Slim, short, white or brown sheets: how to choose your rolling paper

Mar 26, 2025
Slim, short, white or brown sheets: how to choose your rolling paper

People talk about the tobacco, sometimes the filter. But the paper? Always the afterthought. And yet, it changes everything: flavour, pace, feel. Too thin, too thick, too fast, too stubborn – the wrong paper wrecks the ritual. Brown or white, slim or short: the choice matters. At FRED, we take that seriously. No random picks here, just a tight selection for those who know the leaf makes all the difference.

Short or long, it’s not about ego, it’s about control

With papers, size matters. Short papers, also known as Regular, are great for those who like quick smokes, smaller hits or just keeping things tight. Less material, less fuss.

Slim papers, usually King Size, are for the relaxed ones, the mixers, the sharers. Perfect for CBD lovers who blend with herbs like chamomile or mint.

Pro tip: if you’re smoking pure tobacco, a short paper is more than enough. Going for a mix or a slower burn? Go slim. As always, FRED has both. No compromises here.

Fred rolling papers

Bleached or raw, your leaf tells the story

Not all papers are alike. Some are bleached, others are not. White paper is the most common – processed chlorine free when done right, it burns evenly and stays neutral in flavour.

Brown paper is unbleached, thinner, and burns slower. Some go for that natural feel – but that’s not what FRED is about.

We only roll with white paper, carefully selected and free from shady treatments. Clean, simple, no fuss. Just a leaf that does its job.

Thin or thick, your mouth will feel the difference

The thickness of the paper changes everything, how it burns, how it tastes. Thin papers let the tobacco or CBD shine through. Clean flavour, almost no interference. But you’ll need steady hands. That’s why FRED created the double booklet, for those who don’t mess around.

Thicker paper is easier. Sticks well, rolls smooth, burns slow. Ideal for beginners or for long, lazy sessions. Our King Size hits hard but keeps it smooth.

New to this? Go thick. Chasing flavour? Go thin. Somewhere in the middle? Mix it up, we do the same.

Your way of smoking, your kind of paper

Choosing your paper isn’t about looks. It’s about pace, habit, feel. Want something quick and simple? Go for short papers with thick paper. Straight to the point, no fuss.

Prefer a slow burn, more control, tailored rolls? Then slim papers with thin paper are for you. More work, more reward.

Our advice? Try. Mess up. Try again. At FRED, we’ve got all the formats. You just need to find the leaf that fits your flow.

Fred rolling papers and filters

Size, thickness, colour…

Choosing a rolling paper is never random. A short paper for quick hits, a slim one to take your time, thin paper for pure flavour, thick paper for easy handling. It all comes down to how you smoke, what you like and how skilled you are.

At FRED, we don’t believe in one perfect format. We believe in yours. That’s why we offer a full range of papers, made for every kind of smoker, from fresh starters to picky pros.

Try something new. Your next perfect smoke might be hidden in a booklet you’ve never even looked at.