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  • RobsanX
    Member
    • Aug 2008
    • 2030

    Do you shape your portions?

    Do you fluff them like a pillow, smash them flat like a pancake, or just toss them in as is? Do you use your hands, or your tongue to shape them?

    Sometimes the portions are like little bricks with a lot of air in the bag, and other times they are smashed flat... I like them fluffed then flattened a little... If they are too fluffy, my lip is too fat, but if they are too flat, they sit too low down on my teeth...
  • cocsp2002
    Member
    • Jul 2008
    • 509

    #2
    It's rare that I use a portion these days, but when I do, I just mash the portion a little, to kind of break up any clumps that may have formed, and maybe get a little juice to squish out of the tobacco, then I just throw it in. I used to fold them lengthwise, but have since decided that it doesn't make any difference.

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    • squeezyjohn
      Member
      • Jan 2008
      • 2497

      #3
      I don't really mess with the portions at all unless it's an onyx or General sterk which are a funny shape.

      But I can make small animals out of Röda Lacket or Göteborgs Prima Fint lös if I get bored. I have a pris sized cat made out of Prima Fint in at the moment (I expect it looks more lika a normal pris by now). Let your imagination run wild, these two brands are so finely ground that they are like moulding plasticine once you get the knack.
      Squeezyjohn

      Sometimes wrong and sometimes right .... but ALWAYS certain!!!

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      • holnrew
        Member
        • Jul 2008
        • 613

        #4
        I break it down by chewing on it a little.

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        • surfing_64
          Member
          • Jan 2008
          • 82

          #5
          I usually mash the portion between my fingers to break it all up and spread it round the bad. Never tried folding it - might give it a go later

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          • snusjus
            Member
            • Jun 2008
            • 2674

            #6
            I usually even out the portion if parts of the bag are empty. As well, I lightly squeeze the portion together to make it less noticeable in my mouth.

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            • bakerbarber
              Member
              • Jun 2008
              • 1947

              #7
              If I have a portion by swedish match that is out of the "star pattern" I put er in as is. Sometimes fat side forward sometimes fat side back. Both feel good to me.

              If it's a portion out of a "random" deposited can I'll put it straight in if it's reasonbly evenly distributed snus wise in the bag. If it's bunched up or lopsided I'll fluff it up in my fingers and even it out a bit. Sometimes if it's a brand I really love I'll do this with my front teeth.

              I always insert my portion by placing it in my mouth like a mint and sliding it up with my tongue. I had a bad experience using old dried out white portions hurting my lip, so this way I can wet them first to be safe.

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              • Starcadia
                Member
                • May 2008
                • 646

                #8
                Originally posted by bakerbarber
                I always insert my portion by placing it in my mouth like a mint and sliding it up with my tongue. I had a bad experience using old dried out white portions hurting my lip, so this way I can wet them first to be safe.
                Me too. I can't put them up there totally dry and flat. And that way I don't have to go through the act of pulling my lip up to insert it.

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                • holnrew
                  Member
                  • Jul 2008
                  • 613

                  #9
                  I do that too, and the same with los.

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                  • lxskllr
                    Member
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 13435

                    #10
                    I just throw it in, and stuff it in place with my tongue. Portions don't spend a lot of time in my lip though. I usually suck on them, and squash them to get flavor out. My lip is only for temporary storage :^D

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                    • Link
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 404

                      #11
                      I have to flatten the portion with my teeth a bit if the tobacco is unevenly distributed on one side or my lip will look like I pissed off the wife again.

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                      • Jason
                        Member
                        • Jan 2008
                        • 1370

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Link
                        I have to flatten the portion with my teeth a bit if the tobacco is unevenly distributed on one side or my lip will look like I pissed off the wife again.
                        Yeah, I knead them with my fingers before I put them under the lip....otherwise I look like I have the "Elvis snarl". :lol:

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                        • mercvrivs
                          Member
                          • Sep 2008
                          • 484

                          #13
                          One thing I love about the los is that I get to rock the snarl whenever I want to. What size portions you using?

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                          • Premium Parrots
                            Super Moderators
                            • Feb 2008
                            • 9759

                            #14
                            I form portions into the shape of a nipple. Then I can suck on them all day.......no problem. 8)
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                            • Jason
                              Member
                              • Jan 2008
                              • 1370

                              #15
                              Originally posted by mercvrivs
                              One thing I love about the los is that I get to rock the snarl whenever I want to. What size portions you using?
                              Always regulars, or large depending on how you like to refer them. As far as los, the pris always goes front and center....so instead of snarling Elvis, I look more like I just got socked in the mouth. :lol:

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