I entirely agree on the Savinellis: great quality, wide array of choice, beautiful craftsmanship, no nonsense classic aesthetic, and at reasonable prices. I started out with one more than thirty years ago, and I’ve loved them ever since. Your Stanwells are also a great option, as are Petersons. ADDENDUM (edit): Just stumbled onto your excellent channel and immediately subscribed. Greetings from Greece! 🇩🇰🇬🇷
Hi Thomas. I agree with you - both in regard to Savinelli pipes in general, and in regard to the Savinelli 673 specifically. John Harden (Matches860) gave some excellent advice when he recommended Savinelli pipes. I haven't made the jump into custom-made artisan pipes, even though some look very nice. And a big reason I haven't made that jump is because I'm so happy with my Savinelli pipes.
Nice choice. I’ve have not smoked a Savinelli but they are very sought after. I enjoy the classic look and shapes like you do. I hope you continue to produce videos.😎 I have many Charles Rattray 9mm filter pipes in briar and love each one of them. Happy New Year!
Well said my’ol mate 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊👍👍 At least a third of my collection….are (about 70) Savinelli pipes…affordable…great quality control…extraordinary brilliant designs…works of art…they are the first address for a tobacco pipe….in the whole World 😄😉💨💨💨🇮🇹
I've just come across you channel yesterday, I really enjoyed this vid, I'm fairly new to pipes (just under 2 years). I'm currently at a similar point with the Savinelli's where I moved from my original Cob to a 626, this was my only pipe for a while, until I picked up a second Savinelli (can't remember the number). I'm currently debating picking up a 320 for a different experience.
The weight issue is more true as compared to basic or hand-made pipes, I think, which can be quite a bit heavier. Brands of the same level are more or less comparable. Big Ben and Peterson are similar in weight overall. I have found Vauen to be on the heavier side, though not uncomfortable and, for the most part, quite enjoyable. Then, there is also the shape. Some shapes are by size and design lighter, e.g., for hands-free smoking, while others can be either heavier, bulkier, or both. So, e.g., of the Savinellis, my Siena is quite bulky, but light, while my old and trusted Aurelia (almost an Antique now, second pipe I bought back in 2000) is slightly heavier, while smaller. Probably my absolute lightest (and also one of my top three) is the 207 Avorio; I have yet to smoke a lighter pipe. But here's the thing: it is actually the same weight as one of my bent Big Bens, and yet I *perceive* the Avorio lighter. This is because of the shape and balance, not actual weight. Savinelli pipes are indeed excellent, won't argue with that. Superior, in my view, to many others. Actually, I would rate them higher than Dunhill which are, of course, excellent, but are massively overpriced, with a pipe comparable in quality to a higher-tier Savinelli costing two or three times more. I have yet to find a good reason to shell out £600 on a pipe. I will add a small caveat. You can find an off the rack, cheaper pipe which could be excellent in quality, even superior to branded ones. Where the problem lies is that this is hit and miss, and a matter of chance, while an established pipe-maker offers a certain consistency of quality. So, buying a Savinelli, or even a Vauen carries with it quality guarantee, it will always be a good pipe. And if something is or goes wrong, they can replace it. With a mystery pipe you are essentially leaving it to chance.
I’m a new pipe smoker, a Savinelli 601 was my first pipe and I love it. Never be hesitant to buy quality. I’m waiting on my second pipe, a Peterson. Now I’ll pause for a spell before I geek out and buy more. That’s what hobbies are for, geeking out!
Savinelli is a great company and with an excellent customer service. If I have the chance, I'll make a video telling my experience with them, tonight. Cheers
I have 32 pipes in my collection, and 15 are Savinellis. I smoke most of them on a regular basis and am partial to Lumbermen, Canadians, and Lovats, with a few bents thrown in for variety. The quarter bent pots are good smokers, too. For the money and quality they can't be beaten. I have a few artisan pipes bought as estates, and I enjoy them a lot. Variety is the spice of life.
I don't have an 802, but I do have an 815 and an 804. They are great smokers. I don't think I've ever seen an 802, but I'll check them out.@@theblishknovk
32 is a good enough sized collection that your experience would be beneficial to me in the form of a particular question: If you could only keep 1 of those 32 pipes to smoke out of... which one would it be? The answer would save me from spending thousands of dollars to find that 'best out of 32' pipe, and I would be in your debt, sir.
