Actually, I bought my first tin yesterday, and reading up on the subject and seeing this forum has made me seriously consider it as an alternative to cigarettes, as I’m 19 and don’t want to risk causing myself issues with my lungs. I’ve done some research into proper techniques, and if I’m correct it does take practice? I’m enjoying the effects (compared to cigarettes, this is knockout. I’ve felt so calm yet motivated all day!) already! My first tin I’ve bought is a small tin of Wilsons & Sharrow “Dynamite.” The first time I tried it I got it rather wrong and managed to make my eyes water quite badly, haha. However after doing more research, this is an extremely enjoyable way to use tobacco. I haven’t craved a cigarette since yesterday, and strangely seems to be reducing my anxiety. Do any of you have any tips for a newcomer? And I’ll be sure to enjoy my time on these forums. Kind Reguards ReflectionEternal

Boosh, boosh stronger than a moose, don’t lock your door or we’ll climb through your chimney stop look around take your mind off the floor 'cause the BOOSH is LOOSE and we’re a little bit rawwww ice flow nowhere to go ice flow nowhere to go lost in the blinding whiteness of the tundraaaa Only tip I have is try a wide variety of snuffs, there are so many awesome types out there. Don’t be scared to try toasts and stuff like that just because you’re newer. And enjoy!

I wish good start to Snuff, great way to use tobacco. Take your time, relax and explore the forum you will found everything you need, forum is full on tips…

I made my first snuff order (not a real order, it was an experimental box of GH Cherry- still a favourite) when i was 18. 30th may 2012. ive since moved over from regular cigars and RYO to snuff and pipe (edit- also a big fan of snus, just dont have any and too skint for an order right now haha). I feel better for it.

One of the only aspects of snuff taking that I think I may have a problem with is public use, the police around here jump on anything they can, so somebody sniffing something up his nose may rouse suspicion! And as a rather shy retiring fellow I’m not sure if I could deal with that. Is that something I should be taking into consideration or is there a way to use it without people thinking it’s something “sketchy?”

One of the only aspects of snuff taking that I think I may have a problem with is public use, the police around here jump on anything they can, so somebody sniffing something up his nose may rouse suspicion! And as a rather shy retiring fellow I’m not sure if I could deal with that. Is that something I should be taking into consideration or is there a way to use it without people thinking it’s something “sketchy?”

One can employ a bullet fairly discreetly, that’s what I use in public.

One of the only aspects of snuff taking that I think I may have a problem with is public use, the police around here jump on anything they can, so somebody sniffing something up his nose may rouse suspicion! And as a rather shy retiring fellow I’m not sure if I could deal with that. Is that something I should be taking into consideration or is there a way to use it without people thinking it’s something “sketchy?”

One can employ a bullet fairly discreetly, that’s what I use in public.

Ah yes, I’ve been looking into that. I’m planning on visiting my local tobacconist in order to attain one. I know many of the people at the local pub, and they had no problem with me using it there last night, had quite a good time. I discovered nothing is better than a pint of Guinness and some snuff! A couple of people even tried it. Also, oddly, I haven’t sneezed yet, which surprises me. All of the people who tried it did. XD

One of the only aspects of snuff taking that I think I may have a problem with is public use, the police around here jump on anything they can, so somebody sniffing something up his nose may rouse suspicion! And as a rather shy retiring fellow I’m not sure if I could deal with that. Is that something I should be taking into consideration or is there a way to use it without people thinking it’s something “sketchy?”

Welcome to the forum. My advice is just do it. Most people pay no attention to what’s going on around them and the police, at least in the US , will be okay with a labeled snuff tin. Hiding it just makes you seem like you are doing something bad, people figure if it’s out in the open it’s probably okay. Most times. There is always that one busybody that will be offended.

One of the only aspects of snuff taking that I think I may have a problem with is public use, the police around here jump on anything they can, so somebody sniffing something up his nose may rouse suspicion! And as a rather shy retiring fellow I’m not sure if I could deal with that. Is that something I should be taking into consideration or is there a way to use it without people thinking it’s something “sketchy?”

Welcome to the forum. My advice is just do it. Most people pay no attention to what’s going on around them and the police, at least in the US , will be okay with a labeled snuff tin. Hiding it just makes you seem like you are doing something bad, people figure if it’s out in the open it’s probably okay. Most times. There is always that one busybody that will be offended.

Actually I think you’re right. On second thoughts, an addict probably wouldn’t even use openly in public so I probably have little to worry about. I’m a little bit cautious, but that’s just in my nature.

There are so many splendid flavors and types of snuff. Hang around this forum and you will learn lots. You are in for a real treat exploring this hobby!

i cant agree that 25g is best to buy if you are in the stage of buying lots of different snuffs, except in the case of SG or GH, because the 10g tap boxes are horrendous. as for tips, id say try different methods of snuffing different types of snuff, like spoon, boxcar, back of hand, anatomical snuffbox, pinch. if any questions arise, ask here or search the forum for info. dont assume all menthol/medicated snuffs are the same- or all of any other categories. also if you are snuffing out and about, id recommend a labelled tin.

