Rolling paper. Online tobacco store in Moscow

Main selection criteria

Any person enjoys making something himself, and a cigarette can easily be considered one of them. It gives special pleasure if the cigarette is made from high quality products. Before you start making a cigarette with your own hands, it is important to select a paper sheet not only by material or size, but also by other important criteria.

Angel

Why it: A German brand that has apparently made a near-perfect self-court paper.

The German brand Angel cannot boast of a huge offer and dozens of varieties of self-shrinking paper – like other manufacturers in the ratings. It produces a one-of-a-kind strain, but has been used for many years and is loved by smokers all over the world. It is available in two sizes – Regular, which is similar to the Single Wide, and King Size, which is a larger size.

Thanks to this, this paper is suitable even for demanding self-coloring lovers. It is also distinguished by its relatively low price and convenient classic packaging for storage and transportation.

Why: Manufacturer of the thinnest sheets in the world.

The French brand OCB is also not new to the market of accessories and “consumables” for smokers. The company has been around since 1918 and recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. At the same time, he pleased smokers with the release of the thinnest paper in the world.

OCB Ultimate is only 10 grams per square meter, making it lightweight and transparent. Rolling a roll into it is not an easy task for professionals because the material there is made from plant cellulose, which makes it quite fragile and prone to tearing. However, due to the minimum thickness in the classification and in the world, it does not affect the taste and aroma of tobacco at all.

However, this manufacturer is not only known for OCB Ultimate. The company’s product range includes about two dozen varieties, including those made from organic flax and hemp. No harmful chemicals are used in production, and the raw materials are not bleached.

Attention: This rating is subjective, not an advertisement and is not a purchase guide. Before purchasing, consult with a specialist.

Mascotte

Why it is: the highest quality, unique production technologies and unusual materials.

The Mascotte brand was founded in the mid-nineteenth century. The Netherlands has since become one of the largest producers of various smoking accessories, including paper. The company’s product range includes several dozen varieties of material, but they are all similar to each other.

Firstly, Mascot shrink paper is made not from classic wood pulp, but from plant tissues, which are much more delicate and do not leave an unpleasant aftertaste. Ecological options are of particular interest – the raw materials for their production are grown on private farms and are not subjected to chemical treatment.

Secondly, instead of traditional syrup, gum arabic is used for gluing. Does not add a characteristic sweet taste.

After all, all paper is micro-perforated. As a result, it is much more delicate than its counterparts, rolls easier, does not affect the taste of the tobacco, and provides uniform oxygen.

Smoking

Why? Huge assortment, very thin paper.

The Spanish brand Smoking is one of the oldest tissue paper manufacturers in the ranking (and at the same time in the world). The company was founded in the second half of the 19th century and has since developed a huge range of materials for smoking enthusiasts. Currently, more than twenty varieties of paper are produced here, which at the same time have one important feature – small thickness.

Smoking paper is so thin that it is almost transparent. And it doesn’t matter what material it’s made of. The company produces both fairly traditional types based on specially treated unbleached cellulose, as well as modern types such as organic hemp fibers. However, wood and rice blends are also offered (such as Smoking Regular Blue).

The manufacturer adheres to the philosophy of “naturalness”, so there are no color or flavor varieties in its offer. Just different raw material mixtures.

Zig-zag

Why: The paper is made from cellulose, which does not affect the flavor of the mixture.

Zig-Zag is best known for its licorice-infused shrink paper. This natural aroma gives the tobacco a softer, sweeter taste. And due to its organic origin, it does not emit harmful substances when burned. In addition, it has a characteristic dark brown, close to black color.

Zigzag boasts more than just licorice. Classic cellulose sheets of various densities are also produced. The manufacturer’s offer includes both thin and thick varieties. Thanks to special raw materials technologies, they do not change the taste of tobacco when burned and do not cause a characteristic unpleasant aftertaste. In addition, the paper does not yellow, which increases safety and ease of use.

It’s also worth noting that Zig-Zag uses acacia sap to create a sticky layer—sticky, but without a sweet aftertaste.

Fragrance

Some tobacco companies impregnate their products with special flavors, the taste of which can be different: coffee, tropical fruits, chocolate, etc. These types are in great demand among experienced smokers. In addition, many representatives of the weak prefer to smoke flavored cigarettes.

Types of paper

Previously, ordinary newspaper was used to make rolling papers, but it was replaced by more convenient and high-quality paper. The most common are paper products made from certain substances: rice, hemp, cellulose.

Cellulose is a type of material made from wood. There is an opinion among smokers that this type of paper product is not clean, but this is nothing more than a misconception, since only environmentally friendly products are used for its production. In addition, rolling paper does not undergo bleaching. The finished sheets are very thin and transparent.

