Hand-rolled cigarettes are the classic way to smoke. They provide smokers the ability to roll cigarettes of any size, thereby varying the strength of the cigarette. Making your own cigarette gives you the luxury to smoke a unique custom made one. You get more control over the paper, the tobacco type, and the size of the cigarette. You can roll cigarettes by hand, or can use a rolling machine, but the former method requires more effort.

To roll your own one, all you require is rolling paper of your choice, your favorite tobacco and a little bit of dexterity if you are using your hand to roll it up. For beginner who lacks the rolling skills or a seasoned smoker who do not have time to roll it up, there are gadgets available to roll it smoothly. Grab a rolling machine and smoke a perfectly rolled cigarette every time.

Self-rolled cigarettes have been the choice of smokers throughout history. The first step in making your own cigarette is to select your rolling paper. There are various types of rolling papers available in market. They vary in the material and size of the papers.
Usually, standard rolling papers are made of sugar gum also known as Arabic gum. Bleached and unbleached papers are available. The bleached rolling papers are white in color and unbleached papers usually come in brown color. Unbleached rolling papers are mostly made from hemp. Apart from these there are papers made from some unconventional materials like corn husk. While buying, go for papers that burn slowly and evenly. Some of the top brands available in market are RAW, OCB, Elements, and Shine.

Rolling papers come in different sizes. The most common different width available are single wide, 1 -1/4 wide, 1-1/2 wide, double wide and king size. The single wide comes in the smaller end of the spectrum and the king size ones fall in the other side. The length of most single wide rolling papers is between 2-3/4 inches to 3 inches long. These are quite popular as their slim profile makes them perfect for smoke. King size rolling papers are one of the largest standard sizes available. If you’re looking for something bigger, there is no shortage of larger rolling papers on the market today. There is even one with a 12″ size.

It is awesome to simply roll your own brand to the perfect size and amount that you need, and have a puff of it.