Granit Maxi vs General Maxi comparison

[MojoQuestor]

This is a visual comparison, not so much a taste comparison. This has probably been done before, but what the hell, I've got a camera--well, it's twenty dollars' worth of camera. So yeah, the pictures do suck.

Anyway, from left to right, for comparison purposes, are regular-size Granit portions, Granit Maxi portions, General Maxis, and General OPs. There are two of each, one seam-up and one seam-down, because I'm OCD like that.

The main thing to note is the Granit Maxis are basically the same width as your ordinary portion, only longer, whereas the Generals are enlarged through both (all? I gotta admit I didn't break out the calipers and measure their relative thicknesses) dimensions. This is probably a win for Granit, although I do love the big, juicy, fluffy pillows that are the General Maxis. I love them both, really. I almost ran out of Granit Maxis before I was able to do this important project, and had to chuck them in the 'fridge for a while.

Edit: Update: Following discussion, it appears that the General portions come in at around 1.7 grams each, while the Granit portions average 1.5 grams. There are (packing errors aside) 14 portions in each brand's maxi can, with the General can net contents 24g, and Granit 21g.

[MelangeMan]

Granit is such a good snus. I wish they made white maxis.

I'm actually surprised either of them make maxis still, what with all the ultra-nic snus around, and the trend of snus being discrete and hidden away.

[MojoQuestor]

Granit is such a good snus. I wish they made white maxis.

I'm actually surprised either of them make maxis still, what with all the ultra-nic snus around, and the trend of snus being discrete and hidden away.

I think white maxis would be cool. I do wish there were more maxi portions available. I tend to agree with what daruckis said, IIRC, about sterks having a "sourish" taste when compared to their un-sterk brethren. Don't get me wrong, I like General Sterk and ESP tons, but there's just something about the maxis; they're so juicy, and offer a lot of snus when that's what I want.

[daruckis]

dude i love general maxi! its so good. i really thought itd be A) too much nic for me, and B) uncomfortable and too juicy. its none of those. i mean, its pretty juicy, but nothing overwhelming. i would never have tried it had you not sent me that can. it was ka, sai. ka.

</dark tower reference>

[Veganpunk]

it was ka, sai. ka.

</dark tower reference>

Nice.

[daruckis]

im almost done with the wastelands, just started reading again after like a 2 month hiatus.

[GENERAL BILLY]

General Maxi is my favorite. I think it is a much better tasting way to get more nicotine than a stark. If you put it to the side a bit it is not noticeable.

[snusjus]

The Granit Maxi has a really long portion. This looks pretty tempting for me to order, since 0102 doesn't drip quite enough for me. On the other hand, General Maxi looks humongous... I wouldn't be able to conceal that for the life of me. How many portions per can does Granit Maxi contain?

[JaKe]

Dark Tower references... Classy. Amazing series. As for general and granit maxi... Interested in em. Might be nice to get a good nic hit from somethin other than a sterk... I'll have to try em if I ever get the chance.

[Tristik]

How many portions per can does Granit Maxi contain?

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According to Northerner, Granit come with 14 portions while the General comes with 24. Never noticed that before until I looked it up just now.
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[tom502]

I don't think General Maxi comes in 24 portions per can.

[MojoQuestor]

No, the General Maxi can I just looked at has '24g' printed on the label. I opened it up and counted 13 portions. I've only had one, maybe two out of there. I'd guess 14 portions that are about 70% larger than normal ones.

addendum: Further down on the Northerner page for General Maxi:

"General Maxi portions have 1.7 grams of snus each and 14 portions per can."

I also note that the Granit can is supposed to be 21 grams. So these portions are 1.5 grams, meaning they are less 'maxi' than the General.

[Tristik]

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They should update their stuff then, cause it says on the description page "Portion / Can: 24 ", but down in the written paragraph it says 14. Damn kids.... :P
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[chadizzy1]

That's what I liked about Granit Maxi, it's a bigger portion, but it's longer, so it's very comfortable. It's like a plus sized 01/02.