{"id":25672,"date":"2024-11-20T10:08:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T10:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/?p=25672"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:32:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:32:25","slug":"vintage-vapes-and-modern-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/vintage-vapes-and-modern-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Vapes and Modern Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/at-a-glance-icon.jpg\" alt=\"at a glance icon\" class=\"wp-image-24094\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The very first vapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternatives to disposables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Totally Wicked makes history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern alternatives to popular vintage vapes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As Totally Wicked\u2019s Product Development Manager, I\u2019ve seen my fair share of innovations in the vaping industry. I find it fascinating to see just how far vapes have come and how the earliest designs can still influence the devices we use today. So, as I take a nostalgic look at some of our earlier products, I\u2019ll highlight some vintage vapes I believe deserve a place among the e-cig history books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d also like to delve into the history of vapes in general, just to give some insight into the evolution of vapes, and indeed, Totally Wicked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s start at the very beginning\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When were Vapes Invented?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several possible answers to this question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer you\u2019re looking for may very well depend on what you would classify as a vape, or indeed, an e-cigarette. The word vape evolved from the word, \u201cvapourizer\u201d and refers to the release of vapour when the e-liquid is heated<a href=\"#_edn1\" id=\"_ednref1\">[1]<\/a>. But, just to throw a spanner in the works, if you\u2019re actually asking when the first <em>electronic<\/em>-cig was made (electronic being the important term here) , the answer gets even tricker. This is because the products deemed to be the first types of vapes may not have even been electronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been many iterations of devices that bear a resemblance to today\u2019s vapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Close&nbsp; &#8211;&nbsp; but no cigar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The first documented version of a vape was invented by Joseph Robinson, an American who patented the \u201cmechanical butane ignition vaporiser\u201d<a href=\"#_edn2\" id=\"_ednref2\">[2]<\/a> in 1930. Although this is the first documented evidence of the intent to create a vape, it was never available commercially. The second attempt at popularising the e-cig was by Herbert A. Gilbert in the 1960s. His patented device<a href=\"#_edn3\" id=\"_ednref3\">[3]<\/a> was called the \u201cSmokeless\u201d. In addition to being touted as a potentially life-saving device by moving smokers away from cigarettes, the Smokeless was also advertised as a dieting aid. Unfortunately for Gilbert, investors didn\u2019t share his faith in the product and it was never produced commercially.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/smokeless-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram from the patent application of the &quot;Smokeless&quot; vape showing the various parts. There are two cyclinders lying horizontaly and underneath a row of cogs and more cyclinders and a mouthpiece.\" class=\"wp-image-25679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/smokeless-diagram.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/smokeless-diagram-360x310.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The next inventor to try their luck popularising a version of the electronic cigarette&nbsp; was J. Phillip Ray, granted a patent for a \u201cnicotine dispensing device\u201d in 1985<a id=\"_ednref4\" href=\"#_edn4\">[4]<\/a>. Ray was quite an impressive figure, notably for being involved in the invention of the microprocessor and also for his stint as a NASA engineer<a id=\"_ednref5\" href=\"#_edn5\">[5]<\/a>. As I alluded to previously, this version of a vape wasn\u2019t an e-cig, nor a vape at all in the true sense of the word. This is because it didn\u2019t involve using electricity nor the heating of a liquid and therefore, no vapour. In fact, the \u201cdevice\u201d, although fashioned to resemble a traditional cigarette, merely featured a filter paper, soaked in nicotine which the user would then inhale via the cigalike device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaping pedants may not class this as an e-cig, but It did allow those that would usually smoke to inhale nicotine without all the nasty chemicals released by burning tobacco. So, not a bad start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Beginning of the Vape as We Know It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;<em>Necessity is the mother of invention<\/em>&#8220;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hon-lik.jpg\" alt=\"A portrait head and shoulders photograph of Hon Lik. He is wearing a white shirt, Blue blazer and a patterned blue and red tie.\" class=\"wp-image-25681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hon-lik.