Author Shaped Popularity??!!

[irishearl]

Comoy's Old Bruyere

That's quite nice. Haven't seen too many authors outside of the 320 which really attract me, though.

 

[ssjones]

Here's a favorite,a 2013 Vollmer & Nillson author.

 

[edger]

Some of these pipes are beautiful, but I find authors too short and thick.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Some of these pipes are beautiful, but I find authors too short and thick.

I can appreciate the preference, but those features are what I am drawn toward.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Not a true author, but definitely my preferred shape. Just paid the seller and on the way soon I trust.

 

[jewman22]

So, my Hercules arrived Tuesday. Fit and finish is very nice, pretty good grain, rustication is well done.
But holy poop is this thing massive. I mean I've got some good sized hands, and this thing is just insane. But oddly enough, it isn't heavy at all, very easy to clench. It came pre-carbon coated, which is kinda annoying, but hey, most pipes are these days. Plus I gotta free t-shirt, so that's a bonus.

My first smoke went very well, not to wet, very cool, very smooth, great draw. I chose GLP Lagonda for the occasion, and I found it actually helps kinda spread out some of the flavours, giving me time to truly appreciate all the nuances of the blend.

I can see this becoming 1 of my go too pipes. Give me about a month to break it in and I will post a writeup about it. With pictures of course, just to keep your attention.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

So, my Hercules arrived Tuesday. Fit and finish is very nice, pretty good grain, rustication is well done.
But holy poop is this thing massive. I mean I've got some good sized hands, and this thing is just insane. But oddly enough, it isn't heavy at all, very easy to clench. It came pre-carbon coated, which is kinda annoying, but hey, most pipes are these days. Plus I gotta free t-shirt, so that's a bonus.

My first smoke went very well, not to wet, very cool, very smooth, great draw. I chose GLP Lagonda for the occasion, and I found it actually helps kinda spread out some of the flavours, giving me time to truly appreciate all the nuances of the blend.

I can see this becoming 1 of my go too pipes. Give me about a month to break it in and I will post a writeup about it. With pictures of course, just to keep your attention.

Thank you for your first use review. Which finish did you choose? Congratuations.

 

[ssjones]

So, my Hercules arrived Tuesday. Fit and finish is very nice, pretty good grain, rustication is well done.
But holy poop is this thing massive. I mean I've got some good sized hands, and this thing is just insane. But oddly enough, it isn't heavy at all, very easy to clench. It came pre-carbon coated, which is kinda annoying, but hey, most pipes are these days. Plus I gotta free t-shirt, so that's a bonus.

My first smoke went very well, not to wet, very cool, very smooth, great draw. I chose GLP Lagonda for the occasion, and I found it actually helps kinda spread out some of the flavours, giving me time to truly appreciate all the nuances of the blend.

I can see this becoming 1 of my go too pipes. Give me about a month to break it in and I will post a writeup about it. With pictures of course, just to keep your attention.

The Save 320 lists at close to 3 oz and just over 80 grams - that is pretty big by my standard (and the reason I sold my 320 to someone here). I track the grams measurement carefully when choosing a pipe, if it is over 55, I know I won't like it, so that became my benchmark.

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

Brebbia - Noce - Fat Bob - 9mm Filter Pipe

GQ Tobaccos specialising in Artisan & Factory Tobacco Pipes, Boutique Tobaccos, Snuffs and other smokers accessories

www.gqtobaccos.com

I've got the Fat Bob in the mail now.
The only larger Authors that I know of cost at least three times as much.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Brebbia - Noce - Fat Bob - 9mm Filter Pipe

GQ Tobaccos specialising in Artisan & Factory Tobacco Pipes, Boutique Tobaccos, Snuffs and other smokers accessories

www.gqtobaccos.com

I've got the Fat Bob in the mail now.
The only larger Authors that I know of cost at least three times as much.

Outstanding. Please give us a review when possible.

