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Can Fronto Leaf Be Used as a Premium Cigar Wrapper?
Every now and then, a question comes up that is too interesting not to share. This one got our attention right away: can fronto leaf be used as a premium...
The Parts of a Premium Cigar: Wrapper, Binder, and Filler
When people look at a premium cigar, they usually notice the size, the shape, the band, or the wrapper first. What they do not always see right away is that...
Brands Are Selling Direct. Retailers Are Still Fine.
A lot of what we write about starts the same way: something happens at Matchboxbros, and we realize it is probably not just us. Usually, if something stands out during...
Understanding Cigar Wrappers: What They Are and Why They Matter
When people start exploring premium cigars, they usually notice the size, the brand, or the price first. But one of the most important parts of any cigar is the wrapper....
What RAW Papers Should a Beginner Start With?
We know, we know. You’re a retailer. You’ve stocked and sold more packs of rolling paper than you can count, and you already know the lineup inside and out. Fair...
LooseLeaf Update: California UTL Status and Approved SKUs
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about LooseLeaf, so we wanted to share what we know so far. We are working on bringing in new SKUs, and we should...
Elements Rolling Papers 101
Elements is one of those brands most smokers already know, even if they have never really stopped to ask who owns it, where it came from, or what the whole...
Why Big Bambu Papers Are Getting New Interest
Big Bambu has been chugging along for years, doing its own thing. Meanwhile, newer rolling paper brands have spent years focusing on thinner papers, cleaner presentation, and a more modern...
Why Different Cigar Shapes and Ring Gauges Taste Different
How size, shape, and construction can change the smoking experience within the same cigar line Sometimes everything just clicks. You hear something for years, accept it as fact, and never...
Fronto Leaf vs. Grabba Leaf: Same Family, Different Personalities
If fronto leaf and grabba leaf were siblings, fronto would be the one who shows up neat, polished, and put together. Grabba would be the one with a little more...
What Are Wide Format Rolling Papers?
In all our years working in this industry, we had never really heard the term wide format rolling papers until recently. Mind you, that is after years of working with...
Can You Smoke the First Sheet in a Rolling Paper Pack?
You open a fresh booklet of rolling papers and the first sheet looks suspiciously close to the real thing. It is the right size and sitting in the right place,...