Ropp Bon Gout 10114 ROP-400

• Overall Length: 212mm
• Overall Height: 46mm
• Bowl Height: 46mm
• Bowl Diameter: 38mm
• Bore: 19mm
• Weight: 42g
• Filter: Unfiltered
• Gift Boxed
• Real Horn Stem
• Cloth pipe bag included

Now here’s a splendid piece of pipework for the contemplative soul — the Ropp Bon Gout 10114, a proud member of the Bon Gout series and a marvellous example of French elegance tempered by practical simplicity.

This particular shape — a canted egg with a delightfully subtle lift to the bowl — strikes a harmonious balance between grace and ergonomics. It nestles comfortably in the hand and offers a commanding presence without veering into the ostentatious. The smooth briar has been gently polished to reveal its natural grain, warm and understated, reminiscent of walnut shell and barley sugar.

The stem, now rendered in acrylic rather than horn, provides a reassuring firmness and a clean line of draw. There’s a crisp black band that separates it from the charming olivewood shank cap, a rustic detail that speaks to the Gallic countryside from whence this piece hails. Ropp, of course, has long been a house of heritage — a French marque with roots in Saint-Claude, where pipe-making is still treated as a proper craft, not some machine-fed afterthought.

A fine option for those who enjoy a direct, open draw with no filtration fuss. Whether you're mulling over the morning paper or attending to a late-afternoon Latakia, this pipe serves with quiet reliability. Not a show-pony — a workhorse with manners.