I started smoking a pipe about 2&1/2 months ago, and I have 3 Savinelli churchwardens so far. I agree with you, I'm very pleased with thier quality and with the way they smoke.
More than half the pipes in my rotation are Savinelli pipes. I have the 673 in Alligator Red. It is a beautiful pipe, smoked great right out of the box and is my favorite pipe.
I have 3 savinelli pipes. I can't say they are my favourites. I wanted to love peterson but they are always misshapen. Rattrays and barling pipes are my absolute favourites though. Especially barling. They have great shapes sizes and looks. Saying all of this my favourite pipe was made for me by Chris @oisasou briars here in youtube... the man is amazing... hands down the best pipe i have ever smoked in my life.. thanks for the video and opening up the discussion 😀
Great looking pipe, I have a few Savinelli’s my favorite is my Clark’s Favorite it keeps smoke dry and cool, bowl a little small but it helps me pace myself. I also have a Peterson 2019 Christmas that is great and I added a filter to it by boring out the stem myself works great - I have a Nordik too but not as fond of that one only because of shape - It’s easy to get carried away you will have many more, it can’t be avoided :)
I have two Savinellis and love them. I smoke them when I can sit and not clench them. The rest of my pipes are from Paul’s Pipe Shop in Flint, Michigan, their Cayuga line. Those smoke great and cost less than $100. On average, $65-75. I don’t mind chewing on them, dropping them and dinging them up. There’s a time and place for both. Nice video!
I ordered a Savinelli Rusticated Churchwarden for $85 I think it was, from their official site. I saw some other pipes there in the $65 - $90 range, but you gotta really dig around.
My Savinelli journey didn’t start so well. My 1st and only Savinelli is a 320KS, and the draft hole at the button came to me at under 2mm, and trying to get the flame drawn down to light the tobacco was like trying to suck a thick malted shake through a straw. When I took the stem off I could barely feel air being blown thru it. I had to drill out the hole on the button end up to the bend with a 2.5mm drill bit. After doing that the air flows through it very good now. I’m not giving up on Savinelli, but unfortunately didn’t have the best first impression.
Oh yes. I have four Rossi's and five Savinelli's. To be honest my Rossi's smoke just as good as my Savinelli's. Most of my collection is vintage Dr. Grabows, vintage Kaywoodies, old Willards, and some Mastercraft pipes. I have a few John Middleton pipes from the 40s and 50s also. But my Savinelli's and Rossi's get smoked the most.
I have three Savinelli’s, my latest is the Bings Favorite Rustic. It’s a wonderful little pipe! But I found a wonderful artisan pipe maker that has a real niche pipe worth checking out. His pipe name is “Grunewald Pipes” and you can see him on his TH-cam VR’s under “Pipes of Old”, check out his pipes! Pipe on!
The SAV 673 KS Roma was my first Savinelli. I love it. Out of the 3 SAV's I have it is my favorite. Have one very similar to the one you smoked in the vid, has the Tortuga stem. They are great pipes for sure.
Wholeheartedly agree with you. I have every one of the 673 models, the Duca Carlo variant, and several Rossi 8673s. The Savinelli Roma 673 KS, aka George Bruno's "Sultanelli", is the very best of the lot.
I was interested in the Tortuga for looks. I'm curious about the cute little cap that it comes with. Is that only for when it's cold and on the shelf and empty to keep dust out? Or is there a secondary use for the cap? Will the cap fit on while it's loaded?
Sav are certainly the worlds best factory pipes, for colours, shapes, finish and price…. Can’t disagree there. I like Peterson too, and some good affordable metal work, but Sav is #1.
I have two 121 KS and two 673 KS out of the 11 Savinelli in my collection. I have two of the 920 KS that I really like too and would highly recommend. I’ve never smoked a Savinelli I didn’t like.
@@DerekMoore82 out of the three I find the 920’s are less forgiving and can smoke a bit hot if you pack too tight or smoke too fast. The chambers are cone shaped as opposed to straight walled, and the walls can be thin around the halfway point. The 121 and 673 are pretty consistent and more forgiving to user error. If you put all three in front of me, I would probably choose the 673 with the 121 a very close second.
