Luciano pipes

[msandoval858]

At some point during my hiatus from pipe smoking, this line of pipes hit the market. I discovered them shopping around online and fell in love with the look of this one, figured it was worth the $100 gamble.
I absolutely love this pipe. I don't know all the details about the Luciano brand as I'm still pretty new to them but the fit and finish of this piece is superb. If you look close enough you can find some imperfections in in the briar in a few spots but for what I paid and how this smokes, I think this is a heck of a value. I quickly ordered another one from P&C which they accidentally sent me the wrong shape Luciano. Luckily for them, the one they sent, a very nice Lovat, was so nice I decided to keep it.
Anyone else have thoughts on Luciano?

 

[cigrmaster]

I am also coming back from a hiatus and have never heard of that mfg. It is a very nice looking pipe. Sounds like a hell of a bargain at a 100 bucks. By the way MS, were you ever on the cigar websites, your handle looks familiar because of the 858 in your name.

 

[grizzly86]

I don't know anything about them or own one, but that is a fine looking pipe. I'll have to check them out.

 

[msandoval858]

I have been on various cigar sites over the years but haven't been as active on them recently. Some of the egos of the guys on the sites I used to participate on really rubbed me the wrong way and I kind of fell out of it.
Glad to be here though. I'm sure I'll get to know plenty of you guys that enjoy both pipes and cigars!

 

[docrx]

I have a Luciano rhodesian with a dark brown stain and it is a beautiful pipe and excellent smoker.

 

[tbradsim1]

I bought a stubby and its a fine smoker,Tbradsim the old cajun

 

[brian64]

I have one Luciano, and I definitely agree they are superb quality for the price. I would be surprised if you could find a better new briar for the same money. This billiard was under $100.

 

[msandoval858]

I've got some money in PayPal and my eye on another... so close to picking up Luciano #3

 

[ohin3]

I have one and I love it. Love the aesthetics and it is a top notch smoker. Mine was under $100.00. I will buy more of them.

 

[rlunderhill]

Those are beautiful pipes. I have Italian pipes but no Luciano's. I may have to look them over and maybe add one to my collection.

 

[msandoval858]

Was poking around P&C last night debating another Luciano or another dose of TAD.
I now have a bunch of tins and 4 ounces of Larry's Blend on the way :roll:

 

[cigrmaster]

msandoval858, I also got tired of the cigar websites, I haven't been on them in over 4 years. I used to be a moderator at cigarfamily.com. It became a full time job playing nursemaid...lol. I am going to seriously look at those Luciano's, I love a good bargain.

 

[msandoval858]

cigarmaster, I was a member of CF back in the late 90's when it was still a very young forum. I met some good people there but it unfortunately ended with a really bad experience. The whole thing was just ridiculous. Those guys were like sharks just looking to tear someone apart.
Seems to be a much more friendly atmosphere here. I think I'll stick around

 

[docwatson]

Luciano pipes are the bargain in Italian briar IMHO. Sure they are machine made but hand finished like most pipes and that keeps the price in the really affordable range. The billiard that you showed is incredible, what a super cross cut grain. And I'm sure they'll smoke every bit as good as any $300+ pipe. Congrats on a fine specimen.

 

[cigrmaster]

msandoval858, I hear you, CF was pretty much a free for all back then. This group is definitely not like that. Everyone seems very respectful of differing opinions, and it seems like people go out of their way to be nice and welcoming to us newbies.

 

[admin]

Here's some content that can be found right here on Pipes Magazine:
Luciano Pipes - A Brief History and Review
Luciano Pipes Shape Chart

 

[msandoval858]

Kevin, thank you for the information. I'm really impressed with these pipes and I'm glad to see that the consensus is that they are a great value for the money.

 

[hobie1dog]

Darn, I was hoping to see a Hawkbill shape in there.