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hon-lik-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hon-lik-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Hon Lik, a Chinese pharmacist, is widely recognised as being the inventor of the e-cigarette and his version is the closest to the vapes we still use today. Like many great inventions, Lik\u2019s e-cig was born out of a great need to find a solution to a problem, and his problem was smoking. The solution was his cigalike e-cig, created in 2003. Lik believed that if he emulated the smoke of a cigarette in a tobacco-less device it would help him quit smoking.<a href=\"#_edn6\" id=\"_ednref6\">[6]<\/a> Fuelled by his personal ambitions and equipped with an impressive background in Medicine, mechanics, and electronics, Lik was able to create a product that had the potential to save millions of lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The electronic cigarette soon grew in popularity and within three short years devices rapidly made their way from China, to America and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disposable Vapes to Join the Vaping Hall of History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Love them or loathe them, disposables will remain a significant part of vaping history. The first cigalike vapes weren\u2019t refillable or rechargeable yet opened the door to an effective way to stop smoking. Without minimising the environmental impact of single-use vapes, it\u2019s necessary to understand the positive impact they\u2019ve had. These devices provide an accessible way to stop a most harmful habit, and allowed less dextrous ex-smokers access to a potentially life-saving product. These observations are not to be sniffed at. However, with the ban on disposables in 2025, it\u2019s important to look to suitable alternatives for what will one day be considered a vintage type of vape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the best modern equivalent to disposables?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the ban on the sale disposable vapes in the UK commencing in 2025<a id=\"_ednref7\" href=\"#_edn7\">[7]<\/a>, it\u2019s time to consider alternatives. If you\u2019re not ready to transition to a full-on, bells and whistles vape kit, there are plenty of other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VLTZ flex Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/brands\/vltz\">flex Pro<\/a> has been designed to deliver the taste of disposables in a more sustainable vape. The range offers the ultimate flex in that not only can you choose between a box or a pen design, but you can also use both pre-filled and refillable pods in each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disposable and refillable pods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pre-filled pods are filled with the intensely flavoured VLTZ e-liquids and make for easy switching between flavours. The refillable pods pair perfectly with VLTZ e-liquid and provide an even more sustainable alternative to disposables. By choosing vapes from the VLTZ flex Pro range you can try over 20 rich flavours in both the pods and the e-liquid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/brands\/vltz\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vltz-flex-pro.jpg\" alt=\"A Vltz flex Pro Bar, Vltz flex Pro Box, and a 10ml bottle of VLTZ e-liquid standing on a silver circular platform.\" class=\"wp-image-25705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vltz-flex-pro.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vltz-flex-pro-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vltz-flex-pro-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"button wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/brands\/vltz\"><strong>Shop VLTZ flex Pro Vapes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vltz-x-spin-4-in-1-pod-kit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vltzx-spin.jpg\" alt=\"A black, red, and whote VLTZ-X Spin 4 in 1 vape standing on a silver cylindrical platform.\" class=\"wp-image-25706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vltzx-spin.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vltzx-spin-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vltzx-spin-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VLTZ-X Spin 4 in 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as being innovative in our own right, we\u2019re also always looking at new products and thinking of ways in which we not only adopt them, but adapt them to make them better. For example, the emergence of Big Puff vapes like 4 in 1 disposables led to Totally Wicked creating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vltz-x-spin-4-in-1-pod-kit\">VLTZ-X Spin 4 in 1 Pod Kit<\/a>.&nbsp; Like the disposable 4 in 1 kits out there, this e-cig allows you to switch easily between flavours without needing to continuously remove and replace pods. The big difference between the 4 in 1 disposables and our VLTZ-X Spin is that the Spin is rechargeable. You\u2019ll also note the difference in flavour as the VLTZ-X e-liquid used in each pod delivers an intense flavour \u2013 even more so than the VLTZ e-liquid range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"button wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vltz-x-spin-4-in-1-pod-kit\"><strong>Shop VLTZ X-Spin<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vape Starter Kits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some vapers who\u2019ve only tried disposables may be reluctant to even contemplate using a kit. I can understand the difficulty in getting to grips with something completely new. Yet you\u2019ll be happy to learn that kits designed for beginners are so simple to use. We have a collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/electronic-cigarette-kits\/kit-types\/starter-kits\">e-cigarette starter kits<\/a> that are perfect if you\u2019ve just quit smoking, or if you want to make the switch from single-use vapes to a kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three starter kits I\u2019d recommend are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/tornado-gtl\">Tornado GTL<\/a> \u2013 sleek and simple to use, and popular with both beginners and more advanced vapers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/skope-air\">Skope Air<\/a> \u2013 can be draw-activated, like a disposable, or button-activated \u2013 the choice is yours!