RAW started in 1995 in Alcoy, Spain, a town that's been making rolling papers since the 1700s. it belongs to HBI, the company behind Elements and Juicy Jay's too. the papers are unbleached with a natural acacia gum. the lines differ in fibre and thickness.
- unbleached, which is why they're brown.
- natural acacia gum on the seam.
- a criss-cross watermark to steady the burn.
the range
| paper | what it is | pick it for |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | unrefined, unbleached plant fibre. | every day. |
| Organic Hemp | certified organic hemp. | organic, with a little more texture. |
| Black | very low porosity, so it burns very slow. | a thin, slow roll. |
| Black Organic Hemp | the thinnest, slowest burning paper RAW says it's made. | experienced rollers. |
| Ethereal | RAW's newest ultra-thin paper. | as close to no paper as it gets. |
papers with extras
Connoisseur
papers and tips in one pack. Classic Connoisseur.
rolls
a 3m roll. tear off whatever length you need. Classic rolls.
Supernatural
12 inch papers, for when king size won't do. Supernatural.
Black and Ethereal take practice. RAW itself pitches them at experienced rollers. if you're new to rolling, start on Classic.
the short of it
Classic for most people. Organic Hemp if you want organic. Black or Ethereal once you want the thinnest paper going. Connoisseur if you'd rather not buy tips separately.
questions
what's the difference between RAW Classic and RAW Black?
Black is thinner and very low porosity, so it burns slower. Classic is the everyday unbleached paper.
what is the thinnest RAW paper?
RAW calls Black Organic Hemp the thinnest, slowest burning paper it has made. Ethereal is its newest ultra-thin line.
are RAW papers unbleached?
yes. that's why they're brown. they use a natural acacia gum on the seam.
who makes RAW rolling papers?
HBI, the company founded by Josh Kesselman, who started RAW in 1995. HBI also owns Elements and Juicy Jay's.
what does RAW Connoisseur mean?
a pack with papers and tips together, so you don't need to buy tips separately.
