Hi everyone, Well i received my 1st order of snuff today via air mail. I put the kids to bed and at 8:30 i tried for the 1st time some snuff. I decided to try the firedance 1st. I noticed that the tins are sealed just like pipe tobacco tins. I had to pry the lid a bit on the side. Once i got the tin opened i was greated by the great firedance aroma. Now its funny i sneezed right before trying this stuff but i did it like a pro i didnt sneeze at all after taking this stuff yayyy. Almost 30 minutes has passed and i can still smell the blackberry and vanilla. Now i took my midle finger and my thumb to pinch a bit. I blocked my other nostril and i then sniffed just a bit. I felt a bit go down my throat so i dont know if it was some snuff or just mucus but i did feel something go down but i guess thats normal ? Also for the tin I should zip lock it or transfer the stuff to a baby food jar ?
I decided to try the firedance 1st. I noticed that the tins are sealed just like pipe tobacco tins. I had to pry the lid a bit on the side. Once i got the tin opened i was greated by the great firedance aroma. 
Now its funny i sneezed right before trying this stuff but i did it like a pro i didnt sneeze at all after taking this stuff yayyy. Almost 30 minutes has passed and i can still smell the blackberry and vanilla. 
Now i took my midle finger and my thumb to pinch a bit. I blocked my other nostril and i then sniffed just a bit. I felt a bit go down my throat so i dont know if it was some snuff or just mucus but i did feel something go down but i guess thats normal ? Also for the tin I should zip lock it or transfer the stuff to a baby food jar ?