I was sure that the electronic cigarette would be welcomed with open arms The first smoker to try a nicotine vape ("e cigarette") was Hon Lik. He invented it to help himself quit smoking. He has vaped for 20 years, and is now 70 years old. Who Invented Vaping, How Vaping Started: a History Business Insider How the First E Cigarette Came to Be Cafe Racer Craft E Liquid Hon Lik is credited with inventing the modern e cigarette. He invented it to help himself stop smoking cigarettes but is now a dual user, both smoking and vaping. : r wikipedia