Blunts and joints only contain cannabis, but
blunts are rolled with tobacco paper whereas joints are rolled
with lighter, partially translucent papers. Blunts are generally
considered to be the heaviest hitters due to the interaction
between the tobacco paper and cannabis. Joints often include a
paper filter known as a crutch, which adds stability to the roll
and allows you to enjoy your joint without burning your
fingertips.
Spliffs are essentially hybrids, part tobacco and part cannabis.
They are rolled in the same paper spectrum as joints and also
often include a crutch. Tobacco provides an initial head rush
and energetic physical buzz similar to coffee, which precedes
the effects of cannabis. This sensation is most notable in
spliffs because of the loose tobacco presence.
Paper choice is important, impacting the product’s size, flavor,
and burn rate. You can use loose papers to roll joints and can
use both loose papers and pre-rolls to make spliffs.
In Europe the names are reversed: a joint refers to a roll with
cannabis and tobacco and a spliff refers to rolled cannabis
exclusively. This is because a “joint” is a combination of two
items instead of just one. Puff well my friends.