RAW Connoisseur King Size + Tips is a rolling paper pack that combines slimline unrefined hemp skins with cardboard tips built right into the pack — so your filters are always where you need them. No more rummaging through drawers for a bit of card, no more tearing strips off the pack itself. The tips tear out of the top flap, cleanly perforated, ready to roll.
Why the Connoisseur pack solves an actual problem
If you smoke king size, you've been there: papers sorted, herb ground, and then you're hunting for a business card to rip up. The Connoisseur pack is RAW's fix for that — 32 king size slim papers on one side, 32 pre-cut cardboard tips perforated into the top flap on the other. One pack, one pocket, zero faff.
The papers themselves are classic RAW: unbleached, unrefined hemp with a light translucent brown colour and that faint criss-cross watermark that keeps the burn even. The natural hemp gum seals cleanly without the chemical taste you get from cheaper papers. Slim format means less paper burning alongside your herb — the flavour comes through, not the pulp.
What you get in a Connoisseur pack
Each Connoisseur booklet contains 32 leaves of king size slim paper plus 32 perforated cardboard tips in the pack lid. The paper measures roughly 110mm x 44mm — standard king size slim — and the tips are pre-cut to a usable width so you don't need to tear or trim them down.
| Format | King Size Slim |
| Paper dimensions | ~110 x 44 mm |
| Papers per pack | 32 |
| Tips per pack | 32 (built into pack top) |
| Material | Unrefined hemp |
| Gum | Natural hemp-based |
| Colour | Natural light brown (unbleached) |
| Watermark | RAW criss-cross (even burn) |
| Brand origin | RAW / Alicante, Spain production |
How Connoisseur compares to other RAW papers
RAW makes a lot of papers. Here's how the Connoisseur King Size + Tips sits next to the rest of the range we carry:
| Paper | Size | Tips included? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW Connoisseur King Size + Tips | King Size Slim | Yes, in pack | Everyday rollers who want tips sorted |
| RAW Classic King Size Slim | King Size Slim | No | Buy separately if you already have loose tips |
| RAW Organic Hemp 1¼ | 1¼ (shorter) | No | Solo smokers, smaller joints |
| RAW Black King Size Slim | King Size Slim | No | Ultra-thin burn, experienced rollers |
How to roll with Connoisseur papers
- Tear a cardboard tip out of the perforated top flap — it pops out cleanly without needing scissors.
- Roll the tip into a tight cylinder (or concertina it with a few folds first if you prefer a filter that traps more bits).
- Take a paper from the booklet, gum strip facing you and up.
- Place the tip at one end, distribute your herb evenly along the length.
- Tuck the paper around the tip first, then roll the rest between thumbs and index fingers.
- Lick the gum strip lightly — hemp gum sticks with less moisture than rice gum — and seal.
- Pack the open end with a pen or poker, twist to close.
Pairs well with a RAW hemp wick for a lighter-fluid-free light, a metal RAW rolling tray to keep crumbs off the kitchen table, and a 2-piece grinder if you're still breaking herb up by hand. If you go through more than a pack a week, the RAW Classic King Size Slim on its own is cheaper per paper once you've got a stash of tips already.
The one honest limitation
Hemp gum is fantastic for flavour and burns clean, but it's slightly less sticky than the acacia gum on some older RAW formats. If you over-lick, you'll get a slow-sealing edge. Light, even pressure on the gum strip is all you need — think damp, not soaked. Once you adjust your technique, sealing is no issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are RAW Connoisseur papers the same as RAW Classic?
The paper itself is RAW Classic unrefined hemp — same unbleached fibre, same watermark, same hemp gum. The Connoisseur version bundles 32 cardboard tips into the pack lid, which the standalone Classic pack doesn't include.
Do the built-in tips actually work as filters?
They're cardboard roaches, not activated carbon filters — so they give the joint structure, stop bits of herb in your mouth, and let you smoke to the end without burning your fingers. They don't filter tar or nicotine in any meaningful way.
How many joints can I roll from one pack?
32 papers and 32 tips, so 32 king size joints per booklet. A heavy daily smoker goes through roughly one pack every week to ten days. Buying in boxes of 24 works out cheaper if you roll often.
Are RAW papers vegan?
Yes. The hemp paper is plant-based, the gum is hemp-derived rather than animal gelatin, and the cardboard tips are uncoated paper pulp. Nothing in the Connoisseur pack uses animal products.
King size slim vs 1¼ — which should I pick?
King size slim (around 110mm) is the go-to for sharing joints between two or three people. 1¼ (around 78mm) is better for solo smoking or smaller sessions where a king size would be overkill and burn unevenly.
How should I store rolling papers?
Keep them in a dry drawer or tin at room temperature. Damp papers lose gum tack and tear when you roll; papers left in a hot car go brittle. The original booklet is fine — no special storage needed.
Last updated: April 2026
