Written by Joshua Sosin

Whether you're a seasoned cannabis user or a newcomer to the world of weed, you might have some questions about blunts and joints.

These are two of the most popular tools for smoking cannabis, and they're pretty similar in many ways. However, they're set apart by a few key differences that can majorly affect your cannabis consumption experience.

Let's take a look at the main differences between blunts vs. joints to help you figure out which one will give you your ideal smoking experience.

Table of Contents

• What Is a Joint?

  • Key Features of Joints

  • THC Content

  • How Does Smoking Cannabis Joints Feel?

• What Is a Blunt?

  • Key Features of Blunts

• Blunt vs. Joint: Which Is Easier To Roll?

• Blunt vs. Joint: The Culture

• Is It Safe To Smoke a Blunt?

• Are Joints Legal?

• Blunts and Joints: The Bottom Line

Blunt vs. Joint: What Is a Joint?

Joints are legendary among cannabis smokers, and they're one of the most iconic parts of cannabis culture. They're pretty simple — just a combination of ground cannabis flower and a thin rolling paper.

The rolling papers used for joints are often made from materials like rice, hemp leaf, or even wood pulp, and the cannabis rolled in the paper can be anything from Sativa to Indica to hybrid.

Key Features of Joints

Here are some of the key features of a typical joint:

• Joints are usually small and cylinder-shaped, so they're both portable and discreet.

• A typical joint is rolled in a thin rolling paper that burns relatively fast and doesn't affect the flavor of your cannabis flower very much. The result is just what you want out of a smoking experience: you get to taste and smell the ground cannabis without any interference.

• In addition, you can roll your own joints or buy pre-rolled joints, which are becoming staples in the cannabis industry and ultra-popular with cannabis users.

• Most joints feature what's called a crutch or filter, which keeps the paper rolled and keeps loose cannabis inside the joint, stopping it from being inhaled.

How Much THC Is in a Joint?

The level of THC and other cannabinoids that you inhale while smoking joints can vary based on quite a few important factors.

Some strains of cannabis contain more THC than others, and the same goes for other cannabis goodies like concentrates and gummies.

In addition, the amount of hits you take of a well-rolled joint will impact how much THC you take in as well. The same goes for the amount of cannabis flower that you roll into your joint paper.

What Does It Feel Like To Smoke a Joint?

Getting out your joint rolling papers, loading one up with your favorite strain, lighting up, and taking a hit is a soothing, relaxing smoking experience. You can expect the effects of this cannabis consumption method to set in relatively quickly — sometimes as fast as just a few minutes.

Direct inhalation of cannabis introduces cannabinoids like THC into your lungs. From there, they reach your endocannabinoid system an produce the high that you know and love. When smoking a joint, this high sets in fast, but it doesn't typically last as long as what you'd expect from edibles like gummies.

What Is a Blunt?

A blunt is a cannabis cigarette rolled in paper made for smoking tobacco. Blunts are also sometimes crafted from hollowed-out cigars, and they can contain both cannabis and tobacco in some cases.

Key Features of Blunts

Here's what sets blunts apart from joints:

• Tobacco-rolled blunts are usually much bigger than joints, which makes them fun to share with fellow smokers.

• When you roll a blunt in a hollowed-out cigar or blunt wrap, the material changes the way the cannabis tastes and smells. In addition, a blunt rolled using papers made for tobacco products can give you a little nicotine buzz.

• Because blunts have thick wraps, they burn slower and can offer a more easygoing, leisurely way to consume cannabis.

• Many blunt wraps are made with distinct flavor additives, which some smokers love. These are often called infused blunts, and their flavors can range from grape to chocolate.

  • If you prefer the unique flavor of just weed with nothing added in, infused blunt wraps probably aren't the best option for you. Flavored papers meddle with the natural taste and smell of the weed, which we don't prefer.

While joints typically contain only cannabis, blunts have some tobacco and nicotine content.

In addition, their wraps are considerably thicker than hemp-based paper and other materials used for joints, and the thickness of a blunt wrap can affect the flavor and aroma of your cannabis.

Blunt vs. Joint: Which Is Easier To Roll?

One of the big differences between joints and blunts is how easy they are to roll.

In general, joint rolling is considered the best option for rolling ease. Since joints are rolled in thin papers, they're often pretty easy to assemble, even for newcomers to cannabis use.

Plus, there are pre-rolls available in the Mood Shop for anyone who doesn't want to go to the trouble of rolling their own.

On the other hand, rolling blunts can be tougher, especially if you only have a little cannabis experience under your belt. Adding cannabis flower to cut-open cigars or thick papers isn't always easy, and it will most likely take some more skill and time.

Blunt vs. Joint: The Culture

Both blunts and joints have a rich history that goes back decades in cannabis culture.

Blunts and Spliffs in Cannabis Culture

Blunts are closely linked to hip-hop culture and are often mentioned in tracks by some of the best rappers in the game. They're also staples in group smoking sessions. Blunts burn slower, so they're often used for hotboxing sessions or passed around in a laid-back living room session.

Joints in Cannabis Culture

On the other hand, joints are especially popular for solo smokers who love the relaxing experience of combining rolling papers and cannabis. Many blunt aficionados love to smoke joints from time to time and vice versa. While some smokers debate which option is better, the general consensus is that joints and blunts are both key parts of the cannabis community.

Is It Safe To Smoke a Blunt?

As you can imagine, the combination of cannabis and tobacco can be a source of health risks. This is because the more tobacco you consume, the greater your risk may be of developing serious health issues.

For this reason, we recommend avoiding blunts and sticking with weed joints using your favorite rolling papers in most cases. While cannabis mixed with tobacco is a popular option that has a rich cultural history, it's not something we can recommend for health and safety reasons.

It's important to note that we're not a wellness resource; if you have questions about cannabis and tobacco, make sure to talk to your healthcare provider.

Are Joints Legal?

Blunts and joints can both be legal when they're made with hemp rather than marijuana.

Under the Farm Bill, which was passed in 2018, hemp is defined as any cannabis product that contains no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight. Hemp products are legal, but marijuana (anything over the 0.3% threshold) is federally illegal.

You can enjoy weed joints legally when you get your flower from a reputable source like Mood. When you order from us, you can have confidence that your weed is legal — no med card required.

Blunts vs. Joints: The Bottom Line

Both blunts and joints are ultra-popular in the cannabis community. The differences between joints and blunts mainly come down to burn time, tobacco content, and cultural history. You can create blunts and joints on your own using specialized rolling papers, but you can also pick up pre-rolls from a reputable dispensary.

Start Your Joint-Smoking Journey

If you're ready to smoke a joint for the first time, we recommend picking up a pre-roll from the Mood Shop or combining our THCa flower with your favorite rolling papers.

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