Savinelli Bowl Sizes

jaytex1969

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Jun 6, 2017

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• Jul 18, 2017

• #1

Good morning, Dottle Makers.
I just snagged this pipe on evilBay.

Auction Link
My current Savinelli's have KS sized bowls. THis one is listed as an EX.
Which is bigger?
Is there a chart somewhere showing Savinelli bowl sizes?
Thanks.

 

fitzy

Lifer

Nov 13, 2012

2,937

28

NY

• Jul 18, 2017

• #2

I believe there are 3 sizes and I think EX is the largest. Regular, KS = King Sized and EX = Extraordinaire
http://www.pipephil.eu/logos/en/infos/savinelli-chart.html

 

mawnansmiff

Lifer

Oct 14, 2015

7,901

8,923

Sunny Cornwall, UK.

• Jul 18, 2017

• #3

Jay, I do hope for your sake that stem fits all the way into the shank :roll:
Regards,
Jay.

 

jaytex1969

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Jun 6, 2017

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• Jul 18, 2017

• #4

I did ponder that for a moment.
I took a calculated risk based on overall condition.
Worst case scenario, I am confident I can dremmel off enough of the stem to make it happy.

 

jaytex1969

Lifer

Jun 6, 2017

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• Jul 18, 2017

• #5

Thanks, fitzy!
For those who want the "cliff notes" version from the link:
regular (gr. 2.5 - 3),

KS: king size (gr. 3.5 - 4),

EX: extraordinaire (gr. 4.5 - 5)
I'm assuming these are capacities in grams for the bowls.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,211

60,666

• Jul 18, 2017

• #6

I have a couple KS, an Oscar Lucite prince and a 673 bulldog. I also have a Hercules, which may be an EX. All worthy smokers and not overweight.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

46,011

123,315

• Jul 18, 2017

• #7

I do hope for your sake that stem fits all the way into the shank

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Most likely buildup in the shank. Alcohol and a Q-tip cures that.

 

pipesmokingtom

Lifer

May 4, 2015

3,210

16

• Jul 18, 2017

• #8

18 bucks in that condition is a steal! I'd not worry at all about that shank/stem thing. Surely easily fixable - probably just by pushing it the rest of the way in. :lol:

 

jaytex1969

Lifer

Jun 6, 2017

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• Jul 18, 2017

• #9

That's what I figure/hope. All of you will surely hear my rant if that is not the case... :nana:
I can't imagine even build-up as clean as it looks. I'm guessing the seller, as some are in the habit of, did not exert pressure to seat it for fear of breaking it.
They'd rather that I break it after buying it!

 

dmcmtk

Lifer

Aug 23, 2013

3,672

1,714

• Jul 18, 2017

• #10

I'm guessing the seller, as some are in the habit of, did not exert pressure to seat it for fear of breaking it.
They'd rather that I break it after buying it!

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Two tricks for getting an easy fit for the stem after cleaning the mortise. Rub the tenon on a bar of Ivory soap or use a Number 2 pencil. The soap works better, I do it all the time with my pipes.
:wink:

 

mawnansmiff

Lifer

Oct 14, 2015

7,901

8,923

Sunny Cornwall, UK.

• Jul 18, 2017

• #11

"Rub the tenon on a bar of Ivory soap..."
So that's why folks complain about that 'Lakeland Essence' :nana:
Regards,
Jay.

 

jaytex1969

Lifer

Jun 6, 2017

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• Jul 22, 2017

• #12

Just a follow up. Pipe arrived today.

It's brand spankin' new and the parts seat together as intended. I'm very pleased.

The sucker IS huge but not too far off from the Roma 111 KS bowl size, honestly. This one has much more briar around that hole, though.
It's also my first saddle bit, IIRC.
It's probably headed into the reserve stash, at this point. I've not yet fabricated an excuse for putting another into rotation, but I'll work on it...

 

3rdguy

Lifer

Aug 29, 2017

3,478

7,318

Iowa

• Feb 24, 2018

• #13

How is it working out for you?
I have a 606 EX, love it. Thinking of getting a few more EX...

 

johnsteam86

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 1, 2018

271

0

• Feb 24, 2018

• #14

That was a steal. Nicely done.

 

seacaptain

Lifer

Apr 24, 2015

1,829

11

• Feb 24, 2018

• #15

I'm a huge Savinelli fan. I find their EX pipes to be a bit big though. Most of my current pipes are KS, which is the Goldilocks zone for me.

 

3rdguy

Lifer

Aug 29, 2017

3,478

7,318

Iowa

• Feb 24, 2018

• #16

Not an everyday pipe for me but if it is a blend I really enjoy I grab my EX and load a few pounds into it :puffpipe:

 

PaulTheScandinavian

Lifer

Jul 28, 2016

8,193

44,912

Finland-Scandinavia-EU

• Feb 24, 2018

• #17

+1 For Jay, that may be very obvious reason,

JayTexan: Congrats on the new acquisition hope you can live with EX size, most of my Savinellis are just their regulars and one Comoy's Canadian assumably equals the Savinelli size of KS, and due to this it gets rarely smoked.

 

cigrmaster

Lifer

May 26, 2012

20,248

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Sarasota Florida

• Feb 24, 2018

• #18

Great looking pipe at a steal. Load that bitch up and see how she smokes. You might find it is your best smoker, and then you will need to buy more.

 

jaytex1969

Lifer

Jun 6, 2017

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• Apr 7, 2018

• #19

I just now saw everyone's follow up posts from a month ago.
The pipe went into the strategic reserve for future use.
It's a heavy bugger. It won't likely be a travel pipe!
I considered it the other day when I was selecting a reserve pipe to begin using for my Potlatch endeavor, but opted for a more squat design.
I may eventually end up using it for one of the D&R type blends, uncased, drier ribbons that want to burn ultra fast.
I like my current rotation and I like having a variety of options in holding for future uses, so I'm not losing sleep over it, although I'm curious as to how it performs.
3rdguy, I have the 606KS and I really like it. It hangs effortlessly from my pie hole and rarely deviate from greatness.
Soon, I'll need a jumbo pipe rack for all these bigger briars...

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,211

60,666

• Apr 7, 2018

• #20

When there is such a thing as a reserve stash, it's time to stay away from ebay, but for eighteen bucks, who could resist. Great looking pipe.