Guides
A short reading list for anyone new to vaping. Start at the top if you have not bought a kit yet, or jump straight to whichever question you have.
Getting startedYour first vape kit: a beginner's guide to getting started
What a pod kit actually is, what you need to buy, and how to charge and fill it for the first time without the jargon overload.
8 min read · Last updated 10 September 2026
Getting startedMTL vs DTL vaping: which style suits a beginner?
Mouth-to-lung and direct-to-lung vaping feel completely different. Here's a plain-English look at which one most new vapers find easier.
7 min read · Last updated 12 September 2026
E-liquid basicsNicotine strength explained: choosing the right mg for you
3mg, 6mg, 10mg, 20mg. A simple walkthrough of what these numbers mean and how to pick a sensible starting point.
8 min read · Last updated 14 September 2026
Costs & switchingHow much does vaping cost compared to smoking? A beginner's guide
A plain-English look at typical UK cigarette spend versus starter kit and running costs for vaping, with an honest worked example rather than a single made-up number.
8 min read · Last updated 16 September 2026
Rules & etiquetteWhere can you vape in the UK? Public spaces, work and vaping etiquette
There is no blanket law banning vaping the way there is for smoking, so it mostly comes down to venue and workplace policy. Here's how to navigate that with common courtesy.
7 min read · Last updated 18 September 2026
Kit reviewsIs the Al Fakher HyperMax Prime 50K a good first vape kit for beginners?
A plain-English look at what this rechargeable snap-pod kit actually is, how simple it is day to day, and whether it beats a basic starter kit for someone who has never vaped before.
8 min read · Last updated 17 September 2026
Kit reviewsIs the Lost Mary BM6000 a good beginner-friendly vape kit?
A plain-English look at what the Lost Mary BM6000 actually is, why its no-buttons design is easy for a first-time buyer, and how it compares with a standard beginner pod kit.
8 min read · Last updated 29 September 2026
E-liquid basicsNicotine salts for beginners: why 5mg might be your starting point
What nic salts actually are, how they differ from freebase e-liquid, and why many new vapers are pointed towards a lower strength such as 5mg to start with.
7 min read · Last updated 27 September 2026