Sesh Ultra Thin rolling papers, white

Best Rolling Papers in India: How to Choose

Every brand says its papers are the best. So instead of a top-ten list where we somehow come first, here's what actually makes a rolling paper good and how to check before you buy. Then you can decide whether we come first.

1. Thickness: check the gsm

Paper weight is measured in gsm, grams per square metre. The lower the number, the thinner the paper. Thinner paper means you taste less paper and more of what you rolled.

Ours are 11 to 12 gsm, which is what "ultra thin" means on our packs. If a pack calls itself thin but won't tell you the gsm, ask yourself why.

2. Size: King Size Slim

King Size Slim is the long, narrow one. Long enough to share, slim enough to stay neat, and easy to roll once you've done it a few times. Every Sesh paper is King Size Slim, 32 papers to a booklet.

3. Colour: brown or white

Brown papers are unbleached and keep their natural colour. White papers are bleached. Same size, same thinness. It mostly comes down to the look you like. We go deeper in Brown vs White Rolling Paper.

4. Tips: in the booklet, or separate?

A filter tip keeps the end neat and gives you something to hold. Some booklets come with tips built in, so there's one thing to carry instead of two. If you always end up tearing a corner off the cover, get the booklet with tips. Everyone has done the cover thing. It's not a good look.

5. Price per paper, not price per pack

Pack What's inside Price Per paper
BLD Rolling Papers, 5 booklets 160 papers, white or brown ₹149 ₹0.93
BLD 3+3 Strips 150 papers + 150 filters ₹299 ₹1.99 with a filter
Sesh Ultra Thin Papers 96 papers, white or brown ₹199 ₹2.07
Sesh Papers N' Tips, 5 booklets 160 papers + 160 tips ₹349 ₹2.18 with a tip
BLD Rolling Papers + Tips 32 papers + 32 tips ₹149 ₹4.66 with a tip

6. How you carry it

  • A booklet lives in a pocket or a bag. The default.
  • A strip is for days out. Tear one off the 3+3 Strips box (3 papers, 3 filters) and leave the box at home.
  • A kit is for when you want everything. The Sesh Pocket Kit holds a fold-out tray, 2 booklets of papers and 2 of tips in one back-pocket box.

Signs of a bad paper

  • It feels like printer paper. Too thick, and you'll taste it.
  • The gum doesn't hold. If the seal pops open halfway, the gum strip is too thin or uneven.
  • It tears at the crease. Cheap paper splits where it folds.
  • The booklet falls apart in your pocket. A paper is only as good as the booklet that keeps it flat.

So which should you buy?

Sesh or BLD?

Same 11 to 12 gsm paper. Sesh is the one you leave out on the table. BLD is the one you restock. Most people end up with both, which is why they share a checkout.

Questions people ask

What is the best quality rolling paper?

Thin, even and easy to roll. Look for the gsm first: the lower it is, the thinner the paper. Ours is 11 to 12 gsm.

Which is the thinnest rolling paper?

Compare the gsm. Anything around 11 to 12 gsm is ultra thin, and that's where ours sit.

What kind of paper is best for rolling?

The thin kind, in a size you can handle. If you're learning, King Size Slim with tips in the same booklet makes life easy. How to Use Rolling Paper with Filter Tips walks you through it.

How many papers are in a booklet?

32 in every Sesh booklet, and 32 in each BLD booklet in the 5-pack.

Can I buy rolling papers online in India?

Yes. Orders ship in 1 to 2 days in plain, discreet packaging. Delivery is free from ₹499, and free gifts go in the bag from ₹899.

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