The concept was successful and RAW became the first company to offer 'vegan' papers. In 2004, Kesselman made a $1 million investment to a supplier of natural, unprocessed and unbleached hemp fiber, which could be marketed as 'vegan' papers. Kesselman joined and later developed two brands, Juicy Jay's, which were flavored papers, and Elements, which is similar to rice papers. Kesselman met the owner of an old rolling paper factory in Spain's Alcoy region who looked to create and sell new products. Later that year, Kesselman moved to Arizona to start a smoke shop supply and distribution company called HBI.īy 1997, the business was expanding. 4.66 (0.02/Count) Raw Natural Unrefined Pre-Rolled Filter. Kesselman was raided and placed under house arrest. This item: Raw Unrefined Classic 1.25 1 1/4 Size Cigarette Rolling Papers, 50 Count (Pack of 4).

RAW History Early 1600’s-1700’s cigarette paper was supplied in large sheets known as rolling paper where smokers would have to hand-cut sections from this paper in order to use it.

RAW lets you truly taste the natural flavors of your smoke. In 1996, Kesselman accidentally sold a bong to a woman whose father worked for the US government. RAW Rolling Papers contain no chalk, no dyes and no burn additives. In 1993, after selling all of his possessions, Josh Kesselman was able to start a small smoke shop named Knuckleheads in Gainesville, Florida which imported specialty rolling papers from Europe and sold smoking paraphernalia.

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