Types of rolling papers in the online store

Our online store offers rolling papers from the world’s leading manufacturers:

Mascotte;
Smoking;
Gizeh;
OCB.

Among the variety of materials, sizes and tastes, you will surely find one that suits your liking. Packages contain on average from 32 to 100 sheets.

Our catalog contains all kinds of tobacco and smoking accessories. From us you can buy a pipe for smoking tobacco or an elite rolling machine as a gift.

Types of rolling papers

Once upon a time, rolling cigarettes were the only possible choice for the poor, but now the opportunity to make your own cigarette with the same accessibility can captivate anyone. But scraps of newspapers and leaflets are not the best choice for this, and the emergence of a special category of goods is quite natural. Moreover, they are immediately, without any preparation, ideal for making their own cigarettes of any type, size, smell and even color.
They are produced by almost any country with a sufficiently developed paper industry for this – the USA, Brazil, Australia, Russia and many Asian countries. In general, this industry is now quite developed and is actively improving, so it is quite difficult to keep track of the new emerging names in this market. However, there are already those that have managed to earn a certain reputation and fame among consumers – RAW, Snoop Dog, Elements, Mascotte, Zig-Zag and many others.
Variety of parameters
At the moment, in this market you can choose paper to suit any of your needs, and the possible selection criteria can be confusing, and here are just the main ones:
– size;
– release form;
– thickness;
– material;
– color and smell.
Let’s start from the first point, and here everything is clear and understandable, since there are generally accepted international standards. So the first of them is Single-Wide, it is 68-70 mm in length and 34-36 in width. Next come the 1 ¼ and 1 ½ formats, with a length of 76-77 millimeters for both and only the second parameters are different at 45-48 and 60-62, respectively. The Double-Wide type is a variation of the first standard with an increased width of 76-90. Well, the last size is called King size -100-105 by 55-60.
They produce mostly 3 types of paper – a regular rectangle, with a cut corner (it’s more convenient to roll a cigarette) and a pocket (the ideal choice for a beginner, already half-ready). Most of them have a sugar-based adhesive part. They are sold in packs, rolls or immediately in the form of cones. True, there are more exotic options. For example, the well-known musician Snoop Dogg once released a book made of special paper with his lyrics, each sheet of which could be torn out and stuffed with tobacco.
Also, the papers vary in thickness. It’s better to start with thicker options, but with experience you can move on to ultra-thin, literally transparent ones. So, the same tobacco generally warms up and burns better in a fairly “well-fed” piece of paper, but you can experiment with some smoking mixtures.
It’s also worth saying that lovers of their own blanks have the opportunity to choose not only from classic cellulose paper. So there are papers made from flax, hemp, bamboo, rice straw and even corn. True, most of them are less common, with the exception of rice and hemp. The first burns almost without ash, and the second gives a very specific smell.
Well, color and smell, the last of the important criteria. Everyone is familiar with white, obtained by bleaching, but now there are models in all colors of the rainbow, with patterns and even glowing in the dark. In addition, there are non-bleached options for those who prefer everything natural. With scents, smokers have no less choice. Thus, without flavoring the raw materials themselves, you can achieve almost any aroma and taste.

The smell of rolling papers

The leader in the production of scented rolling papers is Juicy Jay’s. They have over 30 tissue paper scents to choose from. The most popular scents are tropical fruits, vanilla and coffee.

Which brand of paper should I choose?

There are quite a few popular brands of rolling paper. We recommend Party in House or Smoking. They are the best in quality and composition – made from natural ingredients. Other manufacturers are also suitable for everyday use – the main thing is that the storage conditions are met. After all, the choice of paper is important – the smoker inhales its combustion products into his body.

Adhesive for rolling papers.

A strip of glue on paper for rolling papers is most often made from either sugar (sugar gum) or acacia juice (arabic gum). In both cases, the rolled paper sticks very well if moistened correctly. Many smokers lick the paper very hard, which can lead to the glue being licked off and, as a result, the rolled-up cigarette does not stick properly.

All Zen, Elements, Rollies, Chills, Raw, Brown Sugar and flavored cigarette papers truly use these 100% natural glues. If you see the inscription on rolling paper “made in Spain”, then it’s clear that sugar or acacia juice is used as glue, because… factories in Spain use only natural glue.

Acacia sap glue is made from an African tree – Acacia Senegalese. This type of acacia was known back in the days of the pharaohs, but has become less common today. Acacia Senegalese slow growing desert trees. It is most often found in the wild in Sudan, and is also grown on small farms in Mali, Niger and Senegal.

Rolling paper manufacturers use sap from both these wild and domesticated sources. Acacia resin is removed from the tree, dissolved in water, filtered, pasteurized and made into a fine powder that is 100% pure and 100% natural. Without any chemicals or additives.

