| There are 4 main styles of electronic smoking devices, | | | | The disadvantage of the mini e cigarette being so |
| e cigs, or eCigarettes people should be familiar with | | | | similar to actual cigarettes is that it can negate one of |
| before they "take the plunge" and buy their first starter | | | | the huge would-be benefits to smoking e cigs; smoking |
| kit. | | | | them in public. |
| At first, these styles may seem familiar and obvious to | | | | Some businesses such as restaurants and other |
| you, but in the world of e smoking each style actually | | | | typical non-smoking areas such as airplanes not aware |
| has practical value associated with it. In this article I | | | | of e cigs may ask you to not use the devices on their |
| will reveal each functional advantage and | | | | premises even after some explanation just on principle. |
| disadvantage, or pro and con for each style. | | | | Sometimes this disadvantage can be mitigated by |
| Style vs Type | | | | choosing a mini style e cig with lighted tip in a color |
| I want to make one more important distinction | | | | other than orange such as blue or green. This way, |
| between style and what I call "types" of e cigs. Style | | | | people may still be confused as to what you are |
| refers mainly to external appearances whereas type | | | | smoking, but at least they can be reasonably sure that |
| refers purely to function. | | | | it is not a real cigarette. |
| There are also 3 main types of electronic cigarettes | | | | The other disadvantage that comes with the small size |
| that are typically referred to as 1-piece, 2-piece and | | | | of the mini electronic cigarette is that their small |
| 3-piece. If you would like to better understand how | | | | cartridges and batteries do not last near as long as the |
| the 3 main types differ from the 4 styles you can read | | | | other larger styles so you will find yourself switching |
| this article on the 3 main types of electronic cigarette | | | | batteries and cartridges often. |
| kits, but I suggest you read this article about style first. | | | | The small batteries also sometimes have difficulty in |
| If you are totally new to electronic cigarettes then you | | | | producing copious vapor because the batteries |
| may want to start with a quick google for and e cigs | | | | aren’t quite as powerful. |
| FAQ (frequently asked questions) page before you | | | | Electronic Cigar Style e Cig |
| continue. | | | | Of course, electronic cigars are made to resemble real |
| 4 Main Styles of e Cigarettes | | | | cigars in size weight and shape. Since cigars tend to |
| The 4 main styles of eCigs are: | | | | be larger than cigarettes and ball point pens there is a |
| * mini electronic cigarettes | | | | lot of space to work with in the design of these |
| * pen style electronic cigarettes | | | | devices and a couple clear advantages that come at |
| * electronic cigars | | | | a cost. |
| * electronic pipes | | | | The first major advantage of electronic cigars is that |
| Pen-Style e Cigarette | | | | they have very large and powerful batteries and large |
| The pen style is probably the least familiar style to | | | | refill cartridges although many electronic cigars are |
| most people so I will discuss this style and its pros and | | | | actually disposable and not meant to be refilled. A |
| cons first. | | | | good disposable cigar however won’t quit for 1800 |
| As its name implies, a “pen-style” electronic | | | | puffs on average. Non-disposable cigar style e cigs |
| cigarette is resembles an ink pen in size and shape, but | | | | will not last quite as long. |
| without the shirt clip, so no pocket protector | | | | Strong odor is a common complaint with regular cigars |
| necessary! | | | | and pipes , but this is not a problem with electronic |
| Seriously though, pen-Style e cigs can also resemble | | | | cigars and pipes because there is virtually no odor. |
| cigarette filters you sometimes see rich people | | | | You even have greater flavor choices with electronic |
| smoking in old movies, but maybe a little shorter. | | | | cigarettes and cigars so if you always wanted to be |
| The main advantage or pro of the pen style e cig is | | | | boisterous at a casino by smoking a cigar, but were |
| that it is a good balance between form and function. | | | | never crazy about the taste of cigar tobacco, you can |
| Even though they are about twice as long as a regular | | | | smoke cola flavor in your electronic cigar instead. |
| cigarette, they are still relatively small and skinny, but | | | | As stated earlier however, smoking electronic cigars |