I am more of a holder than clincher and the rounded author shape and angle just feels comfortable. I am finding I also like fat lovat shapes with saddle stems.

 

[Gus]

I have only one, an olive wood from Aldo Velani, great smoker, but not great fan of this shape

 

[jewman22]

Here is the Pic straight from SP that I bought. My own pics will follow after I have it broken in.

 

[jewman22]

The Save 320 lists at close to 3 oz and just over 80 grams - that is pretty big by my standard (and the reason I sold my 320 to someone here). I track the grams measurement carefully when choosing a pipe, if it is over 55, I know I won't like it, so that became my benchmark.

I gather that you usually clench then? I find straight pipes no matter how light to be awkward to clench. Half to full bent are much easier I find, as the weight is not as far out.(lever effect)
But I usually only clench when reaching for either my lighter or Czech tool, so not for very long, most of the time the button doesn't go beyond the teeth.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I gather that you usually clench then? I find straight pipes no matter how light to be awkward to clench. Half to full bent are much easier I find, as the weight is not as far out.(lever effect)
But I usually only clench when reaching for either my lighter or Czech tool, so not for very long, most of the time the button doesn't go beyond the teeth.

Just thinking, but perhaps the bent pipes redistribute the weight so that they are not as heavy as they appear.

 

[jewman22]

Just thinking, but perhaps the bent pipes redistribute the weight so that they are not as heavy as they appear.

Distribution of weight based on distance from the fulcrum point. 2 pipes the same weight, 1 straight and 1 full bent. The full bent will feel lighter in comparison simply do to the arc bringing the balance point closer to the fulcrum point(where you clench becomes the fulcrum point).
Kinda like holding a spoon straight from the end vs in the middle. Or like holding a 2x4 straight out.
The more distance between the fixed point and the end of the object will give the illusion or the feeling of it being heavier.
Now since bent pipes are in overall length, shorter than a straight pipe of the same weight, the tend to feel lighter when clenched but the same when held. Due to where the weight is positioned.

I probably didn't word this very well, I know what i'm trying to say it's just not coming out very well. LOL.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Distribution of weight based on distance from the fulcrum point. 2 pipes the same weight, 1 straight and 1 full bent. The full bent will feel lighter in comparison simply do to the arc bringing the balance point closer to the fulcrum point(where you clench becomes the fulcrum point).
Kinda like holding a spoon straight from the end vs in the middle. Or like holding a 2x4 straight out.
The more distance between the fixed point and the end of the object will give the illusion or the feeling of it being heavier.
Now since bent pipes are in overall length, shorter than a straight pipe of the same weight, the tend to feel lighter when clenched but the same when held. Due to where the weight is positioned.

I probably didn't word this very well, I know what i'm trying to say it's just not coming out very well. LOL.

You did well explaining.

 

[ssjones]

Here's my Savinelli Giubelio D'Oro Straight Grain, a member here bought it.



And a Chris Asteriou that was also sold here, to a member.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

If there is anything I do not like about the Savinelli Author it is the size of the bowl opening. Here pictured is a G. Meneto beside a Wally Frank I found. Notice the size difference.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I am a hypocrite.

While saying I was going to just use the pipes I have, in the back of my mind I wanted a Peterson and one with an "army" miount made from acrylic. Nostalgia and my Scots-Irish heritage set in...LOL!!

Having looked at hundreds of options, I discovered Peterson's Derry line and settled on a sort of hybrid between an author, prince, and apple branded as a "rustic" a more smooth rustication.

I really didn't need or want another author and I had decided something besides smooth would be nice. Anyway, this one seems to check all the boxes. I'll call it my "retirement pipe" a present to myself.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

If there is anything I do not like about the Savinelli Author it is the size of the bowl opening. Here pictured is a G. Meneto beside a Wally Frank I found. Notice the size difference.
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The diameter of most Savinelli 320s that I’ve seen are in excess of 0.90”, which is a fairly generous diameter. Is yours smaller?