I made the jump to Savinelli...and landed flat on my face. My 'el cheapo' Legend cobs smoke just as good as that pretentious line up. They are supposed to take a 6mm filter. Uh huh. I had to put a 6.5mm drill bit into the shank to make the filters fit. Then to my chagrin, I find there is a plastic sleeve inside the shank. Which I removed and now the filters fit OK. Poor design IMO. And $12 as opposed to $115, makes cobs a far better option. At least for me. I'll stay with the cobs, thanks! I've got a Vaun Natural, and it is great.
I can't use cobs because of my bad habit of smoking too fast and heavy. The heat builds up too much and breaks the cob for me. I've tried 3 and all of them burnt out within 2 days. Wouldn't be an issue for someone who puffs the proper pace, but I can't help myself.
Og de er jo også bare så pæne ik! 673'ern er helt klart den næste pibe jeg køber, udelukkende for at have mig en 'Friday-Savinelli' til ære for afdøde Matches860, og heldigvis kan man købe Haunted Bookshop Cake i Tyskland!
I entirely agree on the Savinellis: great quality, wide array of choice, beautiful craftsmanship, no nonsense classic aesthetic, and at reasonable prices. I started out with one more than thirty years ago, and I’ve loved them ever since. Your Stanwells are also a great option, as are Petersons. ADDENDUM (edit): Just stumbled onto your excellent channel and immediately subscribed. Greetings from Greece! 🇩🇰🇬🇷
Hi Thomas. I agree with you - both in regard to Savinelli pipes in general, and in regard to the Savinelli 673 specifically. John Harden (Matches860) gave some excellent advice when he recommended Savinelli pipes. I haven't made the jump into custom-made artisan pipes, even though some look very nice. And a big reason I haven't made that jump is because I'm so happy with my Savinelli pipes.
Nice choice. I’ve have not smoked a Savinelli but they are very sought after. I enjoy the classic look and shapes like you do. I hope you continue to produce videos.😎 I have many Charles Rattray 9mm filter pipes in briar and love each one of them. Happy New Year!
I have three, they are great.
Well said my’ol mate 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊👍👍 At least a third of my collection….are (about 70) Savinelli pipes…affordable…great quality control…extraordinary brilliant designs…works of art…they are the first address for a tobacco pipe….in the whole World 😄😉💨💨💨🇮🇹
I've just come across you channel yesterday, I really enjoyed this vid, I'm fairly new to pipes (just under 2 years). I'm currently at a similar point with the Savinelli's where I moved from my original Cob to a 626, this was my only pipe for a while, until I picked up a second Savinelli (can't remember the number). I'm currently debating picking up a 320 for a different experience.
The weight issue is more true as compared to basic or hand-made pipes, I think, which can be quite a bit heavier. Brands of the same level are more or less comparable. Big Ben and Peterson are similar in weight overall. I have found Vauen to be on the heavier side, though not uncomfortable and, for the most part, quite enjoyable.
Then, there is also the shape. Some shapes are by size and design lighter, e.g., for hands-free smoking, while others can be either heavier, bulkier, or both. So, e.g., of the Savinellis, my Siena is quite bulky, but light, while my old and trusted Aurelia (almost an Antique now, second pipe I bought back in 2000) is slightly heavier, while smaller. Probably my absolute lightest (and also one of my top three) is the 207 Avorio; I have yet to smoke a lighter pipe. But here's the thing: it is actually the same weight as one of my bent Big Bens, and yet I *perceive* the Avorio lighter. This is because of the shape and balance, not actual weight.
Savinelli pipes are indeed excellent, won't argue with that. Superior, in my view, to many others. Actually, I would rate them higher than Dunhill which are, of course, excellent, but are massively overpriced, with a pipe comparable in quality to a higher-tier Savinelli costing two or three times more. I have yet to find a good reason to shell out £600 on a pipe.
I will add a small caveat. You can find an off the rack, cheaper pipe which could be excellent in quality, even superior to branded ones. Where the problem lies is that this is hit and miss, and a matter of chance, while an established pipe-maker offers a certain consistency of quality. So, buying a Savinelli, or even a Vauen carries with it quality guarantee, it will always be a good pipe. And if something is or goes wrong, they can replace it. With a mystery pipe you are essentially leaving it to chance.
I’m a new pipe smoker, a Savinelli 601 was my first pipe and I love it. Never be hesitant to buy quality. I’m waiting on my second pipe, a Peterson. Now I’ll pause for a spell before I geek out and buy more. That’s what hobbies are for, geeking out!
Nice review. Just received my first Savinelli for Christmas and have not yet smoked it, but plan to soon.
