The present invention concerns a paper dispenser comprising a housing holding at least one paper supply and a dispensing mechanism (1) within said housing, the dispensing mechanism (1) having a rotatable dispensing drum. The dispenser further comprises a turn knob (3) coupled with the dispensing drum, the turn knob (3) having an inner hub (3a), and a wrap-spring clutch (2) wrapped around the inner hub (3a). The wrap-spring clutch (2) has a first arm (2a) extending from it and being attached to a stationary point (1a) for causing the wrap-spring clutch (2) to slightly unwind when the turn knob is (3) rotated in the first direction. Characteristically of the invention, the wrap-spring clutch (2) comprises a second arm (2b) extending from it, while a stopper (1b) is located in the second arm's (2b) rotational travel path in a second rotation direction for enabling the turn knob (3) to be rotated in the second direction against a limited braking force.