Portions for a Loser

[Monkey]

Well the time is coming, and I’m getting ready to try out some portion snus to find something I like for work times, meetings, and general use where los smashed in my teeth is inconvenient.

Here is what I’ve got in my cart as a pre-order hootenanny, and I’m here for suggestions.

Lundgrens Fjallen Vit
Lundgrens Ortagard Vit
Lundgrens Vastkusten Vit
Lundgrens Norrland Vit -stark was tasty but too strong
Lundgrens Lagereld Vit
Skruf No. 25 Medium Slim White
Skruf No. 19 Tranbar Medium White
Tre Ankare Vit
Vårgårda Skog
LD Signum Bergamott Vit
XR General Slim White
Kapten Mini Vit
Kapten Lakrits Mini Vit

I’ve never had any of these except maybe the Tranbar ten years ago or more, and maybe some version of a General slim which I am trying based on recent discussions as it may not be too smoky. I wanted to try more of the Lundgrens range, and went with flavors I think I might like (Lagereld is supposed to be smoky, maybe different than Swedish Match smoke?…but also juniper? I have to taste it lol). I have high hopes for the Kapten mini vit, as long as it is tobacco centric. LD Signum to chase the dragon on a Gul clone (LD is good and I like their range, so trying this to see if this is better), Tre Ankare because I’ve never tried it, and the Skog because that sounds interesting. Trying the Skruf medium slim (at 10mg/portion) to use as the occasional sterk. The portions in this list are open to change or be added to, I’m here for suggestions.

Also getting some candy, one of each cause I like licorice.

Gott & Blandat 160g
Ahlgrens Lakritsdack 110g

And two rolls of this to make it cost effective.

Skruf No. 33 Strong Loose

What do yall suggest? Additional ideas? Trying to stay under 8mg/portion and that’s kinda hard as 10mg/portion is now considered “regular”. I would prefer a slim or a mini that’s 6-8 but not strongly flavored, but I’ll try anything once.

Also, not much Swedish Match because I can get most of them in los, and I like it that way.

[Chewbacca]

That’s some order - would be interested to hear what some of them are like. I think Tre Ankare were the first ever portion snus.

I don’t like liquorice but I like aniseed.

[Monkey]

I don’t like liquorice but I like aniseed.

I love both, I was going to add the Helwit Salmiak portion but they are currently out of stock. It will be at least two weeks before I pull the trigger, maybe longer, so I have time to contemplate and hopefully some out of stock snus I want to try can be thrown on (I’m looking at you Lenny’s cut los and Odens No 3 los)

Also I haven’t gotten an order like this together in forever. Kinda exciting to sift through a bunch of stuff, but if I didn’t have the rolls of los on there to offset the cost per can with the shipping, I probably would be very leery about making this kind of order, but since I always do better with tobacco harm reduction when I choose snus and it’s over $10 a tin locally for a snus that I’m not super keen on, this is how it will go.

[Monkey]

Okay, so here is the updated “portion try out” list based on the new lack of Skruf shipping to the US. (Yes there are a couple tins of Los on there, that is potential roll candidates at the moment to make it cost effective, subject to change but probably not).

• Haribo Nappar Licorice
• LD Signum White Portion
• LD Salmiak White
• Vårgårda Skog White Portion
• Lundgrens Fjällen White
• Lundgrens Örtagård White
• Xrange Catch Slim White Mint
• Xrange General Slim White
• Xrange Göteborgs Rape Slim White
• Mustang Loose
• Röda Lacket Loose
• Kronan Loose
• Lundgrens Västkusten White
• Tre Ankare White

Anyway, here is the updated list. I may add some more but probably not, I have high hopes for the XRange to be to my taste, it would do well as a portion (even if it is the mint one.) Also decided against trying minis at this time due to the price of Skruf no longer being a deciding factor in the vendor I chose, but there will be other orders in the future so no stress.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

[Monkey]

Well I pulled the trigger on this order as it stands with some Mustang, Roda, and Kronan los to make the order cost effective. I was going to throw some more Helwitt on there but I want to try the cola and then decide when I place a portion order…if the cola is dessert like as the mocha, it might be a roll of each that will last me a long time. Plus, I want another shot at trying the blueberry….I may never eat candy for my sweet tooth again.

[Link]

Used to do general mini mint or lab 02 slim for meetings / work. Swore the latter used to be regular strength, but seems lab only offers up high nic stuff nowadays. Hmmm. Will be looking too at adding a portion snus for when not inside the house / around a bunch of people with dog sniffers. Fruity, minty, mini / slim type. Especially with Spring coming.

[Monkey]

I used to love those general, mini mints, they weren’t overpowering, and they were hard to get tired of. Once it was just large mint, it was just too much for me all at once.

I’ve vaguely remember using the Lab01, I thought those were great. Disco snus as usual.

[Link]

Ordered the following portions to try out for the first time:

• XR Apple slim
• XR Rape slim
• Nick and Johnny Green Ice slim
• Skruff 2 mint medium

And dangit, I just noticed Knox has something called red white that I would have added. Maybe next time if it is still around.

[Monkey]

Ordered the following portions to try out for the first time:

• XR Apple slim
• XR Rape slim
• Nick and Johnny Green Ice slim
• Skruff 2 mint medium

And dangit, I just noticed Knox has something called red white that I would have added. Maybe next time if it is still around.

I’m interested to hear what you think of the apple. I’ve toyed putting it on my order but haven’t, my concern is that I will go into it thinking I’m getting something reminiscent of the beloved Gotland Flader, but will wind up with Skoal Apple…and I don’t think I am emotionally prepared for that yet.

[Link]

I’m interested to hear what you think of the apple. I’ve toyed putting it on my order but haven’t, my concern is that I will go into it thinking I’m getting something reminiscent of the beloved Gotland Flader, but will wind up with Skoal Apple…and I don’t think I am emotionally prepared for that yet.

Should get order early next week and if I crack that first, I'll let you know. Looking forward to your Rape Los review. I ordered a can of that too, but I dont think Im going to crack that until it gets hot around my necks of the woods.

[Monkey]

Should get order early next week and if I crack that first, I'll let you know. Looking forward to your Rape Los review. I ordered a can of that too, but I dont think Im going to crack that until it gets hot around my necks of the woods.

It’s not hot but it’s Florida. Milder than I remember. Got some in now, grind is good…not nearly as much Juniper as I remember. I think I could all-day this los more than Röda, but not as much as Mustang.

[Monkey]

Boom the eagle had landed. I kept out the XR GR and the XR Catch. I wanted to try the GR portion next to the GR los and see which I like better.

[Chewbacca]

And dangit, I just noticed Knox has something called red white that I would have added. Maybe next time if it is still around.

wow I just looked on the website I usually buy from and there’s lots of different Knox snus I have never seen before. May have to try some of them.

[Link]

wow I just looked on the website I usually buy from and there’s lots of different Knox snus I have never seen before. May have to try some of them.

1 of each!

[Link]

Boom the eagle had landed. I kept out the XR GR and the XR Catch. I wanted to try the GR portion next to the GR los and see which I like better.

Nice. How long the feds have your stuff sitting around for? I shouldnt complain, but my stuff was supposed to be here today but isnt. It is a tad bit unnerving putting out 40 bucks for shipping and those mofo's need to sniff each can or whatever. As long as they arent using our snus as hockey pucks, should be good I guess.