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Smooth light brown pipe, classic straight poker model with black methacrylate mouthpiece. Group 4 rating. The pipe is stylish and very elegant with a dark colour that enhances its beautiful grain and also makes it refined. It is medium/large in size and stands out for its more than capable bowl, which provides excellent smokeability in any situation. Its lightness makes it ideal for smoking while walking or sitting comfortably in an armchair. It has beautiful flaming throughout the bowl, although it is slightly lost on one side. Its compactness makes it ideal for carrying around all day. Accustomed to Ceppo's generous sizes, this is a very pleasant and welcome breath of fresh air. An incredibly beautiful pipe to look at and very pleasant to hold. It is also very practical as it has a flat bowl underneath, allowing it to be placed down without falling over. Ceppo smooth pipes are characterised by beautiful grain, which varies in density depending on the classification group. In my opinion, Ceppo is one of the most underrated artisan workshops, offering fabulous value for money.
Franco Rossi bought the Il Ceppo factory from Giorgio Imperatori in 1995. In the past, he had collaborated with Bruto Sordini, the owner of the Don Carlos factory, and with Guidi Giancarlo of the Ser Jacopo company, who had originally founded the Mastro de Paja factory. Like most Italian pipe makers, Franco Rossi does not brand his pipes with his name, but with the words Il Ceppo, which refers to the origin of the briar pipes. Although his pipes are similar in shape to those of the aforementioned brands, Franco Rossi has developed his own personal style, characterised by faceted bowls, which are rarely found in Italian pipes. Franco Rossi and his sister produce 1,500 pipes a year, almost half of which are exported to the United States, where the Il Ceppo brand is, understandably, very well known. All his products boast meticulous workmanship, excellent performance and a surprisingly affordable price.
The pipe for sale is exactly the one shown in the photos. Once sold, as it is handmade and therefore unique, the pipe will be removed from the website. The actual colour of the pipe may vary slightly from the photo as each monitor has its own colour tone. The dimensions have been measured accurately but may vary by a millimetre, either more or less.