Comoy Brand of our days

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Just a quick one,are Comoys produced now by Chacom in France or still in England, Thanks for tipping me off.

 

[blendtobac]

They're made in France, but so were some of the older Comoy's pipes. In fact, they're using some of the old Comoy templates for making the current production.
Russ

 

[didimauw]

I've been looking at a Comoy, and have been wondering the same thing! Great timing! Thanks guys.

 

[pagan]

Made in France but still just as good as some of the older ones, IMHO

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Thanks buddies, yet i'm noticing that nowaday Comoys aren't the cheapiest pipes you can get around, but I have feeling the price and the quality of this brand offers is more than satisfactory,,

 

[tschiraldi]

As a fan of the old Comoy's I, too, have been looking at them. If you get one, please share your thoughts on it.

 

[fitzy]

OH man I've seen a few Comoy's and Chacom's lately that I really like. I love those matte finishes they have on some of their lines.

 

[fitzy]

Is there much of a difference in quality between Chacom and Comoy pipes?

 

[fitzy]

I've bought my first Chacom lately and just saw another I really want to buy. The only thing holding me back is that I find the draw to not be quite as open as I like.

 

[papipeguy]

I believe that Chacom also makes the Rattray pipes. Frankly, the Rattrays are over priced and the drilling is off. My 2 Rattray's smoke OK but can't pass a pipe cleaner. There are better pipes for the money.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Fitzy:I have had similar experience with my two new lightweight Chacoms, other than that no complains so far

PapipeGuy: Complety agree with you,saying this I refer to my recent experience with two Rattrays from factory's Marling and Highland lines,though no drilling issues whatsoever, nevertheless, the firt(marlin) might have been a bit better finished for the price-the steam on this canadian model were a bit outlined,and with the latter more costly Highland model,I'm occasionally facing overheating issues,all this leads me to believe that same factorys Chacoms might even be better made yet usually are a bit cheaper.

 

[fitzy]

I got a Rattray for $59 from SPC when they were on sale and it is drilled perfectly and smokes great. I personally would have preferred if the draw was a bit more open but it still smokes great.
I'm in love with this Chacom Hand Made but for $160 I'd rather not take a chance of it not being a great smoker. In that price range and below I can get something like a Savinelli, Ascorti or Il Ceppo and be pretty much guaranteed of a great pipe.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Fitzy, what a gorgeous looking Chacom you've got there, Btw, my Rattrays Marlin* did com from that sale too, not at all bad for $ 60 (+ import tax)but in a sudden whim In traded it off and purchased instead one Rossi Lumberman for arrive of which I still keep waiting,,this gets on nerws