Savinelli is a great company and with an excellent customer service. If I have the chance, I'll make a video telling my experience with them, tonight. Cheers
I have 32 pipes in my collection, and 15 are Savinellis. I smoke most of them on a regular basis and am partial to Lumbermen, Canadians, and Lovats, with a few bents thrown in for variety. The quarter bent pots are good smokers, too. For the money and quality they can't be beaten. I have a few artisan pipes bought as estates, and I enjoy them a lot. Variety is the spice of life.
I am lusting after the Savinelli 802 Canadian. Had one in my hands the other day. Stunning. Saw a 321 next to it i want bad as well.
I don't have an 802, but I do have an 815 and an 804. They are great smokers. I don't think I've ever seen an 802, but I'll check them out.@@theblishknovk
32 is a good enough sized collection that your experience would be beneficial to me in the form of a particular question:
If you could only keep 1 of those 32 pipes to smoke out of... which one would it be?
The answer would save me from spending thousands of dollars to find that 'best out of 32' pipe, and I would be in your debt, sir.
I started smoking a pipe about 2&1/2 months ago, and I have 3 Savinelli churchwardens so far. I agree with you, I'm very pleased with thier quality and with the way they smoke.
More than half the pipes in my rotation are Savinelli pipes. I have the 673 in Alligator Red. It is a beautiful pipe, smoked great right out of the box and is my favorite pipe.
I have 3 savinelli pipes. I can't say they are my favourites. I wanted to love peterson but they are always misshapen. Rattrays and barling pipes are my absolute favourites though. Especially barling. They have great shapes sizes and looks. Saying all of this my favourite pipe was made for me by Chris @oisasou briars here in youtube... the man is amazing... hands down the best pipe i have ever smoked in my life.. thanks for the video and opening up the discussion 😀
Good chat. Can't go wrong with a savinelli. Hope you're having a good week
Great looking pipe, I have a few Savinelli’s my favorite is my Clark’s Favorite it keeps smoke dry and cool, bowl a little small but it helps me pace myself. I also have a Peterson 2019 Christmas that is great and I added a filter to it by boring out the stem myself works great - I have a Nordik too but not as fond of that one only because of shape - It’s easy to get carried away you will have many more, it can’t be avoided :)
I have two Savinellis and love them. I smoke them when I can sit and not clench them. The rest of my pipes are from Paul’s Pipe Shop in Flint, Michigan, their Cayuga line. Those smoke great and cost less than $100. On average, $65-75. I don’t mind chewing on them, dropping them and dinging them up. There’s a time and place for both. Nice video!
I ordered a Savinelli Rusticated Churchwarden for $85 I think it was, from their official site. I saw some other pipes there in the $65 - $90 range, but you gotta really dig around.
Savinelli pipes are a great value. Beautiful, unique-looking, good quality pipes for an affordable price.
My Savinelli journey didn’t start so well. My 1st and only Savinelli is a 320KS, and the draft hole at the button came to me at under 2mm, and trying to get the flame drawn down to light the tobacco was like trying to suck a thick malted shake through a straw. When I took the stem off I could barely feel air being blown thru it. I had to drill out the hole on the button end up to the bend with a 2.5mm drill bit. After doing that the air flows through it very good now. I’m not giving up on Savinelli, but unfortunately didn’t have the best first impression.
Rossi is a great option too (made by Savinelli)
Oh yes. I have four Rossi's and five Savinelli's. To be honest my Rossi's smoke just as good as my Savinelli's. Most of my collection is vintage Dr. Grabows, vintage Kaywoodies, old Willards, and some Mastercraft pipes. I have a few John Middleton pipes from the 40s and 50s also. But my Savinelli's and Rossi's get smoked the most.
I have three Savinelli’s, my latest is the Bings Favorite Rustic. It’s a wonderful little pipe!
But I found a wonderful artisan pipe maker that has a real niche pipe worth checking out.
His pipe name is “Grunewald Pipes” and you can see him on his TH-cam VR’s under “Pipes of Old”, check out his pipes! Pipe on!
The SAV 673 KS Roma was my first Savinelli. I love it. Out of the 3 SAV's I have it is my favorite. Have one very similar to the one you smoked in the vid, has the Tortuga stem. They are great pipes for sure.
Wholeheartedly agree with you. I have every one of the 673 models, the Duca Carlo variant, and several Rossi 8673s. The Savinelli Roma 673 KS, aka George Bruno's "Sultanelli", is the very best of the lot.
