For newbies reading this, RYO stands for “Roll Your Own,” and there are a huge number of RYO enthusiasts worldwide.

RYO papers are now commercially available in a lot of different sizes, colors, and flavors for you to buy and try.

It is so easy to feel lost and overwhelmed when presented with so many options, and it is always good to do your own research before you choose one.

Historical Significance Of Rolling Papers

People still widely believe Spain to be the birthplace of today’s modern rolled cigarettes. Tobacco was an expensive commodity back then, which only the rich could afford. 

The poor ones started collecting the tobacco remains from the cigars that the rich threw away after smoking.

They used newspapers to roll them back again. But newspapers had many toxic substances, such as Arsenic, which could prove fatal if ingested. This made them look for a cheaper alternative.

How Are They Made?

Plant fibers are a major constituent of Moon rolling papers. Even a thin layer of fiber manages to offer a strong grip and holds the content inside in place.

One can broadly classify these plant fibers into two categories, namely wood fiber and non-wood fiber. Wood fiber burns quick, whereas fibers made from hemp, flax, and rice straw burn slower.

Choose Your Favourite Flavor

The year 1906 is when the first known flavors started popping up in the markets, and we have never stopped since.

Today, RYO papers are available in almost all the fruit flavors, and some even taste like tequila and rum.

Some people believe adding flavors to the Moon rolling papers might diminish the natural taste of the herb, but another significant population enjoys trying them out.

Try Using Pre-Rolled Cones 

If finding a suitable RYO paper and rolling it to perfection seems like a tough job, pre-rolled cones are just for you.

It’s still one of the most popular selections among smoking enthusiasts around the world. It also eliminates the need for you to use gum to keep the paper in place.

These are available in a lot of different lengths, and you can choose one based on how long you can smoke.

Some Handy Tips

If you haven’t used paper filters ever before, you are seriously missing out. When you are smoking, you have a perfect chance of inhaling unsmoked herbs, and if you don’t want this to happen, use paper filters.

 You can either buy them or do one yourself. Glass tips also do the same job of keeping the herbs out but does it even more effectively.

Let’s Wrap It Up 

People who are passionate about using the proper RYO paper would appreciate knowing the history behind their inception.

Knowing about this would give you an edge over your fellow smokers and make up for a great conversation to have during your next smoking session.