Cavicchi Craveings!

[orionpyoung]

Oh man, I'm hankering for a new pipe... when I can afford it. And I'm almost sure its gonna be a Cavicchi. How bout you folks on the forum convince me with pictures of you favorite Cavicchi pipes. How well do they smoke and what blends do you love in them!

 

[pstlpkr]

Here be mine matey:

I smoke a lot of Aros in them, particularly 1Q in the 5C Volcano.

Virginias in the Apple... seems to suit it very well, and the others when the hankering lays hold.

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[galeon]

That's a hell of a volcano, Lawrence. Kind of a mixture between a poker and a volcano. I might be in the market for one, soon. Are they drilled well and smoke cool?

 

[pstlpkr]

All of Claudio's pipes are perfectly engineered.

The grade difference is solely in the quality of the grain.

Every one is perfectly drilled, I've never seen one that wasn't drilled exactly right.

They smoke cool never any gurgle and they're light as well.

You can't go wrong.

 

[galeon]

They sound amazing. How do they compare to a Ferndown or a Castello in the same price range? Trying to figure out where to put it on my list of 'must-have' brands.

 

[pstlpkr]

That's tough to answer.

I have neither a Ferndown or a Castello.

I have four pipes that are roughly equal in quality.

First: My Ascorti New Line carved by Pepino Ascorti. (by the tobacco jar)

I was offered a grand cash for it... I couldn't sell. Tinder Box had it replicated and as I remember they sold for about $200 in the early 80's. My Ascorti and my Cavicchi Volcano are on par with each other. (second from the right front)

Then are my Texas made pipes the TRG White Ringed Volcano (first on the front right), a gift from some friends. One of Tim George's first pipes.

Lastly: My other Texas pipe made by Mark Tinsky "American Calabash"... beautiful grain. (top left, below)

 

[ssjones]

I had this 1C blasted pipe, bought as an estate. I never cared for the way this one smoked, too thin walls. It did have a very open draw. But, I would rank it below my Ferndown or Castello's (based on that one pipe experience). It sold quickly and I didn't hear any complaint from the buyer, so perhaps it was just me. I turned my nose up at a Rad Davis bought last month....so yeah, it could just be me.

 

[thesmokindragon]

His blasts~outstanding...engineering~perfect

 

[orionpyoung]

This one right here has got me hook line and sinker!

Gorgeous grain, and I love the plateau on the rim. If only smokingpipes.com did lay away.

 

[pstlpkr]

orionpyoung that is gorgeous.

Claudio has a knack for finding some great grain.

 

[ssjones]

Cavicchi smooth grain pipes appear to be even nicer than Castellos and priced far less.

 

[thesmokindragon]

Oh yeah!
This one is just push'in the PAD Dragon for me...

 

[pstlpkr]

Here's a little 2C that has me wishing.

 

[lonestar]

Cavicchi is one talented dude !

 

[topd]

I have one, and I think it's the lightest large bodied pipe I smoke! It's a cool smoker because

of it's size and rusticated style... dissipates heat very nicely. English or Balkan blends for

this pipe!

 

[orionpyoung]

Man, Daniela's rustication is beautiful! Gorgeous pipe you got there TopD.