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arc Mini 2 \u2013 compact with a long-lasting battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"button wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/electronic-cigarette-kits\/kit-types\/starter-kits\"><strong>Shop Starter Kits<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I said previously, I\u2019ve seen a lot of innovations since&nbsp; I started at Totally Wicked in 2016. Yet the products and developments before my time here give a fascinating insight into how vital Totally Wicked has been (and continues to be) for ex-smokers transitioning to vaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Totally Wicked &#8211; Making Modern History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We began with our very own e-liquids in 2008 but it wasn\u2019t long until we also introduced our own e-cig. The Titan was a sleek, slim refillable vape, available in three stylish colours, red, blue, and white. The slimline design of the Titan reminds me of the petite, yet high-performing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/joyetech-eroll-slim-vape-pod-kit\">Joyetech eRoll Slim<\/a>. &nbsp;The Titan was quickly followed by the Tornado E-cig in 2010. This vape really took off and because it was so simple to use, I think it played a vital role in helping smokers transition away from traditional cigarettes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/titan-retro-vape-polaroid.jpg\" alt=\"A Polaroid photograph of a red, blue, and white Titan vintage vape. Each stands on a rectangular perspex plate.\" class=\"wp-image-25682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/titan-retro-vape-polaroid.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/titan-retro-vape-polaroid-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/titan-retro-vape-polaroid-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But the old vape that really sticks in my mind and deserves a significant amount of attention is the original Odyssey, which we created in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;padding-top:6vw;padding-right:6vw;padding-bottom:6vw;padding-left:6vw\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The Odyssey \u2013 &nbsp;the very first electronic cigarette fully designed and manufactured in the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fdad46d8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>\u201cTell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices\u2026\u201d<a id=\"_ednref8\" href=\"#_edn8\"><strong>[<\/strong><\/a><\/em><a id=\"_ednref8\" href=\"#_edn8\"><strong>8]<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8171334d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2656d967 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>One device that caused more than a ripple of excitement throughout the industry was the Odyssey. Much like the protagonist in Homer\u2019s (not that Homer\u2026), epic poem, \u201cThe Odyssey\u201d, this device of the same name embarked on its own epic journey of adventure and discovery. The Odyssey vape is testament to the engineering skills and ingenuity of a very talented team of experts, including our very own Technical Director, Liam Humberstone, who played a huge role in its design and development. The quest to create the first ever e-cig designed and manufactured in the UK wasn\u2019t an easy one. As an all-in-one device, each measurement needed to be exquisitely precise. This was to ensure that once the semi-assembled device was pieced together by customers, &nbsp;it would function superbly \u2013 and it did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it came to creating the Odyssey, it was important to Totally Wicked that this rechargeable, refillable vape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offered longevity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Was affordable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could be used by all kinds of vapers, including those completely new to vaping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Odyssey was made from high-quality stainless steel and the robust appearance and design of the Odyssey gave the impression of a weighty vape. Yet this was in fact a light-weight, easily portable device &#8211; making it an instantly attractive option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/odyssey-kit.jpg\" alt=\"A Totally Wicked Odyssey Vape  lying on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-25683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/odyssey-kit.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/odyssey-kit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/odyssey-kit-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-b30579f5\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-724a882f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/odyssey-kit-contents.jpg\" alt=\"The Odyssey kit contents including the box, charging lead, manual, coils, batteries, tank, and assembled Odyssey vape.