RAW: Brand Review & Products
The default rolling paper for good reason — cheap, clean-burning, and impossible to beat on value.
RAW scores 90 across quality, consistency, value, and availability. Below is the full breakdown and what it actually means at the shelf.
What is RAW?
RAW is an Arizona accessories brand founded in 2005 making unbleached rolling papers. The genre standard, sold across seven legal markets, it is known for thin, slow, even-burning papers made from natural fibers at an unbeatable price.
RAW launched in 2005 in Arizona and became the default rolling-paper brand, built on unbleached natural fibers and a clean, slow burn.
The brand sits in our accessories category. Its 92 value and 96 availability scores are among the highest of any product we score.
What products does RAW make?
RAW makes unbleached rolling papers in multiple sizes, known for thin, slow, even burning. The Classic King Size Slim papers are a signature product, made from natural fibers that burn clean at a low price.
RAW focuses on the accessories category, specifically rolling papers.
A representative product is the RAW Classic King Size Slim Papers, which capture the brand's thin, slow, even-burning natural-fiber design at an unbeatable value.
Where is RAW available?
RAW sells across California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, and Michigan — seven legal markets, plus broad mainstream retail. The 96 availability score is among the highest we record, making RAW papers nearly impossible to miss.
RAW is stocked in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, and Michigan — seven states — plus wide non-dispensary retail at smoke shops, convenience stores, and beyond, which is a reach few cannabis accessory brands come close to matching.
The 96 availability score is among the highest of any brand we track. RAW papers are nearly everywhere, far outpacing accessory rivals like Santa Cruz Shredder on sheer reach, since you can grab a pack at almost any shop without making a special trip.
How good is RAW quality?
RAW scores 86 on quality and 90 on consistency. The thin, slow, even burn and unbleached natural fibers make it the genre standard. The thin papers can tear if rushed, and the basic pack lacks filter tips — the minor trade-offs.
RAW's 86 quality score reflects a reliably thin, slow, even-burning paper made from unbleached natural fibers.
The 90 consistency score shows dependable performance pack after pack, with each sheet burning the same clean, slow way. The trade-offs are thin papers that can tear if you roll in a hurry and no filter tips in the basic pack. For practiced rollers, the thinness is a feature rather than a flaw, since it lets the flower lead the flavor instead of the paper.
How does RAW compare to competitors?
Against Santa Cruz Shredder, PAX, and Puffco, RAW is the value accessory staple. Santa Cruz Shredder makes grinders; PAX makes vaporizers; Puffco makes e-rigs. RAW’s edge is cheap, clean-burning rolling papers stocked nearly everywhere.
Santa Cruz Shredder makes grinders, PAX makes vaporizers, and Puffco makes e-rigs, so none competes directly on papers.
Within the accessories category, RAW's edge is unbeatable value and availability — the default rolling paper stocked nearly everywhere.
Who is RAW for?
RAW is for anyone who rolls and wants a cheap, clean-burning, widely available paper. It suits everyday smokers who value natural fibers and an even burn over premium extras, and who roll often enough to appreciate the value.
If you roll and want a dependable, affordable paper, RAW is built for you. The 92 value score is the headline, and the unbleached natural fibers give a clean, slow burn that everyday rollers come to rely on pack after pack.
It is a weaker fit for users who want filter tips included in the basic pack or who tear thin papers when rolling quickly, who may prefer a slightly heavier paper.
Is RAW worth it?
Yes, decisively, on value. With an 86 quality score and a category-leading 92 value and 96 availability, RAW is the default rolling paper. Thin papers can tear if rushed, but for clean-burning natural-fiber papers stocked everywhere, nothing beats the value.
RAW is worth it if you roll at all. The clean burn, natural fibers, and rock-bottom price make it the obvious default.
The honest caveats are thin papers that tear if rushed and no filter tips in the basic pack. For everyday rollers across its seven markets, the 92 value score is unbeatable, and the sheer availability means you can restock almost anywhere without hunting. A more careful roll avoids most tearing, which makes the thin paper a fair trade for the clean, slow burn.
Strengths & trade-offs
What earns the score
- Thin, slow, even burn
- Unbleached natural fibers
- Dirt cheap and everywhere
Where it falls short
- Thin papers tear if rushed
- No filter tips in basic pack
- RAW is the default rolling paper for good reason — cheap, clean-burning, and unbeatable on value.
- Founded in 2005, RAW became the genre standard for unbleached rolling papers.
- A 96 availability score makes RAW papers nearly impossible to miss.
- Thin, slow, even-burning papers from unbleached natural fibers define RAW.
- RAW sells across seven legal markets plus broad mainstream retail.
- A category-leading 92 value score makes RAW impossible to beat on price.
- For clean-burning natural-fiber papers stocked everywhere, RAW is the default.
FAQ
Are RAW papers better than other rolling papers?
RAW papers are the genre standard, made from unbleached natural fibers that burn thin, slow, and even. They earn an 86 quality score and a category-leading 92 value score. The thin papers can tear if rushed, but for clean-burning value they are hard to beat.
When was RAW founded?
RAW was founded in 2005 in Arizona and became the default rolling-paper brand, built on unbleached natural fibers and a clean, slow burn. It now sells across seven legal markets plus broad mainstream retail, with a category-leading 92 value score.
Where is RAW sold?
RAW sells across California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, and Michigan — seven legal markets — plus wide non-dispensary retail. The 96 availability score is among the highest we record, making RAW papers nearly impossible to miss.
What does RAW make?
RAW makes unbleached rolling papers in multiple sizes, known for thin, slow, even burning. The Classic King Size Slim papers are a signature product, made from natural fibers that burn clean at a low price, anchoring a value-focused lineup.
How does RAW compare to Santa Cruz Shredder?
Santa Cruz Shredder makes premium grinders, while RAW makes rolling papers, so they serve different needs within the accessories category. Choose RAW for cheap, clean-burning papers stocked everywhere, Santa Cruz Shredder for a buy-it-for-life grinder.
Is RAW worth it?
Yes, decisively, on value. With an 86 quality score and a category-leading 92 value and 96 availability, RAW is the default rolling paper. Thin papers can tear if rushed, but for clean-burning natural-fiber papers stocked everywhere, nothing beats the value.
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