Lös First impressions

[Dunno]

Just got my first batch of lös in from GetSnus.


From top to bottom:
FREE tin of Gotlands Anis, lös
Skruf Stark, lös
Roda Lacket, lös
Phantom Blue, lös

I've only tried the Skruf and the Gotland snus. I have to say - I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't get General Wintergreen for my free tin as others have reported. Maybe it was because I ordered lös.

As soon as I got it I shabbily hand-baked some Skruf and shoved it in my upper lip. I was on my way to class so I was only able to have it in for 15 minutes or so but I didn't feel an overwhelming nic buzz (as with a fat pinch of american dip).

What no one tells you (or at least I haven't read) is when hand-baking the fingers of your dominant hand and your palm not only are stained a brown color, but the shit gets under your nails and everything that touches it is sticky. Wasn't expecting that.

But what I did like, which is what I hated about the pouches is the lack of saltiness. At least so far. I have opened every can just to check them out (smell-wise) and I can't tell a difference between the Skruf and the Roda Lacket (based on smell). The Gotland has a strong licorice smell (and is harder to bake, I have some in now) and the Phantom does not really smell like Windex, as I've read. I can really only breathe out of one nostril right now so that may be why.

Overall I'm much happier with lös compared to pouches. I can definitely see why people would prefer the convenience of the pouch but taste is way worse in my opinion.

Question - are there many people here who lip snus? Seems to me you can eliminate the "mud slide" and drip if you just lip it. Not to mention that you look like a fool in public with an obvious bulge in your upper lip. More so than the "dipper's" lip.

[Dunno]

I forgot to mention how HEAVY these tins are. They seem to be packed with clay-like tobacco. Seems way more cost effective even if it's not compared to pouches.

[lxskllr]

Snus muds up, and gets all over your mouth in the lower lip. Practice may help with that, and I've heard that was the way it was done years ago in Sweden. I don't like it in the lower lip at all. I don't mind tobacco free in my mouth, but it was ridiculous in my lower lip.

Try making the pris smaller if you're getting a noticeable bulge. It doesn't take a ton to get a decent flavor, or nic hit.

Welcome to the world of lös :^)

[Dunno]

SO glad to be here.

I have to say though, the 15 or so minutes I had it in earlier and the 30 or so mintues I had it in while posting that (uploading the image and typing) I had it in the lower lip and had no problems. It's just like regular dip except there was no salivating and I popped it right out.

[lxskllr]

Maybe I'll try it again. I didn't have any luck at all the last time I gave it a shot. When I did it, the snus migrated out the sides very badly. It fairly quickly dissolved from the edges to the center.

[Dunno]

Did you bake it first? I have literally NO experience baking so I find it hard to believe someone well versed in lös would have trouble and I wouldn't.

I baked mine into a ball and shoved it down. Didn't separate and popped it right out.

[lxskllr]

I didn't really bake it. I used it pretty much like dip. I just packed enough to stick together, so I could get to my lip without dropping it everywhere.

[Snusdog]

dunno,

A while back I posted a thread called "A dipper's Guide to Snus". In it I talk a little about lower lipping snus (which I do on a regular basis). Rather than repeat it all here, I'll just provide the link. You can check it out if you would like.

http://www.snuson.com/viewtopic.php?t=4014

Yes, hand baking can get messy but over time it becomes less so. Likewise, there are other options for preparing los that are less messy (again the guide will cover those).

Finally, I agree with Ixskllr, try a smaller pris. With a little practice you should be able to keep one in for an entire class with no problem. In time your upper lip will become accustomed to the feel of a pris and it will be no problem. When I lip it (lower lip) it is not to avoid mud slides but just because I want to spit (more like dipping). In fact, baking (upper lip) is by far the cleaner way to go all around once you get the hang of it.

hope this helps

[tom502]

Snus does not hit you in the face like dip does. That's really why I like snus, and don't like dip. It's a more subtle effect, flavors more subtle, and the effect. I never liked the strong flavor if dip, an the strong effect. i think that's why dippers initially don't like snus, but I think if they give it time, they will change their tastes and expectations.

[daruckis]

yeah i bottom lipped my roda lacket once and it was a crazy ass mess.

[Dunno]

Snus does not hit you in the face like dip does. That's really why I like snus, and don't like dip. It's a more subtle effect, flavors more subtle, and the effect.

Agreed.

As an ex-smoker who VERY seldom dabbled with dip, it just feels more natural to have it there. Really my beef with having it on top is the way it makes your face look. lxskllr mentioned I may be using too much - I think I'm putting it in wrong or something. The pris (or sad excuse for one) I made was roughly the thickness of a pencil eraser and about 3/4" long.

Do I need to move it further along the gumline? I'm placing it so that it covers an area above a front tooth over to about the end of K9.

[lxskllr]

The pris (or sad excuse for one) I made was roughly the thickness of a pencil eraser and about 3/4" long.

Do I need to move it further along the gumline? I'm placing it so that it covers an area above a front tooth over to about the end of K9.

I don't know, that sounds about right to me. I'm surprised you find it very noticeable. Do you have a small face?

[Snusdog]

Do I need to move it further along the gumline? I'm placing it so that it covers an area above a front tooth over to about the end of K9.

I too think your pris size sounds fine. However two points might be of help here:

1. Try moving the pris more to the side of the mouth rather than having it right in front. My pris begins three teeth back from the front (probably dead center above the 4th tooth back. Too far back and you will get more saliva and thus more mud slides. Spend some time playing around with the location until you find a place that is right. Also putting it more to the side makes it less noticeable IMO.

2. Give your upper lip time to get accustomed to the feel of a pris. I can't stress how important this is for the whole process. Once this happens, everything gets much easier.