\" class=\"wp-image-25702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/odyssey-kit-contents.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/odyssey-kit-contents-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/odyssey-kit-contents-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An elegant Vape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sleek pen-like design of the vape resulted in a convenient device that could be neatly tucked into a pocket or bag. However, it wasn\u2019t just the design that made this a popular e-cig. The Odyssey boasted many features that made it a great choice for all kinds of vapers. The rechargeable vape was powered by a 900mAh battery and could last for up to 7 hours before it needed to be charged. The simple button activation is another appreciated feature. In addition, you could half turn the button to prevent it from being pressed, so no accidental activation in pockets or bags.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-b30579f5\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A stainless steel filler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the features I find fascinating about the Odyssey is the stainless steel filler that came with it. It was designed to ensure not a single drop of liquid was wasted and it fitted onto the tank of the vape via a sliding mechanism, once it was pushed and screwed into place. At the time it was seen as an elegant solution to an age-old problem of spillages and it definitely did the trick!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fantastic flavour delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the days of the Odyssey, it could be a pretty fiddly affair to ensure a flavourful vape, with a lot of waiting around for priming. However, this device was renowned for providing excellent, consistent flavours and so the waiting for priming was well worth it in the end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Odyssey\u2019s Modern Equivalents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of you will remember the Odyssey and may even still have it tucked away in a drawer somewhere \u2013 along with its ultra smart blue pinstripe packaging. You might even have one of the 11 further Odyssey branded vape products we went on to produce here in the UK. Yet, as innovative as the Odyssey was, vapes have moved on. That\u2019s not to say that some design elements haven\u2019t remained but things like battery size, assembly, and filling have notably improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tornado GTL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/tornado-gtl\">Tornado GTL<\/a> is an extremely popular choice of vape, and like the Odyssey is a robustly built device without being heavy. It\u2019s easily portable, slimline in design, and features button activation. The filling method is equally as elegant, but a lot simpler than the Odyssey, and it\u2019s sliding top fill makes filling easy. Like the Odyssey, the Tornado GTL is known for delivering great flavour. It\u2019s also ideal for all types of vapers, whether you\u2019re a beginner or have been vaping for years. The 1600mAh integrated battery ensures a lengthy time between charges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/tornado-gtl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tornado-gtl.jpg\" alt=\"A black, blue, pink, and silver Tornado GTL vape kit standing on a circular silver platform.\" class=\"wp-image-25699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tornado-gtl.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tornado-gtl-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tornado-gtl-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"button wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/tornado-gtl\"><strong>Shop Tornado GTL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/aio-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aio-3.jpg\" alt=\"A black and a silver aio 3 standing on a circular silver platform.\" class=\"wp-image-25694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aio-3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aio-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aio-3-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AIO 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After reminiscing with colleagues about vintage vapes, it was Andrew in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/contact-us\">Customer Services<\/a> who commented on how the AIO3 would also be a great choice for anyone who loved the Odyssey. Andrew is a seasoned vaper and has worked at Totally Wicked for several years, and so he really knows his stuff! The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/aio-3\"> AIO 3<\/a> certainly echoes the metallic finish of the Odyssey and it\u2019s clear tank makes for easy monitoring of liquid levels. Although its LED battery life indicator certainly implies it is a hi-tec vape, it&#8217;s still simple to use. So simple, it&#8217;s suitable for both new and advanced vapers. The AIO 3 is also hailed as leak-proof vape, similar to the Odyssey, which incorporated a seamless filler mechanism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"button wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/aio-3\"><strong>Shop AIO 3<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Totally Wicked Revolution VT60<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving on to another vintage kit, the Revolution VT60 is something very different from the first piece of hardware we produced, the Titan. It&#8217;s