Hello,Heated cigarette blogger Genki (@MOQLOG_JP)It is.
Dr. Bape.and ... anddoctor stickis probably the best-selling product in Japan.electronic cigaretteThe number one and number two of the
If you've ever done any research on keywords related to "smoking cessation," you've probably seen it at least once.
It's a cartoon-style ad that ends with a woman saying, "If you buy now, you can get it super cheap!" We tend to see ads with happy endings (lol), even though we think there's no way that's true.
I have tried both of them myself, and they are not bad devices and flavors, not to mention the way they are presented, so I am not surprised that they are selling well.
Perhaps you are reading this article because you were looking into buying a Dr. Bape or Dr. Stick...,Perhaps you will learn something even more wonderful, so please come and see us to the end.
What are "so-called" e-cigarettes such as Dr. Vape?
electronic cigarettebut strictly speaking, it is called "tobaccoThis is not a "product".
An e-cigarette is a liquid called liquid that is heated by the power of electricity and the vapor produced is inhaled and enjoyed,A "pseudo-tobacco" that does not produce nicotine, nor tar or carbon monoxide.
Although it does not contain nicotine, the act of sucking the tip of the machine into the mouth and exhaling the vapor from the mouth is similar to that of a cigarette, making this anti-smoking product feel like smoking a cigarette.
Incidentally, electronic shisha, which is secretly booming right now, is actually exactly the same thing, just called e-cigarettes in a different way.
Some doctors claim that "e-cigarettes are not cigarettes!"
According to Director "Kozu," who also serves as honorary chairman of the Setagaya Ward Medical Association Internal Medicine Physicians, the time may come when electronic cigarettes will be one of the smoking cessation methods of choice in Japan.The UK is already actively using e-cigarettes for smoking cessation treatment, and research shows that e-cigarettes are more effective than nicotine replacement therapyThe results are also very interesting.
See also:Kozu Hitoshi's excellent essay - E-cigarettes are not cigarettes?
What kind of e-cigarette is "Dr. Vape", the No. 1 e-cigarette brand?
Dr. Vape is a cartridge-type e-cigarette, and once the cartridge is attached, all you have to do is smoke it! It's that simple.
It is an e-cigarette brand whose image character is ROLAND, the king of hostess parties, and which has become a topic of conversation because it was designed by "Nikola," who was Lady Gaga's exclusive stylist.
There is a wide variety of flavors, and while it is not a full-fledged vape, the quality of the flavors is high and delicious.
The e-cigarette itself also has a simple but luxurious design, no wonder it is the number one e-cigarette in Japan.
What kind of e-cigarette is "Dr. Stick", the NO.2 e-cigarette brand?
Dr. Stick is also a cartridge-type e-cigarette, and its usage is exactly the same as that of Dr. Vape.
This is an e-cigarette brand produced by Kiyoharu, the vocalist of Kuroyume, with Yosuke Kubozuka as the image character.
To be frank, it is difficult to answer when asked how it differs from the Dr. Vape, and the product specifications, features, and sales methods are that similar.
Nevertheless, the design and flavors are not inferior to those of Dr. Vape, and they are so popular that the number of dedicated pods sold has exceeded 10 million.
I compared Dr. Vape and Dr. Stick!
| Product name | The new electronic cigarette | Dr. Bape. Model 2 | doctor stick type X |
|---|---|---|---|
| generation | 3rd and 4th generation | 1st and 2nd generation | 1st and 2nd generation |
| type | Cartridge replacement type electronic cigarette | Cartridge replacement type electronic cigarette | Cartridge replacement type electronic cigarette |
| Size | 108 × 22..3 × 11.6 38g | 108 x 18 x 8 19g | 104 × 20 × 8 15g |
| battery | 410mAh Type-C | 380mAh Type-C | 240mAh Type-C |
| cartridge *fixed termBuyPrice | Capable of approximately 700 suction cycles @2,000 yen / 2 pieces 1.4 yen per inhale | Capable of approximately 600 suction cycles @ 1650 yen / 2 pieces* 1.4 yen per inhale | Capable of approximately 1,200 suction cycles @14,000 yen / 5 pieces* 2.3 yen per inhale |
| integrated coil | ceramic coil | Coil with Cotton | Coil with Cotton |
| flavor | 3 types Supervised by MK Lab | 9 types | 5 types |
| feature | Cartridge with IC chip Voltage/temperature control function Equipped with UV sterilization function Vibration Alert reversible design | design →two-colour mascot → Roland | produce → Seishun mascot →Yosuke Kubozuka |
| sensor | Weight sensor Photosensitive Sensors Accelerometer Vibration sensor | — | — |
| sales approach Set Contents | selling individually Main unit + 2 cartridges 9,800 yen | regular service Main unit + 2 cartridges 4,980 yen | regular service Main unit + 4 cartridges 2,980 yen |
I casually mixed one of the new products into the mix for comparison.
