Capri pipes - anyone heard of them?

[schmitzbitz]

I've decided to address my PAD issues this week, and to that end, I've been hitting my local B&M's, looking for that perfect pipe. Amongst all the Petes and Brighams, Comoys and Charatans, Medicos and Grabows, I keep seeing these lovely blond little pipes, stamped simply with "Capri".

One of the B&M proprietors ventured a guess that they are maple, but I am hesitant to take his word on it, as he was also trying to convince me that Medico's are actually handmade Pete seconds. Any info on this maker? Anyone smoke one?

 

[unclearthur]

The only Capri pipes I am familiar with are a discontinued line from Sav. They were a very nice rusticated pipe that was just too expensive to produce. As for Medico being Pete seconds. BULLSPIT!

 

[python]

Aldo Velani has a line of pipes called Capri. I don't know anything about them or even if the one you're talking about is an Aldo Velani pipe.

As for Medico being Pete seconds. BULLSPIT!

+1

 

[bubbadreier]

Ask the proprietor if you can take a picture and then post it here! that would help a bunch!
And BULLSPIT is a kind way of putting it!

 

[schmitzbitz]

Yeah, they are definitely not the Sav or Aldo Velani Capri pipes, literally, the only defining mark on them is a stamp that reads simply "Capri". They seem to be about the same pricing as Medico's, ranging from $35 - $55. They fit a Medico 6mm filter, and offer a variety of shapes, but all smooth finishes.

 

[admin]

Yes, pictures would be good.
Don't tell anyone, but Dr. Grabows are Dunhill seconds.

 

[bowhatchie]

I knew that... and yellow bole's are Stanwell seconds......

 

[schmitzbitz]

I am planning to feed my PAD this evening, or tomorrow at the lastest, so I will attempt to get pics of one of these Capri pipes.
Don't forget, they are also all hand-carved!

 

[excav8tor]

Don't tell anyone, but Dr. Grabows are Dunhill seconds.

Indeed, and especially don't tell Dunhill!
p.s. BULLSPIT +3

 

[gianthogweed]

Yes I agree..Capris were a mid-grade Savinelli AND a name for ladies slacks made popular in I think the 50s or 60s....by the way I never knew a Savinelli that didn't smoke great

 

[unclearthur]

I have a Sav Capri that smokes very well.

 

[jayhp]

I have a capri myself ,it kind of resembles a danish look with a volcano style bowl. But then again, I may not be using the correct wording of description here.Either way, It smokes well and Im glad I bought it....

 

[greggors]

I don't mean to raise dead threads but I just bought a Capri myself. was only $25 smokes great and was trying to find more info. As schmitzbitz has said all it says on it is "Capri" I took a pic with my phone if it helps ( sorry for low quality )

and a close up which is hard to see from the bad pic..

 

[lonestar]

Not a bad looking pipe Greggors.

 

[bubbadreier]

Looks good!

 

[hobie1dog]

nice pot greggors

 

[greggors]

Thanks =) but does anyone have any info about "Capri"?

 

[lonestar]

The only thing I know about Capri pipes is, my buddy Greggors has one, and he loves it :lol:

 

[unclearthur]

Nice looking pipe indeed.

 

[schmitzbitz]

Greggors; I don't have any firm information, but this is what I was able to get out of the guy at one of my local B&M's (Westwood Mixer and Smokes, Poco).
-Majority of the pipes are rock-maple (same material used in Brigham filters), olive, or pear, not briar...he claims they are made by a major manufacturer, but wouldn't tell me who, nor would he let me peruse a catalogue (I plan to head to some more reputable shops this weekend to fulfill my PAD; see if I can't find out more along this line then)

-He calls them Canada's answer to Dr. Grabow; Canadian made, and only available in Canada, which would explain the lack of good firm information available

-ABS Stems