2C-B Vs. 2C-I

[solistus]

Ultrapsyber - while it's far more intense in terms of psychedelic effects, I find 2C-E to be easier on the body than -I, contrary to most reports I've read. -I usually makes me just a little nauseous; -E, only at so-called heroic doses (always thought it was funny calling taking lots of drugs heroic but whatever ; ). I find -I and -E similar, but -E alters my thought process more obviously than -I. Both seem similar in that regard, more like amphetamines or MDMA than LSD or mushrooms to me.

 

[danceofdays]

This is a poor analogy but 2C-I feels to me like a sharper, more jagged, and darker-edged version of 2C-B. Everything bends and curves and smears based on straight lines. Where I saw immense intricate beauty in flowing patterns on the walls with -B, similar to organic mushroom hallucinations, -I had me seeing giant 3D holographic numbers firing straight up out of the carpets. They have the same general chemical character, and both can be a hell of a lot of fun, but I could see people freaking out on normal doses of -I whereas that would be basically impossible on -B because it's so mellow. Just my 2 cents.

 

[MrFlibble]

2CI is pretty crap imo.. not worth the body load.

2CB is very nice but you wont get crazy visuals from it

If you can get it try 2CT2

 

[phatass]

i prefer 2C-I... more visual, and less of a "midfuck" than 2C-B

 

[Saucy]

I have tried both 2C-B and 2C-I at 20mg and found them be very similar (have also tried higher dosages of 2C-I, combinations of 2C-B, etc. but for the sake of comparison I will stick with the 20mg dosages). They are both mild, gentle psychedelics at this dosage, with almost no visual effects from the 2C-B and only minimal OEVs and CEVS from the 2C-I (note that this is probably just because 20mg of 2C-I is a marginally more potent dose than 20mg 2C-B).

Subjectively they produced a nearly identical body high, with the 2C-I perhaps feeling a little "warmer". In terms of mental effects, both substances seemed to increase associative and creative thinking and produced some "psychedelic ideas" although nowhere near to the extent of what one experiences on LSD. I guess thats pretty much all there is to say. Honestly, anyone but an experienced user would probably be unable to tell the difference between the two at comparable dosages.

If you're looking for visuals, step up the dosage (30mg 2C-I was very colorful), or try 2C-E.

 

[Tunnelfission]

my studies have led me to conclude a couple generalizations

2C-B seems to have a profound advanced euphoria and a nice sense of creativity or inspiration

2C-I is relatively predictable, a high likelyhood of a good time, good feelings, but not often "deep" or truely enlightening by the end of it.

 

[Delsyd]

i tasted the 2c-b last night. it was very similar to 2c-i. the body feelings and sensations were very similar to 2c-i, perhaps a little milder. i didnt notice a particular greater warmth with b as opposed to i. however, the quality of visuals with b was much less impressive than i. for me, the visuals with deep color saturation and oscillating mottled textured are one of my favorite aspects. i felt the degree of headfuck was pretty low and comparable between the two.

basically, i dont think any gains experienced in positive body feelings were enough to offset the loss of visuals. ill give it another couple shots, but at first investigation i prefer i.

if you want something milder try 2c-c

i find 2c-b far superior to 2c-i in both visuals and head space.

2c-i is more portent mg per mg than 2c-b, thats why 25mg of -b didnt get you as far as 25mg of -i does.

But if you have the opportunity in the future to try 2c-b again try going for a hgher dose. Id say 35-40mg would be equal to around 25mg of 2c-i.

 

[discopupils]

I could see people freaking out on normal doses of -I

Really? I couldn't for a second imagine freaking out on 2c-i. The first time I took a full (20+) of 2c-i (and only the second time I'd ever tripped) we headed out to a dingey, grotty and downright violent bar. The visuals were so intense and bright I could hardly see, and kept bumping into things and people. There were people fighting at one point, and many of the drinkers there were getting really annoyed at me for my trippy behaviour. But all the time I could not stop smiling, giggling or dancing. 2c-i makes me feel like the world is my playground and everything needs to be explored. I find if you become adventurous and pay attention to your surroundings and have some social interaction on it then it can be very rewarding. It's not a drug you can expect great things from if you take it in your own home and expect it to come to you.
I think 2c-i has a bright and bubbly innocence that just turns you into a huge kid again, even the visuals are neon and tacky :D

Having said all that, I have never tried 2c-b.

 

[Propyl Power]

My own entirely idiosyncratic take:

If the halogenated 2C's are a family...

'B' is the male adolescent, very self-conscious, boundary issues, goofy, horny, buzzing with energy but not really focused or mature yet.

'I' is the kooky, spastic uncle. Maybe a little like Doc Brown from 'Back To The Future'. Sharp sense of humor but very twisted and you wonder if he might be unhinged...

I haven't tried C or D...

E & P don't really fit into my 'family' metaphor, being full-spectrum psychedelics. It's impossible to draw a cute little caricature like I can with 2C-B or 2C-I, and that's a good thing

 

[eatcod]

2C-B visuals approach that of LSD in terms of variety, intensity, and resemblence. 2C-I visuals look like mescaline with much less meaning and creativity.