The recently launched e-cigarette is expensive for the first set, but the running cost is also very reasonable, and as you can see, it is a very high-spec e-cigarette.
This new product is the star of this article,intelligent pipeThis is a completely new type of top-of-the-line e-cigarette that is unique in the world.
The attention to the body is great, but the attention to the flavors is also great,I especially like the fact that it is an e-cigarette that is very particular about its features and taste.
The name of the newly launched e-cigarette is, quite simply, "intelligent pipe by Dr. Swan.I say, "I'm sorry!
A thorough explanation of why Dr. Swan is considered an intelligent babe (intelligent, intelligent)!
This is what is great about Dr. Swan!
In the table above, I have listed in red the advantages of Dr. Swan, but I have not yet explained how exactly they are superior. I have not yet explained the specifics of Dr. Swan's superiority, so I will explain it in more detail in the future.
For now, all I can say is,E-cigarettes that are focused on taste, hygiene, and ease of use.That is to say.
The idea is great, please take a look!
Attention to detail (1) State-of-the-art cartridges
Cartridge with built-in IC chip
I have reviewed various cartridge e-cigarettes, but Dr. Swan is the first product with an IC chip built into the cartridge. This IC chip adjusts the output according to the flavor and adjusts the most delicious voltage and temperature! It's amazing, isn't it?
→Secrets of the Cartridge
Multi-lock mechanism to avoid liquid leakage
In cartridge-type e-cigarettes, liquid is often leaked out of the cartridge. It is an unavoidable point, but Dr. Swan has paid attention to this point and adopted a multi-lock mechanism that avoids liquid leakage at a high rate. This has greatly reduced disappointment due to liquid leakage!
Reversible design and hygienic
The most common concern with e-cigarettes is the mouthpiece. Since ordinary e-cigarettes such as Dr. Vape and Dr. Stick do not have caps, dust and bacteria on the mouthpiece can be a concern. Dr. Swan allows the cartridge to be inserted upside down, preventing dust and bacteria from getting on it when not in use.
Ceramic coil
Compared to the regular coils used in Dr. Vape and Dr. Stick, ceramic coils produce finer grains of vapor, so you can enjoy a richer, silkier flavor. This alone shows that Dr. Swan is a one-rank higher product.
Attention to detail (2) Battery body full of ideas
3rd and 4th generation models
The 1st and 2nd generation Dr. Vape and Dr. Stick have a simple structure that simply heats the liquid by passing electricity through it, with no output adjustment or other functions, but Dr. Swan is the 3rd and 4th generation with voltage and temperature adjustment functions. What's more, those functions are built into the cartridges, which is great.
UV sterilization function
We mentioned earlier that inserting the cartridge upside down helps prevent dust and bacteria, but that's not all. But that's not all. When the cartridge is inserted upside down, ultraviolet rays are emitted from inside the device to sterilize the mouthpiece with UV rays! I have never seen an e-cigarette that is so concerned about hygiene.
note (supplementary information) symbolHow to do UV sterilization
Battery capacity for a full day of use
Dr. Bape also has a higher battery capacity, but Dr. Swan has a 410mAh battery that surpasses it. Even chain-smoke enthusiasts will be able to use this for a full day without worry.
