When websites list the different types of e-cigarettes, mods are generally grouped together as if they’re one homogenous bunch. But if you’ve been vaping for a while or even shopping around for different devices, you’ll know that it’s not quite so simple. It’s hard to look at a mechanical tube mod, a VV/VW box mod, …
Types of E-Cig Mods: How to Choose the Right Device Read More »
On Wednesday, the FDA announced a major crack-down on the vaping industry to tackle what they frequently described as an “epidemic” of youth vaping. The move represents a strong step towards the sort of hard-line attitude preferred by groups such as the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, using concerns about “the children” to drive a stake …
FDA Considers To Ban All Flavors Except Tobacco And Menthol… Now What ? Read More »
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is intricately linked to smoking. It’s estimated around 80% of cases of COPD are caused by smoking, and it’s one of the most important ways smoking causes death and disease. It might not be the first smoking-related condition you think of, but it’s right up there with lung cancer and …
Study: COPD Patients Improve After Switching to Vaping Read More »
Many vapers start with an intention to gradually switch to no-nicotine vaping. E-liquids are perfectly-designed for it, with a progressive reduction in nicotine strengths from 18 mg/ml (or higher) down through 12 mg/ml, 6 mg/ml, 3 mg/ml and then finally zero nicotine. The good news is that many vapers have made this journey, and have …
Study: Does Switching to a Lower-Nicotine Liquid Really Make a Difference? Read More »
Finding out about the potential risks associated with specific aspects of vaping is a bit of a minefield. Choose any topic at random and you’ll end up with two types of articles: ones written by anti-vaping people and groups, declaring a state of national emergency about everything from dripping to cinnamon flavorings, and ones written …
It was a Saturday evening in June 1957, at our home on Via Giacinta Pezzana, in Rome, Italy. Elia Salzman, a close friend of my father since before the World War II, was sharing his thoughts on the future of tobacco. In those times, the spread of anti-smoking movement had just begun. Elia Salzman was …
Coils are one of the most important parts of your vaping experience, and one of the biggest – and most controversial – breakthroughs in recent years is the ceramic coil. The benefits of ceramics are widely-touted: they are heat-resistant, so produce longer-lasting coils and they help you avoid the layer of oxidation that builds up …
Dear Black Note Community, We think the FDA has been spying on us. That’s because regulatory changes currently being discussed in the industry just so happen to match the same standards Black Note has been upholding since our inception. These standards include lots of little things that fit into Black Note’s bigger picture of only …
Vaping really revolutionized the way people use nicotine, but the changes are really only just beginning. Heat-not-burn devices, which use actual tobacco but just heat it rather than “smoking” it through combustion, offer a bit of a middle-ground between vaping and smoking. But with the middle-ground in function, you might assume a middle-ground in risk …
Study: E-Cigarettes vs. Cigarettes vs. Heat Not Burn Read More »
Gunky coils are gross. Vapers call the thick, black layer of something coating the coil of your atomizer and clogging up the wick “gunk,” and it often detracts from the taste of your juice and reduces the lifespan of your coils substantially. The problem is that it’s hard to avoid in a lot of cases, …
Getting the best flavor out of your e-liquid is one of the most important things for any vaper. Along with getting enough nicotine and putting out a nice cloud of vapor, you want the flavor of your juice to really pop out with every puff. But sometimes, apparently without reason, the flavor you’re getting suddenly …
Coils are central to your vaping experience. They turn your e-liquid into vapor and are one of the main running costs for any vaper. But if you’re new to vaping, it can feel like there’s a lot to learn about coils, including the different types available, what different materials are used in making coils, and …
Everything You Need to Know About Coils for Vaping Read More »
If you’re looking to get the most out of every juice purchase, it’s important to think carefully about e-liquid storage. The rules of storing your e-liquid safely and without reducing the shelf-life of the juice are thankfully really straightforward. In a nutshell, you need to avoid heat and light as much as possible, use glass …
Cool down the intensity of Sonata with a naturally sweet dollop of vanilla ice cream. Vanilla ice cream is one of those highly adaptable desserts that go with nearly everything, which makes it a perfect pick to combine with the robust Sonata. In addition to soothing the tobacco blend’s high intensity, vanilla ice cream infuses …
Learning to keep your tanks clean and well-maintained might not be as exciting as finding out tips for cloud-chasing or boosting your flavor, but it’s absolutely essential if you want to keep everything working as it should. The good news is that both cleaning your tank and keeping it in top condition are really easy …
Your tank is one of the most important parts of your vaping setup. It’s what turns the e-liquid into vapor, and the part your battery is there to provide power to. But not all tanks are equal. There are so many types of vape tanks on the market – from basic clearomizers through to sub …
A Guide to Vape Tanks and Atomizers: Which is Right for You? Read More »
Vapers who use mods have a lot of new terminology to learn. With people throwing out words like watts, ohms, amps and volts as if they’re common knowledge and talking about things like Ohm’s law that you’re lucky if you remember from high school physics, feeling overwhelmed by it all is pretty common. But the …
You’ll pretty much always save money when you switch to vaping. But even with that general rule, there can be a lot of variation. If you buy every shiny new mod that hits the market and chain-vape on a cloud-chasing setup, day in and day out, you’ll end up spending a lot more than a …
How to Save Money When You’re Vaping: A Brief Guide Read More »
If you’re just making the switch to vaping, feeling overwhelmed with the range of devices available and the settings on your existing device is normal. Whether you’ve been vaping for a while with a simpler device or you’re switching directly to a more complex device, at first sight, VW vape mods can be a little …
Just Got Your First Vape Mod? Here Are 7 Things You Need to Know Read More »
The implementation of the FDA’s e-cigarette regulations may have been delayed, but they are still a looming disaster for the industry. But there is a way through the tangle of regulatory requirements for manufacturers that are willing to spend the money and jump through all the hoops. A major deadline passed on October 12th, by …
Black Note Successfully Registers All of Its E-Liquids With the FDA Read More »