2C-B has a powerful euphoric push, like mdma but not as "shallow". 2C-I is almost neutral, and therefore I've found myself bored by 2C-I much of the time.

2C-B once gave me full-body muscle tremors. 2C-I almost always upsets my stomach and gives me sometimes-uncomfortable body stimulation.

The drugs aren't very similar at all. 2C-B is both more fun and more enlightening than 2C-I ever was at doses between 2mg and 21mg.

This post gives me hope and describes exactly why I'm so desperate to try some 2C-B! I've had some fun nights on 2C-I, but also some very boring, jittery ones.

2C-I alters my mental state, but not in any way that I find particularly interesting, I just get bored by my thoughts and frustrated that my mindstate is altered in such a way that makes introspecting that mindstate dull and boring, with no profundity or interesting misfires. Only very mild visuals in the form of wobbling lines and brighter colours, nothing to keep your attention. "Timeless moments are pointless if there's nothing happening." Strongest effect for me is physical tension.

I'd liken it to the MDEA experience: significantly altered but with no push or direction. I'm hoping 2C-B is like MDMA and adds the magic!

 

[blue_locus]

i find 2c-b far superior to 2c-i in both visuals and head space.

2c-i is more portent mg per mg than 2c-b, thats why 25mg of -b didnt get you as far as 25mg of -i does.

But if you have the opportunity in the future to try 2c-b again try going for a hgher dose. Id say 35-40mg would be equal to around 25mg of 2c-i.

ive tried a range of 2c-i doses, from 15mg to 35mg. Even the 15mg dose I found visually superior to 25mg 2c-b. I realize 2c-b is slightly less potent. i find the head space substantially similar for both, however i intend to explore higher -b doses in the future.

i also plan on preparing some mixes of various ratios of -b and -i, to see if i cant find a sweet spot between the two.

 

[qwimphy]

I find that 2c-i is far more predictable, not that enlightening but good cheap fun. It feels like acid at times but evidently more synthetic feeling, very little depth and surprisingly similar to shrooms in that i get hysterical laughter. If your looking for something profound, you wont get it with 2c-i, there is very little emotional involvment and the visuals and not complex in the slightest.

The best phrase to some it up would be hilarious but kind of glitchy and electonic?
2c-b on the other hand feels far more natural but slightly lacking on the 'good cheap fun side'. I find it is simply less fun, the visuals are far more complex and cartoony and more vividly colourful. It seems to have a bit more emotional involvment too.

Both drugs have this propensity to make me and my friends have this 'third person' moment occasionally, where an inanimate object feels like the presence of an extra person in the room out of the corner of your eye/ears. It seems like a strange thing to say but its really real at the time.

In summary, 2c-i is hilarious cheap mushroomy fun with little in the way of cool and real visuals, has no emotional involvment and lasts longer than 2c-b, noticably longer (almost too long at times).
2c-b is more profound, more involving but more demanding in a way, although it doesnt leave your brain feeling quite as fried as 2c-i does.

2c-b is far more wholistically psychedelic and involving but i quite like the superficiality and reliability of 2c-i

 

[LysergicEpiphany]

2C-B, yes please!

Okay, to follow up the 2C-B thread:
How is 2C-I compared to 2C-B? Has anyone taken both? What are the differences? Do they "feel" about the same? Which do you like more?
I ask cause I've taken 2C-I a few times and enjoyed it but wasn't amazed by it or anything. Never tried or even seen 2C-b tho...

mod's note: merged thread

I have heard that 2c-I has somewhat more psychedelic effects when compared with 2c-b and a bit less of the tactile enhancement, though it is present. I have never actually been able to get ahold of 2c-b, but may try 2c-I in the near future. I'd like to get ahold of some 2c-h and try a little bomination, but who knows if that'll ever happen.

I have ingested 2C-B on 2 different occasions, both times though other chemicals were thrown in the mix for good measure [Ketamine, 2C-E, LSD, Cannabis]. Will be tasting 2C-I soon [I'm a virgin to this one, seems promising], so should be able to compare then. Am interested in combining 2C-I with 6-APB; I'll make sure I post A TR for this one Peace, LE.

 

[swansongold]

2cb and 2ci are very similar in dose, and duration. Their effects are fairly similar too. Mild doses(10mg-15mg) are very amusing/euphoric, common doses(15mg-25mg) are less euphoric/ less social with unique visuals(increased color saturation). Higher doses may cause one to vomit while the effects are kicking in but wonderful patterning and classic hallucinations(similar to mushrooms or lsd, but interestingly enough not very similar to mescaline)... One of my friends took around 140mg of 2ci(because he's crazy) and was fine, he just sat on the couch for 10 hours.
Overall, sometimes 2cb experiences are more enjoyable and sometimes 2ci is more enjoyable(depending on environment)... they are very similar and both rather safe...
it is highly suggested that a dose of either one of these above 30mg would not be enjoyable.