Made of zinc alloy with excellent texture
Dr. Swan feels solid and heavy for its size, but this is because its body is made of zinc alloy. Compared to the aluminum body of the Dr. Vape and Dr. Stick, the Dr. Swan feels massive and luxurious. The zinc alloy also has excellent impact resistance, so you can expect it to be sturdy as well.
Attention 3) Attention to Flavor No. 1
Flavors supervised by MK Lab
MK Lab is a very old domestic premium liquid manufacturer in the vaping world. With a history of winning the Foreign Minister's Award, they are a leading figure in the vape world. All of Dr. Swan's flavors are supervised by Mr. Kuniyoshi, the representative of MK Lab! Is it too much to say that the taste is number one?
Dr. Swan is the next generation of e-cigarettes full of attention.
Many people start using e-cigarettes, but many of them quit because they find it difficult to use, or they cannot adjust the output to suit the liquid and cannot enjoy the taste.
Dr. Swan is easy to use, and most importantly, it tastes great no matter which flavor you smoke, so I highly recommend that people who have once failed at e-cigarettes give it a try.
As an aside,Dr. Swan.school (e.g. of ikebana)crowdfundingThe project was exhibited in the "Mere Old Man" and finally achieved 12751 TP3T in support of the project.
Dr. Swan's commitment is also appreciated by manyThe results of the survey indicate that
Dr. Swann's Product Reviews
Now that we have introduced the features and particulars of Dr. Swan, what kind of packaging does it come in and what kind of design does it have?
Is it really easy to use? etc., by actually using it,We would like to provide you with realistic feedback.
Since I have been writing only text so far, I will send you more pictures.
Dr. Swan Package and Set Contents
It comes in a slightly thicker black box.
By the way, the official name is "OKK Intelligent Vape by Dr. Swan".
When I opened the box, I found a user manual, but I moved it out of the way for now and took a shot!
Simple set includes only the main unit and USB cable.
The starter kit that is currently available will come with 2 cartridges (1 box) for the set I mentioned earlier!
Still, MK Lab is very up front about it (laughs), and that's how good it tastes!
I am glad to see a Japanese instruction manual, as I am used to seeing only Chinese-made vapes.
If it is to be sold in Japan, it still has to be this way.
Dr. Swan's battery body
This is the rumored zinc alloy battery body...enchantingly beautiful.
The surface is beautifully written in a light gradation, and the body is the coolest of all!
The reverse side has a similar gradation, with a mysterious color that looks bluish or blackish depending on how the light hits it.
Dr. Bape and Dr. Stick have evolved and become cooler, but they are on a different level.
Dr. Swann's special feature 1: Reversible cartridges
I could really turn it upside down! This is sanitary, and the device itself did not come off even when turned upside down because it is hooked up so securely.
Moreover, it is resistant to shocks from the side and will not come off as long as it is not pulled, so it is safe to keep it in a bag.
Dr. Swan's special feature 2: UV sterilization using ultraviolet light.
With the device held vertically, shake it left and right three times to activate the vibration and start UV sterilization.
The UV light is irradiated to the inlet for about 1 minute, and the side vibration will tell you when the sterilization is complete!
I smoked the Dr. Swan flavor!
Dr. Swan is easy to use, just insert the cartridge and smoke.
The rest of the time, I smoked without thinking, as the IC chip-equipped cartridge heats at the optimum output for each flavor!
- Attach the cartridge to the battery body.
→One vibration when properly attached.
→If it does not vibrate, it is facing the wrong way, so try mounting it with the front and back swapped. - Put your mouth on the cartridge and smoke it..
That's all!
Menthol cigar (tobacco flavored)
- menthol cigarIntroduction of Flavors of
- Based on MK Lab's original DEEP IMPACT, customized for Intelligent Vape. It is characterized by a smoky tobacco flavor that will make smokers swoon, a kick to the throat, and a great smoking experience.
This is the first tobacco flavor I've ever tasted in my life that I thought tasted good, probably because it has just the right amount of menthol! Or rather, it was the most delicious of the three!