Tip: When moistening the glue strip on cigarette paper, wet it carefully so as not to lick off the glue.

Visual aid for making rolling papers and homemade cigarettes:

Paper glue – is it necessary or not?

You probably noticed on some types of paper there is an adhesive part. This can help you tighten the connection together with ease. People are constantly wondering if these products are safe to smoke. They are absolutely safe, because the adhesive layer on such papers is made of sugar.

Adhesive zone

Most often, regular sugar is used to create a sticky layer. It is applied with a thin line along the edge of the paper and sheet. To make it stick, you need to lick it. When interacting with saliva, it becomes sticky and you can fix the paper, giving it a certain shape.

Tissue paper material

The main materials for making rolling paper are wood, hemp, corn, bamboo and rice straw. The most common paper is made from hemp and rice straw.

Paper Sheet Density

For people making cigarettes for the first time, it is better to use thicker rolling paper to reduce the risk of it tearing. More experienced smokers prefer to use thin paper.

If you use regular tobacco without impurities, then it is better to use thicker paper sheets so that the cigarette warms up better and more evenly during smoking. If flavored tobacco or a smoking mix was used for clogging, it is better to use thinner paper sheets so as not to interrupt the aroma of tobacco.

Size of rolling paper.

The most common sizes for rolling papers are 70 mm, 78 mm, 110 mm. And if everything is more or less clear with the length, then the width of rolling papers may vary from company to company. Although, in the end, it all comes down to personal smoking preference. However, rolling paper from most manufacturers is somewhere within these limits:

Paper size for rolling papers

There are several sizes of cigarette paper: double wide or single narrow. The size of the paper depends on the size of the future cigarette and accordingly depends on the amount of tobacco taken.

Dimensions

Before you make a roll-up cigarette, you need to choose the optimal size. More suitable are: 70 mm, 78 mm and 110 mm.

Most companies use certain standards that are considered international:

When determining paper sizes, ¼ and ½ are considered standard sizes for homemade cigarettes. KingSize is used for torsion joints, and other sizes are non-standard.

Rating of the best manufacturers of rolling paper

Nomination	Place	Name of product	Price
Classification of the best paper manufacturers for the production of rolls	1	Mascot	4.9
2	Zigzag	4.8
3	Smoking tobacco	4.7
4	Angel	4.6
5	OCB	4.5

Roll-your-own cigarette – the story of birth.

Scientists believe that tobacco, in the form in which we know it today, began to be grown in America before our era. Native Americans used tobacco in various ways in medicine, rituals, and smoking. Thanks to this, tobacco became very common in North and South America.

Europeans first became acquainted with tobacco with the discovery of new lands by Christopher Columbus. Columbus first received dried tobacco leaves as gifts when he sailed to the islands in the Caribbean. Two crew members described the smoking process of the natives while exploring what is today’s Cuba.

Local residents taught them to smoke and one of the crew members, Rodrigo de Jerez, brought this habit home to Spain. When the Spaniards saw smoke coming from their noses and mouths, they were so scared that they notified the local Inquisition, and Rodrigo de Jerez received 7 years in prison. By the time he was released, smoking had become all the rage in Spain.

The birth of modern rolling paper occurred in 1614 in Seville. King Philip III demanded that all tobacco grown in the Spanish New World be sent to a central location in Seville to control pricing and prevent overproduction.

In this regard, Seville became the world center for the production of cigars. Due to the shortage and high cost of tobacco products and the desire to enjoy every puff, poor Spanish citizens collected leftover cigars on the streets to put the remains in a newspaper and smoke. Subsequently, the working class made this phenomenon a common practice. This is how the modern roll-your-own cigarette came into being.

Of course, burning newspaper had its drawbacks, especially with the inks of the day. And Spanish merchants began to offer plain paper without printing for these purposes. The Alcoy plant, which produced specialized packaging paper, was the first to offer special cigarette paper for rolling cigarettes. Later, this paper was improved, and factories were gradually opened throughout Europe.

Types of rolling papers

Rolling papers also vary in appearance. There are 3 main types of tissue paper:

Usually there are from 24 to 300 sheets of paper in one box. There is paper that is rolled into rolls. In this way, companies sell ready-made rolled products.

Thickness of rolling paper.

The thickness of the cigarette paper directly affects the burning rate of the rolled-up cigarette. You can usually find the following designations on paper: free burning, medium weight, fine, extra thin, super fine. Thick rolling paper is the easiest to roll; it is called free burning. If you don’t put it out, it will smolder until the end, it’s convenient to use if the tobacco is wet.

Tissue paper color

If previously you could only buy white paper, now the variety of shades is endless. There is even paper that glows in the dark. It looks great, especially in youth companies and in the hands of wealthy ladies.