The language of marijuana is a diamond mine of crazy and ever-changing verbiage. There are literal slangs everywhere, such as swag, sticky icky, munchies, and the list goes on for every situation. Most of these terms can be used interchangeably depending on your moods as you take hits. Some common words are specific and have proper meaning, and should be used only when the right conditions are met.
In our case, we will discuss joints, blunts and spliffs. What are these, and which one is better? There are some others too, but these are the most common ways of smoking weed. But do you know the difference between a joint, blunt and a spliff? Well, the answer might surprise you.
The difference between them is the prime example. Sure they are similar in some way, but what’s more? Some distinct differences set each one apart. To help you understand, take this as an example: do you know the difference between a car and a truck? Yes, they both have four-wheel and have an engine, right? But what if someone pointed out a truck and said it’s a Mercedes S class! The terms don’t mix, and the same goes for joint, blunt and spliff. So sit back and be prepared to get informed.
To help you understand, we are going to break it down for you and construct the information in smaller parts such as:
- Interior
- Exterior
- Colour
- Size
- Flavour
What is Joint?
Interior
The interior of a joint is filled with marijuana exclusively (There is a reason why we have chosen to explain joints first. You will get that at the end of this blog, so sit tight). It has no extra stuff, and you can choose your joint that is already filled with your favourite strain you want or fill it yourself.
Exterior
This is where the significant difference occurs between a joint, blunt and spliff. A joint solely rolled with some form of cigarettes paper. The paper can be composed of many different materials. Each type of paper has different properties, and there are many brands available. They all provide a distinctive size, flavour, thickness and rollability.
Colour
In older days, the joints always were white or tan. It wasn’t because we were prejudice against colours. That was just how rolling papers were built in those days. Flash forward to today, most rolling papers are still white or tan, but many colours are available for your rolling paper. We now even have transparent rolling papers.
Size
Most rolling papers are 3 inches long, not that this is a standard size you can be creative. When you roll your joint, it typically resembles a cigarette, but it is said that it can be thicker or thinner depending on the type of paper you use and how much marijuana you are packing. Don’t worry; we will dissect this topic even further because size does matter.
Flavour
The flavour of your joint comes solely from the strain you are using. The paper does not have anything to do with this matter. Most rolling papers are flavourless, which allows you to experience the full taste of your strain.
What is Blunt?
A blunt is the second most popular way of smoking marijuana. It is similar to a joint, and the only difference is the paper used to roll a blunt. The contents are purely cannabis, just like a joint. The paper used to roll a blunt is brown. People prefer blunts over a joint when they need an extra buzz of flavour and heavier hits.
What is Spliff?
Interior
Just like joints and blunts, a spliff also contains cannabis. But unlike joint and blunt, a spliff is not entirely filled with cannabis. Instead, it contains a combination of cannabis and tobacco. Most spliffs store-bought to DYI-ed comprise fifty percent of tobacco. So if you needed more tobacco, simply buying a cigarette would be the same. It is important to keep the ratio 50/50 to experience the correct sensation when you smoke.
Exterior
The interior of the spliff is entirely in its own category, but the exterior looks similar to a joint. Spliffs are also rolled in your choice of rolling paper, just like a joint. Spliff may look identical to a joint only from the outside, but the inside is totally different.
Colour
Just like joints, the colour of your spliff depends on the type of paper you use. Most spliffs have that standard white or tan colour, but there is no reason you can’t go wild and wrap your spliff with your choice of fancy paper.
Size
The size of your spliff depends on what rolling paper you are using. Most spliffs are about three inches long and have the same thickness as a typical joint. Most stoners claim that a spliff should be bigger than a normal joint, and that is how it should be. Let say that you roll a joint, and when you are bout to close it, you say, wait a minute, I think I rather have a spliff, so what should you do? You simply scoop out some of the weed from your joint and replace it with tobacco. Eventually, you still have the same amount of ground material regardless of what paper you have chosen. In this case, the size doesn’t matter (thank goodness)
Flavour
The flavour of your spliff will be different from a joint but will depict some qualities of a blunt. Remember, the joint is pure marijuana that dictates the taste and aroma of your strain. The spliff is a mixture of marijuana of your choice and tobacco, which will be more like a cigarette. This is why many stoners find the taste and smell of a spliff and a blunt quite similar. They both have part of marijuana and tobacco.
The Real Question! Which One is Better?
Tobacco causes medical conditions that are somewhat uncomfortable. It also causes many diseases. With that being said, the answer is quite easy. Joints are the better one among blunt and a spliff. It contains pure marijuana, which is the safest and most effective form of smoking. But spliff is very popular among many countries.
Aside from dry mouth, there are no serious side effects of marijuana. Instead of contributing to developing medical conditions caused by smoking, marijuana actually treats those illnesses.
Final Words
There are several other options for you to take your marijuana. Now you can differentiate between joints, blunts and spliffs and understand which one is better. If you don’t like to smoke, you can vape marijuana vape pens or consume it orally. There are many foods, drinks and other marijuana products available easily. You can even have a topical marijuana solution to treat aches and pain.