Cigarette Paper, Directory Paper, Bulky Book Paper Bulky book Paper is smooth in texture and has the ability to absorb ink. It has hi-whiteness with good stiffness and strength. They are most commonly used for the book text paper but also for book cover paper. Cigarette paper are small sheets, rolls, or leaves of paper which are sold for rolling one's own cigarettes either by hand or with a rolling machine. They also used as an inexpensive bandage to stop bleeding. A number of photographers use them as disposable lens cleaners.