Rolling papers
by RAW
RAW Hemp Rolling Papers 1½ are unbleached, additive-free rolling papers made from 100% hemp fibre, designed to hold roughly 50% more herb than a standard single-wide paper. Same length as the popular RAW 1¼ size (76–77mm), but at 60–62mm wide you get noticeably girthier rolls without stepping up to king size. Each pack contains 33 leaves with RAW's signature criss-cross watermark for an even, slow burn right down to the roach.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% natural hemp fibre |
| Papers per pack | 33 |
| Length | 76–77mm |
| Width | 60–62mm |
| Size designation | 1½ (one-and-a-half) |
| Bleaching | None — unbleached, natural brown |
| Watermark | RAW criss-cross pattern for even burn |
| SKU | HS0846 |
Complete your rolling setup with RAW Pre-Rolled Tips for a sturdy, reusable roach — they slot right into the wider 1½ format without trimming. A RAW Rolling Tray keeps your herbs, papers, and tips in one place instead of scattered across your coffee table.
Most smokers know two sizes: single-wide and king size. The 1½ sits right between them, and honestly it's the one we reach for most often behind the counter. You get about 50% more surface area than a single-wide — enough to pack a proper session roll — without the excess paper you sometimes waste trying to fill a full king size on your own.
The width is the real difference here. At 60–62mm, you can spread your herb mix across a wider channel, which means a looser pack if you want it (better airflow, cooler smoke) or a genuinely thick roll if you load it up. The length stays at 76–77mm, so you're not dealing with an unwieldy paper that flops around while you're trying to tuck.
One honest limitation: if you're rolling for a group of four or more, you'll still want king size papers. The 1½ is best for solo sessions or sharing between two, where you want more than a skinny single-wide but don't need a full-length king. That's the niche, and it fills it well.
RAW papers are unbleached — that brown colour is the natural hemp fibre, not a dye. Most white rolling papers go through a chlorine or calcium carbonate bleaching process to achieve that clean look. RAW skips that entirely, which means fewer chemical residues between you and your herbs. You can actually feel the difference: RAW papers have a slightly rougher, more textured surface compared to the slick finish on bleached rice papers. That texture gives you better grip while rolling, especially if your fingers are dry.
The criss-cross watermark pattern isn't just branding — it's a functional feature. Those intersecting lines control how the paper burns, preventing runs (that annoying canoe effect where one side burns faster than the other). We've sold RAW papers since the brand first landed in Europe, and the burn consistency is genuinely the thing customers mention most when they come back for another pack. It's not magic. It's just good paper engineering.
The RAW 1¼ is the brand's bestseller and the paper most people start with. It measures 76–79mm long by 44–46mm wide. The 1½ matches it on length but adds roughly 15mm of extra width — and that 15mm makes a noticeable difference in how much herb you can fit.
| Feature | RAW 1¼ | RAW 1½ |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 76–79mm | 76–77mm |
| Width | 44–46mm | 60–62mm |
| Papers per pack | 50 | 33 |
| Material | 100% hemp | 100% hemp |
| Best for | Quick solo rolls, lighter sessions | Fuller rolls, sharing between two |
If you typically roll 1¼ papers and find yourself wishing for a bit more room, the 1½ is the natural next step. You get 33 papers instead of 50 per pack, but each paper holds substantially more — so your herb-to-paper ratio actually improves. We'd pick the 1½ over the 1¼ for any evening session where you're not in a rush.
It means the paper is approximately 50% wider than a standard single-wide paper. The length stays the same as a 1¼ (76–77mm), but the width increases to 60–62mm, giving you more room to pack herb without going all the way to king size.
Hemp grows faster than trees, requires less water, and doesn't need bleaching when used in its natural state like RAW papers. The unbleached hemp fibre is biodegradable and produces fewer chemical byproducts during manufacturing than chlorine-bleached wood pulp alternatives.
Slightly. RAW hemp papers have a faint earthy, almost grassy note — most people describe it as neutral but warmer than the completely flavourless burn of thin rice papers. The taste is subtle enough that it doesn't overpower your herbs.
The criss-cross watermark controls how the paper burns. It prevents uneven burning (canoeing) by distributing heat more evenly across the surface. It's a functional design feature, not just decoration.
Most standard rolling machines are built for 1¼ or king size papers. The 1½ width (60–62mm) may not sit properly in a 1¼ machine. Check your machine's maximum paper width before loading — if it accepts papers over 60mm wide, you're good.
Each pack contains 33 papers, so you get 33 rolls. That's fewer than the 50 papers in a RAW 1¼ pack, but each roll holds roughly 50% more herb — so the total capacity per pack is comparable.
Hemp fibre naturally burns at a slower, more consistent rate than thin wood-pulp or rice papers. Combined with RAW's watermark pattern, you get an even burn that doesn't race ahead of you. The result is a cooler, longer-lasting smoke.
Last updated: April 2026
