OCB Virgin Cones King Size Slim 3-Pack Review

OCB has been rolling paper royalty since the 1920s, and their Virgin line is the natural, unbleached side of the family. These king size slim cones are made from ultra-thin organic hemp, free of chlorine and additives, with a natural gum line. If you've ever found RAW's cones a touch on the thick side, these deliver a lighter, more delicate smoke that lets the herb do the talking.

Thin Is In

The selling point here is the paper itself. Ultra-thin hemp burns slower and produces virtually no ash, and the slim king size taper means a long, elegant joint that holds up well through a session. Because the paper is so fine, you get a purer flavour profile — a real benefit if you're smoking premium flower and want to taste terpenes rather than paper. The main trade-off is that thinness makes the cones a little more delicate when packing, so take it easy with the tamp.

The Verdict

At £6.88 for three cones it's not the best bulk value — the bigger OCB boxes win on price per cone — but as a way to try OCB's clean-burning Virgin hemp, this 3-pack is perfect. It's the ideal partner for a quality grinder, and you can compare it against RAW and Elements in our best rolling papers UK roundup.

Packing Thin Cones Without Tearing Them

I've split my share of ultra-thin cones by tamping like I'm packing a suitcase. The method that works: grind medium-fine, sprinkle in small pinches, and tap the filter end gently on the table between pinches to settle rather than ramming a stick down. Twist the excess top closed, then poke it down lightly with the thin end of a packing tool. Because these are slim king size, they hold less than a fat cone — don't force extra in. Full packing routine in our how to roll a joint guide.

OCB Virgin vs RAW: Head-to-Head

The closest rival is the RAW Classic cone range — same unbleached hemp idea, same natural gum. In my sessions, OCB Virgin paper feels a touch thinner and lighter, giving a marginally cleaner flavour with premium flower, while RAW's watermarked paper resists canoeing slightly better and feels sturdier in clumsy hands. If you prize delicacy and terpene clarity, OCB edges it. If you want bombproof packing and bulk value, RAW's bigger boxes win.

Who Should Skip Them

Heavy daily smokers will burn through a 3-pack in no time at £6.88 — buy a bulk box instead. Ham-fisted packers who tamp hard should also look elsewhere; ultra-thin paper punishes heavy hands. And if you like big fat joints, the slim profile feels stingy — go standard king size.

OCB Virgin Cones FAQ

Why did my cone tear while packing?
Overpacking or hard tamping. Add herb in small pinches, settle with gentle taps, and never force the stick. Thin hemp rewards patience.

How much herb does a slim king size cone hold?
Less than a standard king size — it's a lean, elegant format suited to a moderate personal session or a light share between two, not a heavy group cone.

Are these better than RAW cones?
Thinner and a touch cleaner-tasting in my experience, but more delicate and pricier per cone in this 3-pack. Try both and pick your priority: flavour delicacy or rugged value.