New Rossi Oom Paul

[Ethan]

Treating myself to a new pipe for my birthday which just past. Arrived today, along with some tobacco. Already had the first half a bowl to get the breakin started. Extremely impressed with the fit, and finish at this price point. The pipe bag it comes with is a joke, but I didn't even know 1 was included, so not a disappointment. I had to run a pipe cleaner through it 1-2 times, but a little moisture in the draft hole when smoking at 25 degrees doesn't seem out of the ordinary. Very comfortable to hold, and clench....there is a real possibility I will buy another from this series at some point, but will definitely be watching the brand overall. The bowl size on this is right in my comfort zone, and likely to make this a go to in my rotation.

 

[BrokenRecord]

Treating myself to a new pipe for my birthday which just past. Arrived today, along with some tobacco. Already had the first half a bowl to get the breakin started. Extremely impressed with the fit, and finish at this price point. The pipe bag it comes with is a joke, but I didn't even know 1 was included, so not a disappointment. I had to run a pipe cleaner through it 1-2 times, but a little moisture in the draft hole when smoking at 25 degrees doesn't seem out of the ordinary. Very comfortable to hold, and clench....there is a real possibility I will buy another from this series at some point, but will definitely be watching the brand overall. The bowl size on this is right in my comfort zone, and likely to make this a go to in my rotation. View attachment 66748

Savinelli/Rossi makes a nice pipe. Congrats.

 

[STP]

Enjoy. I’m a fan of Rossi ?

 

[verporchting]

I’ve been thinking about buying exactly that pipe. Never tried an Oom Paul before so I’ve been reluctant to spend much in case I didn’t care for the shape but don’t want to bias the experience by getting a dog, so Rossi seemed a good idea.

I’ve got a couple other Vittoria shapes and they are fantastic smokers especially considering how little they cost. Quality seems quite good if you don’t mind the choices of black rustication or nothing. I don’t mind at all. Nice pipes.

Glad you’re enjoying it! I may be joining you soon.

 

[Trainpipeman]

Congratulations on you new pipe.

 

[Cotton1]

Congrats on the new pipe. I'm encouraged by your posts as I just ordered two Rossi pipes yesterday.
There were two Savenelli shapes I have been saving up for and was hoping to catch a deal for IPSD..
One was not available anywhere and the other not much of a deal, so I got both in Rossi form for less than one Sav.

 

[Ethan]

I’ve been thinking about buying exactly that pipe. Never tried an Oom Paul before so I’ve been reluctant to spend much in case I didn’t care for the shape but don’t want to bias the experience by getting a dog, so Rossi seemed a good idea.

I’ve got a couple other Vittoria shapes and they are fantastic smokers especially considering how little they cost. Quality seems quite good if you don’t mind the choices of black rustication or nothing. I don’t mind at all. Nice pipes.

Glad you’re enjoying it! I may be joining you soon.

Black rusto finish is a plus for me. This is also my first classic Oom Paul shape. Will likely not be my last. Got a real thing for adding more bent shapes to my line up recently...

 

[Ethan]

Congrats on the new pipe. I'm encouraged by your posts as I just ordered two Rossi pipes yesterday.
There were two Savenelli shapes I have been saving up for and was hoping to catch a deal for IPSD..
One was not available anywhere and the other not much of a deal, so I got both in Rossi form for less than one Sav.

All the reviews I read were very good, my initial impressions echo that. I have had more complaints about pipes 3 times the $$. Enjoy

 

[Casual]

Is that an 8614? I’ve got a 614 that fits like a glove. Hangs very securely on walks, and effortlessly light on the teeth because of the shape. Great stuff.

 

[Ethan]

Is that an 8614? I’ve got a 614 that fits like a glove. Hangs very securely on walks, and effortlessly light on the teeth because of the shape. Great stuff.

It is indeed the 8614, and I agree 100%. Perfect jaw hanger, hardly notice the weight at all.

 

[mso489]

My wife gave me a Savinelli Hercules Oom-Paul, but I have two Rossi pipes I find excellent too. Your Rossi may be a version of my Hercules, the way the shapes are shared. It's a great pipe. I'd never have gotten an Oom-Paul (or a churchwarden) if my wife hadn't gifted me. I like my Oom-Paul, with its deep chamber, for dry burleys like Semois or Five Brothers, though it does well with most blends.

 

[Ethan]

My wife gave me a Savinelli Hercules Oom-Paul, but I have two Rossi pipes I find excellent too. Your Rossi may be a version of my Hercules, the way the shapes are shared. It's a great pipe. I'd never have gotten an Oom-Paul (or a churchwarden) if my wife hadn't gifted me. I like my Oom-Paul, with its deep chamber, for dry burleys like Semois or Five Brothers, though it does well with most blends.

I have been doing the breakin with a fairly straight forward burley/va blend. If not for my wife I would probably have never owned a meerschaum. I now have 2, the 2nd my daughter gifted me last year on Father's day.

 

[dcon]

Congrats! I have 10 Vittorias. No 8614, yet. They are all good smokers.

 

[verporchting]

Does it pass a cleaner? Just curious.

 

[Ethan]

Does it pass a cleaner? Just curious.

Through the stem, but not all the way into the bowl has been my experience so far. While smoking that does seem to be enough to deal with any moisture problems though.

 

[Mr_houston]

This is interesting. I’ve been thinking about a full bent or Oom Paul lately. I like the idea of the bowl top lower than my nose, so I can smell it. I’ve never smoked that shape either, and don’t want to spend a lot to try it.

So how is this supposed to work to clean it — wait until it cools and remove the stem?

 

[Ethan]

This is interesting. I’ve been thinking about a full bent or Oom Paul lately. I like the idea of the bowl top lower than my nose, so I can smell it. I’ve never smoked that shape either, and don’t want to spend a lot to try it.

So how is this supposed to work to clean it — wait until it cools and remove the stem?

To get all the way through to the tobacco chamber for thorough cleaning, let it cool, and remove the stem. I smoked 3 half bowls in it today, the last of which I switched to a cooling burning tobacco, and had 0 moisture problems or need run a cleaner in there during the smoke. If you are a clencher like me, these bent shapes are great due to how little pressure is needed to hold the pipe in your teeth. I picked it up on sale for $40, hard to find much to complain about.

 

[JLD66]

To get all the way through to the tobacco chamber for thorough cleaning, let it cool, and remove the stem. I smoked 3 half bowls in it today, the last of which I switched to a cooling burning tobacco, and had 0 moisture problems or need run a cleaner in there during the smoke. If you are a clencher like me, these bent shapes are great due to how little pressure is needed to hold the pipe in your teeth. I picked it up on sale for $40, hard to find much to complain about.

If you twist the pipe cleaner a little when it hangs up most of the time it will go ahead and pass on through. Not an uncommon problem with full bent pipes , no big deal.

 

[cshubhra]

Enjoy your new pipe ?

 

[coming to_falling too]

I have a few Rossi pipes. 2 Vittorias, a piccolo, and a Notte. All smoke great and paid no more than 65 for any. Would recommend. Great if you're on a budget or trying to flesh out a rotation for cheap.