Snuff boxes and bullets

Snuff is tobacco, or any herbal blend, that is dried and ground into a powder and inhaled through the nose. It was once the most popular way of consuming tobacco before it was overtaken and marginalised by smoking. Now with the health risks of smoking more apparent and the widespread ban on smoking in pubs and public buildings, snuff is making a comeback. As tax is not applied to snuff it is also considerably cheaper than smoking.

An important accessory that every snuff user should have is some kind of box. A proper snuff box is more than just a decorated container, it needs to be airtight so that the snuff keeps well and does not dry out. A snuff box that is too big will trap too much air and also ruin the snuff within. However, a container that is too small will not be able to hold enough snuff or require tiresome refills throughout the day.

Modern incarnations like the snuff bullet blizzard provide a convenient and hygienic means of storing your snuff, but with a sleeker, less old-fashioned look compared to snuff boxes. Screw caps and rubber rings keep them airtight and their metal finish makes them easy to clean out. The snuff bullet blizzard also has the advantage of being able to accurately dole out controlled doses. The snuff can be taken directly from the bullet or, as is more traditional, tapped onto the wrist or the back of the hand first. 

Posted in Snuff by junglefever at December 30th, 2011.

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