Regular portions and discretion

[Langdell]

I see a lot of posts about people using minis or long portions when they want their snusing to go unnoticed. But I'm just wondering how many people really find that it's noticeable to others when they use regular/large portions? (I guess I'm thinking specifically of the men here; I can see how a lady snuser could easily find minis more discreet or more comfortable anyway.)

I generally use regular portions all day, and I doubt most people around me even have the faintest idea I'm snusing (or whatever they would think I was doing since most are probably unfamiliar with snus). When I look in the mirror, whatever slight bump there is isn't really noticeable unless I'm looking for it. A maxi portion is a different matter--I find them both uncomfortable and noticeable. But from the outside I doubt anyone could tell I'm using a regular portion when it's just sitting there. But maybe this varies by individual, and I just have a big mouth.

[jamesstew]

When I'm at work or on a date I find the thin portions to be a little more discreet especially when smiling. Other than that I don't worry about regular portions but do find the longer 01/02 to be very comfortable. Me can't wait for General Long.

[snusgetter]

My problem with regular/larger-than-mini portions is that,
if I'm dealing with someone for some time, they tend to
dry out to a degree and present a 'speech impediment'
which is noticeable/hearable (and then the weird looks
that say: 'You got a marble in your mouth, do you!').

This happens when there is nothing liquid available to
freshen the portion. It's happened often enough that I
tend to stick with the smaller sizes when out-and-about.

Thunder Frosted Mini at 8mg nicotine is usually my choice
since there ain't no stronger mini that I know of; wish they
would do a mini Thunder Berry Blend and Thunder Frosted
Strong! I'm awaiting my WON (Wise/Oomph/Northerner)
portions at 6mg for a change of pace but, here again,
stronger portions would be welcomed!!

NO, I ain't gonna double-barrel -- hard enough sometimes
to keep just one in its place!

(Biting my tongue I am: almost wrote 'kinda like juggling
women' but I thought that might sound sexist.)

[texastorm]

Since I tend to push the portion to the side just a little instead of directly over my front teefs, I am positive no one could know I am snusing.

When I use los, or double barrel, or place the portion over my front teeth then you can really tell.

[tom502]

I don't think any ever knew I had one in, or it was noticible, especially with my hasid beard.

But I have been thinking of getting some minis, which I don't have any, as I am wanting to lower my nicotine usage.

[jtwh20]

i try to push the portion back further when in the office - sometimes i'll fold a portion so its more like an 01, and its more discreet.

[ratcheer]

A regular portion makes a fairly noticeable bulge in my upper lip. I also agree about the slight speech impediment, although I hadn't thought about it until reading snusgetter's post.

Tim

[snusjus]

When I first started using snus, 1g portions were pretty noticeable. Now, there is no bump at all, even when I pinch in a 2 gram prilla. I think the visibility of snus decreases over time because the spot where the portion is placed stretches out and depresses the gum line, making portions unnoticeable to the human eye.

[BrianC]

When I first started using snus, 1g portions were pretty noticeable. Now, there is no bump at all, even when I pinch in a 2 gram prilla. I think the visibility of snus decreases over time because the spot where the portion is placed stretches out and depresses the gum line, making portions unnoticeable to the human eye.

That ^ It used to be pretty noticable whenever I had a regular portion in, but you can't tell anymore. I snus all the time at work, and I work retail, but no one is yet to notice. I do prefer the long portions purely for their comfort, but neither one shows.

[PipenSnus]

I don't think regular portions are all that noticeable, but I use long portions or minis when I want to be very sure of discretion. Not difficult for me, as 01/02 are favorites of mine, and I always have some on hand. The long portions are simply more comfortable, too. I don't use minis often, but I also keep the Thunder Frosted minis on hand.

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

I have huge mustache and use large prillas. Nobody can tell. If I shaved, you would notice my current sized pris, but no way you'd notice a regular portion I think.

[WickedKitchen]

I think my gums have changed to accommodate the portion over the years. It changes the way my face sits a little though. I only notice it if I'm looking for it but up close, say in the car mirror, I can tell that it causes one nostril to sit differently only really notice when I move my face such as to talk. I don't think that people notice when I'm out and about. Someone that knows me well might be able to tell, but otherwise regular portions are discrete. Los, on the other hand is initially quite noticeable IMO. The lump mellows out after a while, but I make my prillas on the tighter side so sometimes with something fine like Roda the lump just stays the same cylindrical shape for the most part. it's one reason I don't use los that much.

On the other hand, EVERYONE knew when I was smoking a cigarette...and after.

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

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On the other hand, EVERYONE knew when I was smoking a cigarette...and after.

That's a really good point

[c.nash]

Portions of the regular size no one can tell. Lös they can tell. lol

[snusjus]

That's a really good point

+1