Welcome mate, As others have said, just try different snuffs, it’s inexpensive here in the UK and there are plenty of great UK vendors who sell very cheap so you can try lots of different snuffs for less than £15. Take advantage of touque’s 9 for 10 deal and see what you like as they have a wide selection. GQtobaccos sells Wilson’s small tins for £1 each and if you buy direct from Wilson’s you can get their full range. On he snuff in public thing, I have never had a problem, I just do it, no one bats an eyelid, only curious people want to know more about it and then you can tell them, I have had many interesting conversations with people in pubs and on trains about snuff and convinced people to give it a go, all because they saw me taking snuff in public. I also openly snuff in work and have never had a problem, if people ask, educate them. Bullets are good for being discreet but in my almost 20 years of taking snuff I can open a tin, take a pinch and be done with it so fast it just looks like I am wiping my nose. My personal method is pinch and release which appears unremarkable to those who may see it, bullets look like those Vicks inhaler things for unblocking your nose when you have a cold so there really is nothing to worry about regarding public use, I certainly never have worried about it. Mr snuff has a wide selection of bullets and toque sells pre filled ones, just be careful with the pre filled ones or if you fill your own and don’t pack too much snuff in there as it will never come out and then you will look like you’re snorting for your life! Lol

Some people will always look askance at something that is unfamilier to them… A good “first lesson” to learn is: Never be intimidated by other people’s ignorance! You have a great opportunity to educate local law enforcement officers. Many here (myself included) also started with your initial apprehension about what others will think. In time, this evolves into indifference to what people think – especially ignorant people.

hi keep a look out for “redbull” it’s a nice cheap snuff and it comes in a little red tapbox but do not let that put you off it, plus with a bit of care you can open the tapbox and refill it making it a cheap way to get a snuff box for your pocket…

honestly more then practice it takes conditioning. I really think there is more of a your body gets used to snuffing and adapts.

I prefer not to use a snuff bullet because so many people use them for illicit substances.

hi keep a look out for “redbull” it’s a nice cheap snuff and it comes in a little red tapbox but do not let that put you off it, plus with a bit of care you can open the tapbox and refill it making it a cheap way to get a snuff box for your pocket…

I would like to recommend Redbull’s brother, “Ozona President” which not only is a wonderful snuff (especially for beginners) which comes in the same tapbox, but is also covered in a reflective silver mirrored color with which you can use to examine if you have any snuff around your nose. It’s a great thing to carry around. It’s my staple snuff and snuffbox (with which I occasionally fill with other snuffs). It’s cheap and a bestseller as well. Mentholated dark tobacco snuff with a pronounced eucalyptus flavor.

Wow dynamite that is pure menthol. follow your own path, be the trendsetter. And just remember what others think of you is none of your business.Carry on my brother from another mother :)>-

I used to try and snuff discreetly when I was a beginner, I just find that if you open your snuffbox with purpose, take a pinch with a flourish, can be clearly seen to be enjoying the moment, and a look of reinvigoration over your face, people just tend to think cant be anything untoward. I was walking around York today shopping (or should I say wife shopping) and somehow I found myself stumble into a public house to partake of a restorative brandy, so an American chap asked me if I was taking snuff, and where can one purchase it. We struck up a rather long conversation, anyhow I did tell him that one of the greatest and most well stocked Snuff snuff purveyors in the world was indeed based in his home country, the veritable Mr.Snuff…he was rightly pleased…and I did tell him about snuffhouse…

Wow dynamite that is pure menthol. follow your own path, be the trendsetter. And just remember what others think of you is none of your business.Carry on my brother from another mother :)>-

Indeed it is! It feels great, makes me sinuses really clear and my head spin, in a good way. Also, Nathan Explosion. Nice! Been a fan of Metalocalypse for quite some time.

@hoopei in York?! UK i presume? my current hometown (for now). there is a tobacconist called ‘Choice Select’, i trust you found it? as for mr snuff… the warehouse is in N. Ireland i believe

I admit that my most recent order has been steered somewhat by the various posts- some about particular scents and other peripheral, such as the one about which snuff for a wedding- which bolster my desire to stock up on some Toque SP Extra. Because the in store snuff is somewhat limited, mind you not a complaint but I have but three I can buy in person and while they are fine daily snuffs I wanted to expand my pallet and personal supply- thus the need to order it in. Best advice is to try without hesitation and if by chance you don’t really take to a particular snuff, put it in an airtight container and revisit it later. I did this with a plain (unscented) snuff and found it flat. I didn’t think I would care for it but alas I not only find a plain snuff enjoyable now, it also helps me in blending of scented types. Do read through the thousands of posts that touch on personal inflections, experiences and insight. All of which have helped my in my fairly recent return to the joys of snuff. Understand though that just as with anything else in the world- be it cars, wine, music or whatever else- some choices and standings are highly personal. What I like may be the polar opposite of what you care for. Neither of us is “right” or “wrong” but we can learn a lot from one another.

