My New Ropp Etudiant J12

[smokiespipesmoker123]

Tiny thing, good 20-30 min sized bowl. Love the Bing shape

 

[olkofri]

How's it smoke?

 

[smokiespipesmoker123]

Ill tell ya in a couple hours :D

 

[Sonorisis]

I've always wondered about those...

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Definitely, the majority of French make pipes are good value for money, and particularly so with Jeantet and Ropps, though due to pretty thin walls they may get a bit hot for the first few smokes but that usually settles down eventually

 

[mikethompson]

I've never really heard a knock against a Ropp pipe, or any French pipe for that matter, other than 'they are small'. That of course may be just what you want in a pipe and not a knock at all.

 

[python]

Nice!

 

[odobenus]

Beauty. I have a Ropp Etudiant that I love. It's definitely tiny, but it smokes great.

 

[smokiespipesmoker123]

How's it smoke?

In a word , great

 

[smokiespipesmoker123]

After Action Report: Smoked pretty good, lasted longer than I expected on a 3/4 pack, longer than 40 minutes. Got a little gurgly about halfway through. Passing a pipe cleaner was challenging, the mouthpiece hole is pretty small and the bore through the shank is tight.. was doable but tricky. Lightweight clenching.. looks cool as all get out.. well worth the 45 bucks I spent on it

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

After Action Report: Smoked pretty good, lasted longer than I expected on a 3/4 pack, longer than 40 minutes. Got a little gurgly about halfway through. Passing a pipe cleaner was challenging, the mouthpiece hole is pretty small and the bore through the shank is tight.. was doable but tricky. Lightweight clenching.. looks cool as all get out.. well worth the 45 bucks I spent on it

sound something I expected,If you got time &nerves You may want to try enlarging buttonhole

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

On the other hand, I have had several Ropp &Jeantets which were originally drilled to accommodate 4mm stringers and the mortise was drilled rather wide open which resulted in pretty airy, unrestricted airflow

 

[whsergent]

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Tiny thing, good 20-30 min sized bowl. Love the Bing shape

Nice, a classic I have a couple of pipes that size and shape and they are great for strong ropes and flakes imo.

 

[macaroon]

That's a sharp looking pipe! I really enjoy several of Ropp's shapes, I just wish they made them with acrylic bits...

 

[rushx9]

Sweet bing shape! I got an Etudiant for Christmas that I'm still breaking in but I love it. The series is made from old Chacom stummels found in the attic. Here's mine:

 

[cshubhra]

Great to know it smokes wonderfully for you. Enjoy your new pipe!

 

[shanez]

Both classic and lovely looking!

 

[smokiespipesmoker123]

On the other hand, I have had several Ropp &Jeantets which were originally drilled to accommodate 4mm stringers and the mortise was drilled rather wide open which resulted in pretty airy, unrestricted airflow

The airflow is fine, it’s just tight for a pipecleaner

 

[SpookedPiper]

Very nice shape! Enjoy!

 

[chopper]

Definitely, the majority of French make pipes are good value for money, and particularly so with Jeantet and Ropps, though due to pretty thin walls they may get a bit hot for the first few smokes but that usually settles down eventually

Jeantet , "thin walls"?

Check out this 50-60s Jeantet Rokroot that I won on ebay, lol.