New to Rolling: @EKLeaf06

[EKLeaf06]

Hello,
I just order a blend kit end look forward to jumping into the crazy world of rolling my own cigars....
Has anyone used butcher paper instead newspapers paper after binding?

 

[deluxestogie]

Welcome to the forum.

Bob

 

[Alpine]

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[Oldfella]

Welcome from me in NZ. Thanks for joining us and enjoy your stay
Oldfella

 

[GIL]

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[Knucklehead]

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[Snowblithe]

Hello,
I just order a blend kit end look forward to jumping into the crazy world of rolling my own cigars....
Has anyone used butcher paper instead newspapers paper after binding?

Welcome to FTT.
I think it would work, though it may not be ideal to use butcher paper. The advantage of news print or similar paper that isn't treated with waterproofing is that it both absorbs moisture and allows it escape relatively quickly. This is an advantage in my opinion because it sets your doll (bunch and binder) more firmly than if it stays moist. Using waterproof paper may also allow moisture to diffuse into the filler, which can make for a very acrid smoking experience. If you aren't smoking the cigar right away and have time for it to dry that might be okay, but for developing muscle memory most folks here recommend testing your cigar as soon as possible so you know what to change, if anything, in your technique.
Good luck with your rolling and let us know how it goes.

 

[MarcL]

Welcome to Fair Trade Tobacco.
I will echo Snowblithe. While non-coated butcher paper can be had, the thicker/stiffer paper omits variance in ring gauge along the length of the stick.

 

[EKLeaf06]

I will start with newspaper….

Thanks