Menthol Filter Tips: Which One Fits Your Roll?
If you roll your own cigarettes and want a menthol kick, your filter choice matters more than you might think. Menthol filter tips come in different sizes, materials, and activation methods. Bull Brand, MCT, Rizla, and Swan each offer a distinct approach. This guide compares four options to help you pick the right one for your routine.
Slim vs Extra Slim: Size and Fit
Filter diameter and length affect draw and how the filter fits your rolling paper. Slim tips (around 6mm) are standard for most roll-your-own smokers. Extra slim tips (5mm to 5.7mm) suit thinner cigarettes or those who prefer a tighter draw.
- Bull Brand Menthol Filter Tips: Slim size, 6mm diameter, 15mm length. 250 per pack. A classic paper-wrapped menthol tip for a snug fit.
- Rizla Menthol Extra Slim Filter Tips: Extra slim, 5.7mm diameter, 12mm length. 120 per pack, divided into 20 sleeves of 6. A standard menthol tip in a slimmer profile.
- Swan Extra Slim Just Paper Filter Tips: Extra slim, 5mm diameter, 12mm length. 120 per pack. Plastic-free and biodegradable, these are the slimmest option.
- MCT Menthol Capsule Filter Tips: Slim size (diameter not specified in supplied information). 100 per pack. A unique capsule design that lets you control the menthol intensity.
Key Specifications at a Glance
- Bull Brand Menthol Filter Tips - 250 Pack: Bull Brand slim Menthol filter tips are paper wrapped for a snug fit between the paper and tip resulting in a good draw and a satisfying smoke. Paper wrapping helps the filter stay in place during rolling and smoking, reducing the chance of loose tobacco or a poor draw.
Bull Brand Menthol Filter Tips - 250 Pack - Rizla Menthol Extra Slim Filter Tips - 120 Pack: Rizla Menthol extra slim tips are divided into 20 sleeves of 6 which are cellophane wrapped. The sleeve packaging keeps tips organized and portable, useful for smokers who carry their supplies.
Rizla Menthol Extra Slim Filter Tips - 120 Pack - Swan Extra Slim Just Paper Plastic Free Filter Tips: Swan Just Paper tips are totally plastic free, 100% bio-degradeable and produced from sustainable resources. For environmentally conscious smokers, these tips reduce plastic waste and break down naturally.
- MCT Menthol Capsule Filter Tips - 100 Pack: MCT menthol flavoured capsule tips add a new dimension to your smoking enjoyment. To activate just squeeze the filter tip until you feel a 'pop'. The capsule lets you choose when to release the menthol flavor, offering flexibility in one filter.
Menthol Delivery: Classic vs Capsule
Bull Brand and Rizla tips are pre-infused with menthol. The flavor is constant from the first puff. Swan tips are unflavored — they are plastic-free paper tips without added menthol. MCT tips use a crushable capsule inside the filter. Squeeze the filter to pop the capsule and release a cool menthol hit. If you prefer a straight smoke, leave the capsule intact. This gives you control over when and how much menthol you get.
Environmental Impact and Materials
Most filter tips use cellulose or plastic fibers. Swan Just Paper tips are an exception: they are made entirely from paper and are 100% biodegradable. Bull Brand and Rizla tips are paper-wrapped but their internal material is not specified in the supplied information. MCT tips contain a plastic capsule, which is not biodegradable.
- Swan Just Paper: Plastic-free, biodegradable, made from sustainable resources. A clear choice for reducing waste.
- Bull Brand and Rizla: Paper-wrapped but internal composition is not confirmed in the supplied information. Likely contain cellulose or other fibers.
- MCT Capsule Tips: Contains a plastic capsule. Not biodegradable. The capsule adds a unique feature but increases waste.
Which One Should You Choose?
Your choice depends on your priorities. If you want a classic menthol experience with a slim fit and a large pack, Bull Brand offers 250 tips per bag. If you prefer a slimmer cigarette and organized packaging, Rizla's extra slim tips come in convenient sleeves. For an eco-friendly option without menthol, Swan's plastic-free tips are the slimmest and most sustainable. If you want control over your menthol intensity, MCT's capsule tips let you decide when to activate the flavor. Consider the diameter, length, and pack size to match your rolling style and daily routine.