| have larger nicotine refill cartridges and batteries that | | | | comes at a cost. Even refillable designs often have |
| last longer and produce good vapor. | | | | the vaporizer heating element built into the body of the |
| Another advantage of the pen-style ecigs is that most | | | | device. |
| don’t resemble regular cigarettes in appearance | | | | This vaporizer component also known as an atomizer, |
| and are NOT usually mistaken for regular cigarettes | | | | wears out over a period of 6-12 weeks so if it is built |
| and therefore can almost always be smoked in | | | | into the body of the electronic cigar then it can’t be |
| non-smoking areas without much trouble. | | | | replaced like in the other styles. |
| At the time of writing this article it is technically not | | | | When the atomizer in an electronic cigar dies, you |
| illegal to smoke an electronic cigarette in non-smoking | | | | usually have to buy a new housing or starter kit which |
| areas because it is not considered a tobacco product | | | | can become expensive. |
| and is not combustible. | | | | Disposable electronic cigars are more economical but |
| In fact, establishments aware of the virtually odorless | | | | offer less flavor choices. |
| and non-combustible electronic cigarette (such as | | | | Electronic Pipe Style |
| many casinos and some bars) actually encourage the | | | | Electronic pipes of course look just like real pipes and |
| use of electronic cigarettes to give their clientele an | | | | can also be a more costly style. |
| alternative to smoking where smoking indoors has | | | | Atomizers in electronic pipes are replaceable and the |
| been banned by law. | | | | batteries / refill cartridges are large, but electronic pipes |
| The only real con or disadvantage to the pen-style | | | | are not in as high demand so even the cheapest |
| electronic cigarette is that if you are not used to the | | | | electronic pipe starter kits can be very pricy. |
| size or appearance of this style it may be awkward in | | | | If you like the style and experience of smoking a pipe |
| social settings, at least the first few times you get | | | | and just get complaints about the odor then the |
| together with friends. Strangers that smoke | | | | virtually odorless electronic pipe is for you. |
| however, tend to be very friendly when inquiring about | | | | Any flavor that is available in an electronic cigarette is |
| a pen-style e cig. | | | | also available in an electronic pipe. |
| Mini Style e Cigarette | | | | Which Style is Best |
| The mini electronic cigarette tends to be the most | | | | After reading some of the pros and cons in this article |
| familiar to people as this style is the most similar in size | | | | you should be starting to get a feel for which e |
| and appearance of a real cigarette which can be both | | | | cigarette style will be best for you. |
| its main advantage and disadvantage. | | | | Most veteran e cig smokers have a couple different |
| Since pen-style e cigarettes came out first and were | | | | styles to suit their mood or circumstances so read |
| then miniaturized over time, the term “mini” | | | | some reviews to make sure the quality you are |
| however, is now really used to describe ANY | | | | looking for is there and don’t be afraid to |
| electronic cigarette smaller than a pen style device. | | | | experiment. |
| In fact, e cigs that are closest in size to actual | | | | There is actually a 5th style if you will, of full custom or |
| cigarettes such as the blu electronic cigarette, are now | | | | modified electronic cigarettes that are far less |
| sometimes called super-mini. | | | | common, but available to those trying to perfect their e |
| Since mini electronic cigarettes tend to look almost like | | | | smoking experience. |
| a regular cigarette right down to the glowing cherry | | | | This 5th style includes electronic hookahs, so called |
| ember on the tip you will probably feel most | | | | USB pass-throughs that get power from a USB port, |
| comfortable in a social setting or with other smokers | | | | and a wide variety of many other variants that strive |
| with this style. | | | | for optimization of form and function. |
| Also, if you are trying to switch to smoking | | | | So, don’t give up. Smoking electronic cigarettes |
| e-cigarettes instead of regular cigarettes then the mini | | | | can be quite a bit different than smoking regular |
| e-cig style will require the least amount of adaptation | | | | cigarettes but must people like it once they find the e |
| of your habits and behaviors. | | | | cigarette style that suits them best. |