Rossi: Mezzanotte (8627) (6mm) Tobacco Pipe

Rossi's "8627" is a robust bent Egg, placing a tall, curvaceous bowl at the fore of a slim triangular shank and comfortably bent acrylic saddle stem. The design is sleek, placing the robust bowl at the forefront with an engaging mix of soft curves and firm ridges.

Introduced in 2023, Rossi's Mezzanotte line is a no-nonsense series that prioritizes timeless traditionalism and a conservative presentation that draws focus to this pipe's line and form. Marked by a dark stain and rugged rustication, the Mezzanotte series appropriately translates to "Midnight" in Italian and offers just the right amount of texture in hand. It remains balanced between traditional Italian and English pipe making styles — the rustication calling to mind the dramatic, extra-craggy finishes often seen throughout Italian pipe making, but the lighter depth hewing closer to the stately English aesthetic — with the dark palette and grooved surface hiding any handling marks this piece might pick up over the years.