also different yet again from the Odyssey. This was indeed a revolutionary e-cigarette that maintained flavour intensity and ensured satisfying nicotine delivery. By continuously monitoring the change in coil resistance caused by temperature change, a closed-loop control circuit automatically varies the power that is applied to the coil in order to keep the temperature constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This large battery mod offered multiple wattage and temperature modes. This made it popular among cloud chasers who loved nothing more than billowing voluminous clouds of fragrant vapour. The adjustable settings made it more suited to experienced vapers, but with a little patience most vapers could get the hang of the different settings soon enough. This e-cig featured a digital display which showed the temperature, the wattage, the coil resistance, and the battery level. The button above the display would allow for scrolling through the settings and changing them to suit. Vape enthusiasts truly appreciated this kit, notably for the intense flavours it was able to deliver and the smooth nicotine delivery. Yet there is a modern equivalent which can provide a similar but improved experience \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/eleaf-istick-power-2-mod\">Eleaf iStick Power 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/revoltion-vt60-retro-vape-polaroid.jpg\" alt=\"A polaroid picture of the Revoltion vt60 retro vape, charging lead, protective cover, manual, and a bottle of e-liquid.\" class=\"wp-image-25696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/revoltion-vt60-retro-vape-polaroid.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/revoltion-vt60-retro-vape-polaroid-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/revoltion-vt60-retro-vape-polaroid-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/eleaf-istick-power-2-mod\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/istick-power-2.jpg\" alt=\"A black, orange, and red istick Power 2 box mod standing on a circular silver platform.\" class=\"wp-image-25701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/istick-power-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/istick-power-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/vaped\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/istick-power-2-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eleaf iStick Power 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The iStick Power is considered the natural successor to the Revolution VT60. The iStick Power 2 is next iteration in the series and follows on from the original best-selling vape mod. Like the Revolution VT60, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/eleaf-istick-power-2-mod\">iStick Power 2<\/a> provides great flavour and vapour production. It also features an OLED display to make changing settings simple. This mod boasts a 5000mAh battery, a wattage range of 1 \u2013 80W, and, like the Revolution VT60, uses a 510 connection. Complete the kit with your choice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/e-cig-tanks\">vape tanks<\/a> and coils.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"button wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk\/eleaf-istick-power-2-mod\"><strong>Shop iStick Power 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Favourite Vintage Vapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vapes I\u2019ve chosen are just my personal selections. It would be great to hear about your favourite vapes through the years. Leave a comment below with your favourites. Alternatively, head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/totallywickeduk\/\">Totally Wicked Facebook<\/a> group and let us know which e-cigs you used to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#dcdcdc;color:#dcdcdc\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref1\" id=\"_edn1\">[1]<\/a> https:\/\/english.stackexchange.com\/questions\/101891\/etymology-of-vape<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref2\" id=\"_edn2\">[2]<\/a> https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/articles\/2sxWjgnyTBKfr1x7vbVnZHY\/how-did-e-cigarettes-and-vaping-get-so-popular<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref3\" id=\"_edn3\">[3]<\/a> https:\/\/patents.google.com\/patent\/US3200819<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref4\" id=\"_edn4\">[4]<\/a> https:\/\/patents.google.com\/patent\/US4813437A\/fr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref5\" id=\"_edn5\">[5]<\/a> https:\/\/www.researchhistory.org\/2011\/04\/17\/forgotten-pc-history-the-true-origins-of-the-personal-computer\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref6\" id=\"_edn6\">[6]<\/a> https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-ecigarettes-inventor-idUSKBN0OP1YV20150609\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref7\" id=\"_edn7\">[7]<\/a> https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/government-crackdown-on-single-use-vapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref8\" id=\"_edn8\">[8]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gutenberg.org\/cache\/epub\/1727\/pg1727-images.html#chap01\">https:\/\/www.gutenberg.org\/cache\/epub\/1727\/pg1727-images.html#chap01<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Totally Wicked\u2019s Product Development Manager, I\u2019ve seen my fair share of innovations in the vaping industry. I find it fascinating to see just how far vapes have come and how the earliest designs can still influence the devices we use today. 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