@hoopei in York?! UK i presume? my current hometown (for now). there is a tobacconist called ‘Choice Select’, i trust you found it? as for mr snuff… the warehouse is in N. Ireland i believe

Hi yes I have been in there a few times over they years. Oh i did not realise Mr Snuff was based in N.Ireland, I might send an order in based on that as i thought the postage would be rather hi otherwise. I am based there with work a few times a week and only live 20mins out in the sticks. I know that there are a lot of snuffers based in Leeds, Yorkshire in general. We shall have to have a Yorkshire meet as has been mentioned once or twice before.

re: Timidity and the cops… I had an airport security guard confiscate a snuff box at the airport and start to walk away with it… In a LOUD voice, I demanded that he return my property or I would get a cop and have him arrested for petty larceny! Guess I’d grown out of my timidity a bit by then.

I wish I’d discovered snuff at 19! Well done! And good on you for discovering snuffhouse, too. Yes, when you’ve just started using snuff and if you don’t know anyone else who does it, too, you can fall into the trap of thinking that you’re doing something weird and eccentric. Not that snuffhouse doesn’t have it’s fair share of eccentrics, at the very least, but at least you’ll find that there are other people out there who will happily support you and share their knowledge. And it’s good to know that you aren’t alone. I’m sure I wouldn’t have tried even a small proportion of the snuffs I’ve tried unless I’d read people’s reviews and ideas. It’s a good community and a good forum.

I had an airport security guard confiscate a snuff box at the airport and start to walk away with it…In a LOUD voice, I demanded that he return my property or I would get a cop and have him arrested for petty larceny! Guess I’d grown out of my timidity a bit by then.

Some people have got the character to make that approach work. Personally, dealing with police in general, I find it best to recognize that they often have the power to make your life difficult, but that they won’t do it unless you give them a reason to. In that situation, I’d start off by saying that I realize that snuff is unusual, but it’s a perfectly legal form of tobacco. If they doubted it, I’d offer to show them, say, the Toque website on my smartphone. If they still wanted to confiscate my goods, I’d ask them if they could provide me with a receipt or document so that I could follow it up. Most policemen are just like anyone else, they want an easy life, so make it easy for them to do the right thing.

I snuff pretty openly but I didn’t used to. Personally I find most European snuffs very messy, they usually get on my face to some extent and I need to blow my nose sometimes two, three times. But then I started using Indian white snuffs, sort of like an Indian version of the toast but much finer and drier, and they’re so clean and it doesn’t take much of a “show” to sniff them, it’s a quick process. I did get an email from one of my bosses at work asking me to clean up my work station for next shift because there was dust left behind me lol.

I snuff pretty openly but I didn’t used 'mto. Personally I find most European snuffs very messy, they usually get on my face to some extent and I need to blow my nose sometimes two, three times. But then I started using Indian white snuffs, sort of like an Indian version of the toast but much finer and drier, and they’re so clean and it doesn’t take much of a “show” to sniff them, it’s a quick process. I did get an email from one of my bosses at work asking me to clean up my work station for next shift because there was dust left behind me lol.

I used to see this old chap came to a club I was in and he was a long time snuffer, the doorman used to brush him down the front of his tie, waist coat and jacket with a bristle cloths brush, as his eyes where not so good. For a while he pulled my leg that it was a specific snuff brush, wind up of course…not saying I googled it or anything

Always try something new and revist the snuffs that you did not initially care for because sometime down the road your preferences could never well change.

Tips for new commer , If pinching avoid fingers in your eye, carry a dark color snot rag , avoid snuffing facing the wind, gather baby food jars from all your friends with babies they make great storage jars, buy more snuff than you need and keep some in your car, so you don’t leave home without. When carrying a snuff box only fill for three days of use. And when buying a snuff box don’t buy a pill box. I recommend the Snuffhouse.org snuff box.

One more tip to add to the basement_shaman’s advice - If you are on a date use a menthol…as you breath out the aroma goes out with it. Sometimes the missus says I stink, which is usually after London Brown or some other heavy plain (one of my favourites), but when I use a menthol she even compliments me on how great I smell… :x

Glad to hear someone else had discovered this wonderful form of tobacco. Although its not my main nicotine source, I enjoy it very much. BTW go ahead and try all your budget allows. I had hopes of finding one I loved and wanted to stick to it exclusively. Never happened.

I used to try and snuff discreetly when I was a beginner, I just find that if you open your snuffbox with purpose, take a pinch with a flourish,

@hoopei Honestly I’m blown away by the great knowledge and advice on these forums but this should be on a t-shirt, there’s something metaphorical about that phrase as well. I’ll be repeating this to myself for some time to come. Who needs the Dali lama when you can open your snuffbox with purpose and take a pinch with a flourish :0) superb advice. Maybe raise your pinkie finger as well !

Maybe raise your pinkie finger as well !

That’s like having a “cheers” and not taking a drink. If you don’t do it it doesn’t count!

Best of luck to your snuffing journeys! I do find I am some times a little paranoid about people when I do snuff but, the paranoia is some what cause I have been accused of being a drug dealer in one of the places I live cause I had a job. I got home at 10 pm at those times apparently that is real late and, I must be selling drugs.