I was interested in the Tortuga for looks. I'm curious about the cute little cap that it comes with. Is that only for when it's cold and on the shelf and empty to keep dust out? Or is there a secondary use for the cap? Will the cap fit on while it's loaded?
Sav are certainly the worlds best factory pipes, for colours, shapes, finish and price…. Can’t disagree there. I like Peterson too, and some good affordable metal work, but Sav is #1.
I couldn't quit grinning watching you 😊
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience.
Hello!
Very nice video and pipes, thx for sharing greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 🔥 💨 💨💨
I’ve only got a few Savinellis. They’re each very good pipes.
Great video. Love my Savinelli's as well!
Best way to describe it is, we prefer a gentleman’s pipe. That’s how I describe the type of pipes that I like.
Savinelli 626... A little incredible companion...
My first briar was a Savinelli 616KS. Didnt realize how massive it was going to be until i got it. Thiccc & sexy.
I own a few Savinelli's and all are great smokers, some smoke better but none smoke bad.
savinelli 315 ks - one of the best pipes i‘ve ever smoked.
I just bought this but in the alligator blue. Can't wait to get it
I have a savi 320 eleganza and a savi St Nicholas and I love them both
I love Savinelli for very similar reasons and I think my next step will be to check out the Punto Oro line. Thanks 👍
Why does the Punto Oro line cost so much more than the others?
@@DerekMoore82 better quality briar
@@Matt_RVA Ah, thanks!
@@DerekMoore82 prices are becoming ridiculous. I think they just raised prices again… Punto Oro used to cost $180.
I have two 121 KS and two 673 KS out of the 11 Savinelli in my collection. I have two of the 920 KS that I really like too and would highly recommend. I’ve never smoked a Savinelli I didn’t like.
Do you find that some get hotter and others remain cooler? If so, can you point me in the discrimination of the cooler ones? Thanks!
@@DerekMoore82 out of the three I find the 920’s are less forgiving and can smoke a bit hot if you pack too tight or smoke too fast. The chambers are cone shaped as opposed to straight walled, and the walls can be thin around the halfway point. The 121 and 673 are pretty consistent and more forgiving to user error. If you put all three in front of me, I would probably choose the 673 with the 121 a very close second.
@canadablake Thank you sir! Just ordered a Savinelli Roma Lucite 673 KS Rusticated for $88.
@@canadablake So loosely packed bowls smoke cooler than tightly packed? I've been packing pretty tight, I'll try packing loose, thanks!
@@DerekMoore82 nice choice!
I'm with you! Great video! 👍
Check out the savinelli 320
What kind of tobacco did you have in your pipe? New piper looking for good recommendations
Is that the Friday savinelli model?
It’s cool! You didn't want to try Peterson?
In fact i really want to. Eventually i will buy a Peterson. They speak to me
I made the jump to Savinelli...and landed flat on my face.
My 'el cheapo' Legend cobs smoke just as good as that pretentious line up.
They are supposed to take a 6mm filter. Uh huh.
I had to put a 6.5mm drill bit into the shank to make the filters fit. Then to my chagrin, I find there is a plastic sleeve inside the shank. Which I removed and now the filters fit OK.
Poor design IMO.
And $12 as opposed to $115, makes cobs a far better option. At least for me.
I'll stay with the cobs, thanks!
I've got a Vaun Natural, and it is great.
I can't use cobs because of my bad habit of smoking too fast and heavy. The heat builds up too much and breaks the cob for me. I've tried 3 and all of them burnt out within 2 days. Wouldn't be an issue for someone who puffs the proper pace, but I can't help myself.
@@DerekMoore82 Sorry...I don't buy that. Were they Chinese knock-offs, or MM's?
@@sunriseboy4837 They were some cheap junk from the local tobacco cove, not sure where they were made. Could've been China.
@@DerekMoore82 The sticker on the bottom will tell all. If it ain't MM, then it's a knock-off.
What pipe is the bent one please? Looks classy.
Appears to be a 614
Thanks for the video! We have similar taste!
Og de er jo også bare så pæne ik! 673'ern er helt klart den næste pibe jeg køber, udelukkende for at have mig en 'Friday-Savinelli' til ære for afdøde Matches860, og heldigvis kan man købe Haunted Bookshop Cake i Tyskland!