Ropp Vintage Horn Pipe Sandblast 275 Straight Billiard Briar Pipe ROP-063

• Overall Length: 119mm
• Overall Height: 41mm
• Bowl Height: 41mm
• Bowl Diameter: 30mm
• Bore: 17mm
• Weight: 24g
• Filter: Unfiltered
• Gift Boxed
• Aged "Vintage" Briar
• Real Horn Stem
• Cloth pipe bag included

The Ropp Vintage Horn 275 is a classic straight Billiard, proudly bearing the hallmarks of old-world pipe making. With its tall, elegantly proportioned bowl and firm line, it offers that familiar silhouette so beloved by the purist. The sandblasted finish—light yet tactile—brings out the natural texture of the briar without excess flourish, a nod to quiet sophistication.

Where this series truly shines is in its use of horn for the stem—a rare flourish in today’s market. Each horn stem is unique, with gentle marbling and creamy veins that harken back to the French and Austrian workshops of the early 20th century. Fitting, too, as the Ropp brand was born in 1869 in Saint-Claude, France, a town synonymous with pipe heritage. Under the stewardship of Chapuis-Comoy, this venerable name has found new life, reviving traditional shaping, finishes, and materials that were once all but lost to time.

The 275 offers a light and balanced hand-feel—ideal for an evening’s slow reflection. And with its open draw and generous chamber, it accommodates both shag and flake with equal poise. In an age of mass production, the Ropp Vintage Horn stands as a reminder of the subtlety, character, and restraint that defined pipe making's golden age.