Types of E-Cig Mods: How to Choose the Right Device
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, a squonker and an all-in-one system and genuinely think they all belong in the same category. Unfortunately, this makes choosing the right device for your needs even more difficult.
FDA Considers To Ban All Flavors Except Tobacco And Menthol… Now What ?
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 through the heart of the vaping industry. The two most notable threats coming along with the announcement are the potential to ban “characterizing flavors” in e-liquid and to revoke
Study: COPD Patients Improve After Switching to Vaping
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 heart disease as one of the major risks of smoking. With all of this in mind, the impact of vaping on COPD risk and the effect of switching on smokers
Study: Does Switching to a Lower-Nicotine Liquid Really Make a Difference?
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 gotten a long part of the way towards no-nicotine e-liquids. But the picture isn’t really as simple as this, and a recent study shows that in many cases, reducing
Is it Dangerous to Dry Burn Your Coils?
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 by pro-vaping people and groups that tell you everything is fine. This makes it a challenge to find out what specific things to avoid and which you shouldn’t worry
Note From Tobacconist
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 a formidable presence and a legend of the tobacco industry. Salzman, with his imposing stature, could, according to many who knew him, drink Vodka like water, tear off a large
Ceramic Coils for Vaping: Pros and Cons
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 on old coils. However, the downsides are just as widely-shared and are serious enough to put many vapers off ceramic coils for good. So how do ceramic coils work,
Letter From CEO
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 appealing to adult former smokers and no one else. The vaping crowd is a huge one, but not all people who vape do so for the same reasons. Black Note was
Study: E-Cigarettes vs. Cigarettes vs. Heat Not Burn
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 follows. But does it? Although we can’t be certain yet, a recent study from Dr. Farsalinos looks at exactly this issue: what exposes users to the most formaldehyde and
How to Avoid Coil Gunk When You Vape
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, especially if you have a sweet tooth when it comes to your e-liquid flavor choices. But learning a little more about coil gunk and what you can do to
What is Vaper’s Tongue and How Do You Fix it?
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 diminishes and doesn’t come back with subsequent puffs. There are a few possible causes for this, but it’s generally down to what’s known as “vaper’s tongue” or “flavor fatigue.”
Everything You Need to Know About Coils for Vaping
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 how all of this affects your vaping experience. This post covers all of this, as well as the basics of building your own coils and buying pre-made coils for
The Dos and Don’ts of Storing Your E-Liquid
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 bottles and keep everything out of reach of kids and pets. There’s a lot more to think about than this, but as long as you get those basics right
Delicious Duo 7: Sonata and Vanilla Ice Cream
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 just a touch of natural sweetness to add another layer of deliciousness to the mix. Sonata Highlights Sonata is crafted using a Cavendish tobacco blend, or a blend that has gone
How to Clean and Maintain Your Vape Tank
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 to do, and won’t take up much of your time. All it takes is half an hour or so roughly once a month and you’ll be able to maximize
A Guide to Vape Tanks and Atomizers: Which is Right for You?
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 ohm tanks and RTAs – that choosing the right type for you isn’t as easy as you might hope. To find the right vape tank or atomizer, you need
Ohm’s Law: A Brief Guide for Vapers
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 good news is that it doesn’t take long to get up to speed with the basics you’ll need to safely and effectively work your mod. So here’s a brief
How to Save Money When You’re Vaping: A Brief Guide
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 vaper who sticks to one or two basic devices and vapes in a more discreet way. So if you’re on a tight budget, what’s the best advice for getting
Just Got Your First Vape Mod? Here Are 7 Things You Need to Know
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 daunting. Which mode should you use? How do you navigate the menus? What are ohms? What is the right setting to use? What’s the best nicotine strength to use
Black Note Successfully Registers All of Its E-Liquids With the FDA
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 which date manufacturers had to register all of their products with the FDA to get the whole process started. The good news for fans of Black Note is that