Rolling papers
by Smoking
Smoking Blue King Size rolling papers are ultra-thin rice papers made by Miquel y Costas — Barcelona's rolling paper dynasty that's been at it since 1879. At 108mm long and gossamer-thin, these king size skins burn slowly and evenly, letting you taste what you've rolled rather than the paper itself. They're one of the most popular papers we stock, and for good reason.
The Smoking brand has been manufacturing rolling papers in Barcelona for over 140 years. Their Blue line sits in the sweet spot between their classic medium-weight papers and the near-transparent Smoking Ultra Thin range. The paper is made from rice — not wood pulp, not flax — which is why it burns so cleanly and produces minimal ash. You can actually feel the difference: hold a Smoking Blue up to the light and you'll see it's practically translucent, with a faint crosshatch texture that gives it just enough grip to roll without fighting you.
Each booklet contains 33 leaves at king size dimensions (roughly 108 x 44 mm), which is the standard for anyone rolling with a full-size filter or crutch. The gum line is natural Arabic gum — one lick and it seals. No need to go back and forth wetting the strip like you do with some cheaper brands.
The honest limitation? They're thin. That's the whole point, but if you're still learning to roll, ultra-thin papers can crease and tear more easily than a thicker skin. If you're just getting your technique down, Smoking's Orange (medium weight) papers are more forgiving. But once your fingers know what they're doing, Blue is the upgrade you won't go back from.
We carry a fair few king size papers, so here's how the Smoking Blue stacks up against the usual suspects.
| Paper | Material | Thickness | Leaves per booklet | Burn speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking Blue King Size | Rice | Ultra thin | 33 | Slow |
| RAW Classic King Size | Unbleached blend (rice + flax) | Thin | 32 | Slow |
| OCB Premium King Size | Flax | Thin | 32 | Medium |
| Smoking Orange King Size | Wood pulp | Medium | 33 | Medium |
RAW Classic is the closest competitor — similar slow burn, similar thinness. The difference is texture: RAW has a slightly fibrous, toothy feel from the flax content, while Smoking Blue is smoother and more uniform. It's a preference thing, not a quality thing. We'd pick Smoking Blue for a tighter, neater roll, and RAW when we want a paper that practically sticks to itself during the tuck.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Smoking (Miquel y Costas & Miquel, S.A.) |
| Paper line | Blue (ultra thin) |
| Size | King Size — approx. 108 x 44 mm |
| Material | Rice paper |
| Leaves per booklet | 33 |
| Gum type | Natural Arabic gum |
| Colour | Translucent white |
| Origin | Barcelona, Spain |
| SKU | HS0532 |
Rolling papers without tips is like a tent without pegs — technically functional, but you'll regret it. Grab a pack of Smoking Filter Tips or a reusable glass filter tip to complete the setup. If you prefer cones over hand-rolling, check out pre-rolled king size cones for a no-skill-required option.
Thick papers burn hot and fast. They add a papery taste to every draw and leave you relighting halfway through. We've watched people in the shop switch from standard wood-pulp skins to rice papers and immediately notice the difference — cleaner taste, slower burn, less harshness at the back of the throat. The Smoking Blue is one of the thinnest papers you can buy without going full transparent (their Ultra Thin line), which makes it the best king size rolling paper for daily use if you care about flavour but don't want a paper so delicate it disintegrates when you sneeze on it.
The booklet itself is compact — same footprint as a credit card, basically. Slides into a jacket pocket, a rolling pouch, or the little coin pocket on your jeans that nobody uses for coins. At 33 leaves, one booklet lasts most people a couple of weeks. We've sold these since the early days of the shop, and they're consistently one of the papers customers come back for without us having to say a word.
They're made from rice rather than wood pulp or blended fibres. Rice paper can be milled much thinner while retaining enough tensile strength to roll with. The result is a paper you can practically see through, which burns slower and adds almost no flavour of its own.
The Blue line uses a light processing to achieve its white colour, but the brand does not use chlorine bleaching. If you want a fully unprocessed look, Smoking's Brown or Organic ranges skip the whitening entirely.
Each Smoking Blue King Size booklet contains 33 leaves. That's one more than most RAW or OCB booklets, which typically pack 32.
No. The Smoking Blue King Size booklet contains papers only — no integrated tips or perforated card. Pick up a separate pack of filter tips or use a reusable glass tip.
Canoeing — where one side burns faster than the other — usually comes down to uneven packing rather than the paper itself. Distribute your material evenly, roll with consistent tension, and make sure the gum strip is sealed all the way across. Thin papers actually canoe less than thick ones when rolled properly, because they burn more uniformly.
Different, not better. Rice papers like Smoking Blue are thinner and more neutral in taste. Hemp papers have a slightly earthy flavour and a bit more texture, which some rollers prefer for grip. If clean taste is your priority, rice wins. If easy rolling is your priority, hemp has a slight edge.
Last updated: April 2026
