New Snusser - One Week Review/Question

[skruffan]

Hi everyone!

So, it's been my first week snussing and not smoking, and I feel better already. I heard about snus on youtube (storm6490mt--I think he's active here; thanks so much bud!). I thought I'd give some first impressions for new snussers. I use skruf original portion. I got the tranbar skruf and ettan portions, but I like the skruf original best. The tranbar isn't bad, but ettan unfortunately tastes very (a bit too) earthy to me.

-The first few will sting your gums for about two minutes. This rapidly dissipates.
-It's a bit salty, and I distinctly taste mild pepper (It may be a skruf/ettan thing, anyone?).
-I prefer to put it in and simply leave it there without sucking on it, or switching back and forth between sides of the lip.
-There is a very minor bump on my lip with normal size portions, but very few people have recognized this.

I'd like to try los. I'm a bit confused because portions are so common in sweden, but people here seem to swear by los. Outside of being stronger and getting between teeth, how is los different?

Also, I've purchased general white and rape white minis--they're in the mail. What are some good mini brands people like?

In any case, thanks for all I've learned from the board.

Happy Snussing!

[bondzai]

retro seem a bit smaller than normal but are not minis.... If you want to try loose, just get one can to get it out of your system. If you find you like it, then you can buy more, but the convenience of snus for me has to do with it being easy to deal with.

[bakerbarber]

Hey,

Good luck snussing.

As far as los vs portions goes. I use portions at the office all day and use los at home. It's a convienience thing for me i.e. not having to worry about snus teeth or messy hands at work. For me los is much easier on the gums and tastes better. I tend to get more juice out of portions somehow. I think since I slam a fatter pris at home I tend to breathe through my mouth and therefore don't get my saliva running. With a regular portion in, my mouth closes easier and I breath through my nose.

Portions--As far as the flavors go I've been really happy with N&J portions and General Portions. The pepper notes are more noted in General to me, especially in General Onyx. I've grown to really enjoy the salty flavor which I refer to as "savory." I used Copenhagen for years and took time to adjust myself. I now appreciate the snus much more. I haven't really tried other aside from Rape #2.

Los--Textures make a difernce for me. Prima Fint is good but almost guarantees me mudmouth. Kronan is much more coarse. Roda Lacket makes for a great first los snus I would recomend. It's finer texture, yet stays together really well. The flavor is much more neutral than skruff or ettan. I like Grov a lot too, but you may not if Ettan turned you off. It's more of a smokey hint than earth to me.

With los though I'm diggin just about everything but offroad icefruit. Thar's about the only "flavored" snus I got besides the rape.

For me the los is all about the flavor and texture. Convenience though comes with the portions. I need a good rinse after a fat pris.

I haven't been able to skip my morning cigarette yet.

welcome aboard skruff

[sagedil]

Welcome to the forum skruffan.

Los vs portion, just individual preferences. Some prefer the taste of Los better, or prefer the consistency. Others like controlling the size of their pris. Me, I have tried Los, I have tried to like Los, but portions are just my best friends. I love playing with them in my mouth, something one generally does not want to do with Los

I suggest you check out the Mocca+ minis. They have as much nicotine as regular sized portions, which is good if you are a recent covert from cigarettes. So far, I have only tried the regular, and it is much yummy. One of my favorites now.

You have a whole world of snus in front of you, enjoy the journey.

[Grim]

Los to me is all about Old School.

When im home just chillin i put in a fat pris of los and just chill. I love it.

Now portions r a HUGE staple for me. They arent messy and anytime im in oublic or school i use those. Also when im out drinkin because certain portions pair great with certain drinks...but there is already a thread about that.

Get some los....lot easier on the gums but it takes some time to get use to. Just make sure you order a prismaster for 2 bucks with your order. Its easy to use and packs the stuff good. Also try handbaking and check out zeros vid on it.

If you find you like los then think about getting an icetool. Its expensive but its great!!! Also make sure you handbake from time to time just to stay in touch with the tradition that comes with los.

[skruffan]

Cool. Thanks for all the comments guys. I'll give the mocca a try.