Comoy And Chacom

[JMcQ]

Are these two brands related? And how?

 

[scloyd]

Here's a history of Chacom. There is a relationship.
Pipe Chacom Saint-Claude - Créateur et distributeur de pipes en bruyère - https://www.pipechacom.com/historique.htm

 

[mso489]

Once you get to St. Claude, it's a small world. Comoy, Chacom (I own two of these), Ropp (I own one of these), Chapuis-Comoy (I used to own one of those). Because of the subject, I have the delusion of being able to use my ever rusty French to read this article.

 

[scloyd]

Because of the subject, I have the delusion of being able to use my ever rusty French to read this article.

It auto translates into English on my computer. I didn't realize it was in French.

 

[JMcQ]

It definitely seems like there's a lot of overlapping. I know Chacoms are still in production. Are Comoys?

 

[scloyd]

Are Comoys?

Yes, Actually they came out with a 2019 Christmas pipe I have my eyes on.

 

[mso489]

So far as I know, Comoy and Chacom are still producing pipes. I was alarmed to learn Butz-Choquin has closed down, another of the grand old names. PC still has a few to sell at 20% off. I've always thought French pipes were well above their price in quality.

 

[Celius]

Are modern Chacom pipes in general of a better quality than the modern Comoys?

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Are modern Chacom pipes in general of a better quality than the modern Comoys?

Depending on the grade they don't differ much if any

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Chacom and B Choqin are both operating, furthermore, I have reason to believe that Chacom is who produces currently Comoys branded pipes, in my experience with quite a number of various French makes,all I can say French-made pipes are above their price in quality, especially the briar what they use for their pipes.

 

[Celius]

Depending on the grade they don't differ much if any

I see.
Somehow thought that the modern Chacoms are of better quality.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

I see.
Somehow thought that the modern Chacoms are of better quality.

Chacoms can be wonderful pipes depending on the grade,( from 90$ and up)
If you want to be on the safe side and still keen to have a French-made pipe I'd urge you to take a look-see at the at Nuttenpipes.com his an artisan carver operating in France and does offer meticulously crafted pipes at a pretty reasonable price,his pipes do have some resemblance to Chacoms but arguably are better finished with a bit more open draw,yet I would presume he would ship to North American destinations as well,