Rossi Pipes

[deluxestogie]

Rossi Vittoria 8804

This photo is copied from smokingpipes.com. The photo they show for any particular pipe is the very same, individual pipe that you will be buying. With it now in my hand, I can confirm that.

The only thing I knew about Rossi pipes, prior to purchasing this (for $48) was that they looked well made, and were inexpensive. After inspecting the new pipe closely, I was impressed with its construction quality. I then sought reviews of Rossi pipes on-line. I discovered that they are made by Savinelli—at the same factory. They appear to be made as Savinelli pipes that are subsequently identified as cosmetic seconds, which are then given a different final finish, and priced lower. Their numerical identity is parallel to those of Savinelli shapes, but with an additional digit prepended. So the above Rossi 8804 is a Savinelli 804, but without a filter, and has a different finish.

I would not hesitate to purchase another Rossi that struck my fancy. Below is a link to a 2015 discussion of Rossi pipes on pipesmagazine.com:

Rossi vs Savinelli :: Pipe Talk

Rossi pipes are made by Savinelli, yes? I recently got a Rossi 8616, which is like the Savinelli 616. How is this Rossi lesser quality? Do they use cheaper briar, take less care or time, or what? I love this pipe.

pipesmagazine.com

Bob

 

[Radagast]

Pictures of yours in action would be neat, if and when you get them..

 

[Homegrowngoodnes]

How many pipes can one smoke at one time? Haha i know...

 

[deluxestogie]

Pictures of yours in action would be neat, if and when you get them..

The bowl comes fully carbonized, and required no break-in.

Bob

 

[Havok]

Nice pipe & a great price! And a Canadian to boot!

 

[GreenDragon]

My Savinelli's are some of my favorites in my collection. Wish I had know about these sooner.

 

[jclif43]

I have a Rossi 8320 which I love. This is the stubby little Author shaped pipe (Savinelli 320 ).

 

[93rdCanadian]

Nice pipe, good to know! Ive been favouring the Etudiant versions of the Ropp pipes lately, I want to assume the lower price is due to a similar situation. Ill have to add a Rossi to my small collection, nice affordable pipe by the looks of it. Enjoy!

 

[Radagast]

I really like that style of rustication, especially with a good dark stain. Happy new pipe day!

 

[deluxestogie]

And I like Canadian pipes, because I like penguins.

Seriously, over the past decade, I've developed a preference for straight pipes (much easier to clean) that are unfiltered (no goopy commercial tobacco), and that are not only longer in their shank, but have larger bowls. Something I didn't mention about this new, Rossi pipe is that it will sit flat on a counter or table, even though it is not conspicuously flattened.

Bob

 

[Clatsopnehalem]

These are the first pipes I discovered and I got a second one once I learned how to properly clean a pipe by ruining my first one using water and alcohol lol also smokes some cheap stuff out of it that added to the gnarled flavor of the pipes draw. But I picked another and have only smoked quality from it and it’s a wonderful pipe for sure.

 

[93rdCanadian]

Something I didn't mention about this new, Rossi pipe is that it will sit flat on a counter or table, even though it is not conspicuously flattened.

Bob

Ah yes not needing a pipe stand makes it a win in my books!

 

[Davo]

Rossi pipes are fantastic. As are ropps - made with old stummels from the CC factory in st Claude. I really like their vintage line with horn stems.

 

[deluxestogie]

I just looked at a handsome, Ropp Sandblasted Canadienne. $75.

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Bob

 

[deluxestogie]

Sometimes I have no more backbone than a chocolate éclair. I just purchased a (French) Canadienne sandblast, by Ropp. I promise not to buy another pipe for at least thr...um...two years. Do Quebecois smoke a Canadienne?

I'll write up a Ropp Pipe review (new thread), after it has arrived and been tested.

Bob

 

[jclif43]

Sometimes I have no more backbone than a chocolate éclair. I just purchased a (French) Canadienne sandblast, by Ropp. I promise not to buy another pipe for at least thr...um...two years. Do Quebecois smoke a Canadienne?

I'll write up a Ropp Pipe review (new thread), after it has arrived and been tested.

Bob

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak!

 

[deluxestogie]

My flesh is just dandy. It was my spirit's fault. "Go ye with a pipe."

Bob

 

[Radagast]

Do Quebecois smoke a Canadienne?

Probably only in Montreal if at all, but there could be a law that they must only smoke french tobacco.

 

[93rdCanadian]

Sometimes I have no more backbone than a chocolate éclair. I just purchased a (French) Canadienne sandblast, by Ropp. I promise not to buy another pipe for at least thr...um...two years. Do Quebecois smoke a Canadienne?

I'll write up a Ropp Pipe review (new thread), after it has arrived and been tested.

Bob

I must say that I almost purchased one myself after following the link, they are good pipes, I'm not too fancy so they tend to really catch my eye and its hard to argue at that price.

 

[Mico]

I don't know any Rossis (so I can't talk about them), but I agree with the idea that Ropp pipes are very good. I have tried three different Ropps, and all of them were superb for their price. I own a Ropp churchwarden that is one of my favorite pipes.