OCB Guide: Which papers and filters suit your setup?

OCB at a Glance: One Setup, Many Possibilities

The OCB Collection at Skunaby is ideal for anyone who wants to carefully put together their setup based on paper type, material, and filter choice. Instead of a single standard solution, there are several variants with different characteristics.

The most important decision is the paper: do you prefer a proven all-rounder, extra-fine paper, or a natural, unbleached alternative? Then you can customize your setup with classic tips, a combo pack, or activated carbon filters.

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OCB Papers Compared

The following four OCB variants make up the core selection at Skunaby. There is no single best paper — what matters is what feels right to you when rolling and using your setup.

You can find more general information about sizes, rolls, and paper types in our Papers Guide.

OCB Premium vs. OCB Ultimate: Which Classic Is Right for You?

OCB Premium Papers: The Balanced All-Rounder

OCB Premium Papers are the classic choice in the OCB range. The extra-fine King Size Slim paper provides a great foundation for regular setups and gives you a free choice of tips or activated carbon filters.

If you are looking for a paper that works without fuss and doesn't stand out too much, OCB Premium is a sensible starting point.

OCB Ultimate Papers: Extra-Fine and Minimalist

OCB Ultimate Papers are among the extra-fine OCB variants. They are ideal for a minimalist setup and are aimed at anyone who prefers very lightweight paper.

The difference is not so much about being "better or worse," but rather about how it feels to you when rolling. If you want a bit more classic stability, start with Premium. If you are deliberately looking for a finer variant, try Ultimate.

OCB Organic Hemp and Bamboo: Natural Paper Alternatives

If material and appearance play a bigger role in your setup, the natural OCB variants are interesting. Both papers are unbleached, but differ in their fiber base and look.

OCB Organic Hemp

OCB Organic Hemp Papers are made from unbleached organic hemp. They are a natural choice if you are looking for a natural alternative to classic wood-pulp papers and like the typical natural paper look.

OCB Bamboo

OCB Bamboo Papers use unbleached bamboo fibers. Here, too, a natural choice of material is the focus. Which variant is better suited is primarily a matter of your personal preference in material and handling.

For both variants: Try them with your preferred filter type. This way, you will quickly notice which paper feels most harmonious in your own setup.

Solo Papers or OCB Papers + Filters Combo Pack?

When deciding between individual papers and a combo pack, it is mainly a matter of freedom versus convenience.

A proven starting point is the OCB Premium Papers + Filters Combo Pack. It combines King Size Slim papers with matching filter tips in one booklet.

Do you prefer it extra-fine? The OCB Ultimate Papers + Filters combine the extra-thin Ultimate paper (10 g/m²) with 32 filter tips, either individually or as a box of 32. If you prefer rolling with activated carbon, choose OCB Premium Papers + Activ'Tips Slim with 32 papers and 8 activated carbon filters.

OCB Activated Carbon Filters: How to Find the Right Variant

Activated carbon filters complement your OCB setup if you want to roll with a solid filter instead of classic cardboard tips. When choosing, diameter, length, and pack size are particularly important.

• Size: Choose a filter that fits your preferred King Size Slim or long paper setup.
• Pack size: Small packs are suitable for trying them out; larger boxes are practical for regular sessions.
• Personal setup: What matters is how the airflow, size, and handling feel to you.

The OCB Premium Activated Carbon Filter is available in different pack sizes and complements classic OCB papers perfectly.

In addition, there are OCB Activ'Tips in resealable bags of 50:

• Extra Slim (ø 6 mm) with bamboo charcoal: OCB Premium Activ'Tips Bamboo or unbleached as OCB Virgin Activ'Tips Bamboo.
• Slim (ø 7 mm) with charcoal: unbleached as OCB Virgin Activ'Tips or with a monster design as OCB Activ'Tips Monster Design.
• Conical (ø 6–8 mm): OCB Activ'Tips Conical in a box of 25 for conically rolled joints.

For a more in-depth comparison of filter sizes, shapes, and variants, read our Activated Carbon Filter Guide.

OCB Cones, Tips, and Grinders

In addition to papers, Skunaby offers other OCB accessories:

• Without rolling: OCB Premium King Size Cones, pre-rolled from premium paper with a star filter tip.
• Tips for solo papers: OCB Premium Precut Filter Tips, 32 pre-cut tips in a block.
• Grinder: the OCB Premium Grinder, 4-piece aluminum with 50 mm and a pollen chamber. See all models in our Grinder Comparison.

Three OCB Setups as a Decision Aid

Conclusion: Which OCB Product Is Right for You?

OCB Premium is a great starting point if you are looking for a classic, balanced long paper. OCB Ultimate is ideal for extra-fine setups. Organic Hemp and Bamboo are the right choice if you prefer natural, unbleached paper variants.

Then you decide whether to build your setup freely with solo papers or get started directly with a combo pack. Activated carbon filters complement the selection for anyone who wants to further customize their setup.

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