I know I'm a reviewer, but I'm not a fan of menthol and I've never really enjoyed tobacco flavors, so I had no expectations at all, but this is seriously good!
There was little to no strange sweetness, and the flavor was smoky, but the menthol blended in nicely, making it a flavor that could be smoked forever.
Crystal Menthol (Menthol)
- Crystal MentholIntroduction of Flavors of
- The silky, thick mist, characteristic of ceramic coils, spreads in the mouth, providing a stimulating sensation to the throat and a strong, refreshing feeling. Simple yet robust mint flavor. A taste that makes you want to smoke it all the time.
Menthol and thick is a strange word, but it is menthol and thick and delicious! The coolness is not too strong, and the slight minty taste at the end is great!
It was menthol, which I don't like, but for some reason it tasted amazing. I wonder if this is thanks to the ceramic coils, the vapor is silky and fluffy.
This is a royal menthol, but this is also the first menthol I have tasted in a long time!
Red Energy (energy drink)
- red energyIntroduction of Flavors of
- The energy drink flavor mist spreads from the tip of the tongue to the mouth, giving a crisp, cool feeling in the throat. At the end, they can enjoy it in two stages as the rummy flavor escapes through the nose.
MK Lab's energy drink is a flavor that becomes more and more flavorful the more you smoke it. The delicate taste of the rummy flavor that appears softly as the vapor passes through the nose, this is another flavor that is sure to be a chain favorite.
...It's kind of subtle because I'm writing that everything is delicious, but I guess what's delicious is delicious.
Because Dr. Swan's flavors are supervised by MK Lab, right? How can they be bad?
I have always liked energy flavors, so I have no complaints, but I found the other two menthol and tobacco flavors to be outstandingly delicious. It's been a long time since I've written about this type of flavor as tasty, so I guess MK Lab is great!
Comparative review of Dr. Vape, Dr. Stick, and Dr. Swan
| Product name | Dr. Swan. | Dr. Bape. | doctor stick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cost | (2 / 5.0) | (4 / 5.0) | (5 / 5.0) |
| running cost | (4 / 5.0) | (5 / 5.0) | (2 / 5.0) |
| Flavor Types | (2 / 5.0) | (5 / 5.0) | (4 / 5.0) |
| Taste Quality | (5 / 5.0) | (4 / 5.0) | (4 / 5.0) |
| Design & Materials | (5 / 5.0) | (4 / 5.0) | (4 / 5.0) |
| Product Features and Functions | (5 / 5.0) | (2 / 5.0) | (2 / 5.0) |
| comprehensive evaluation | 23 | 24 | 21 |
In comparison, Dr. Vape was indeed superior, Dr. Stick had difficulty with running costs, and Dr. Swan's high initial cost was the biggest obstacle.
Just,As for Dr. Swan, please give him a break because he is very particular about specifications, functions, and materials as I have introduced so far.
Another thing I recommend with Dr. Swan is not to use a subscription service.selling individuallybe.
Regular delivery has its advantages, but it also has significant disadvantages. Even though there are no restrictions on the number of times a subscription can be made, if you accidentally forget to contact them, they will be forced to send you the product.
I think it's an advantage not to have to worry about that.
>>Dr. Swan's sales information is here.
Dr. Swan Summary
How did you compare Dr. Bape, Dr. Stick, Dr. Swan and the three doctor brothers (the names are just similar)?
Taste good! Good design! Interesting functions! The device "Theintelligent pipe by Dr. Swan" is pretty good.
Dr. Swan is different from the other two brands, so you may not like it,There are no other e-cigarettes that are so particular about the cartridge replacement type, so I recommend it!
- I would like to use e-cigarette products with the latest features!
- If I'm going to smoke, I want to smoke really good flavors!
- I hate regular mail anyway!
Intelligent Vape by Dr. Swan is available at a discounted price through MAKUAKE (crowdfunding), so please take a peek!
Intelligent Vape by Dr. Swan
Main unit: 12,800 yen
Cartridge: 2,000 yen / 2 cartridges
Makuake special set (main unit + cartridge): 9,800 yen
Click here for specification details>>
The special set is by far the best value!
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