My first Cavicchi

[StrangeVice]

I bought a barely smoked estate Cavicchi last week off of eBay. This is a first for the maker and also a first for Italian made pipes in general for me.

I'm impressed. I've only smoked a handful of bowls through this pipe and it's already amongst my favorite pipes thus far. After a few Peterson purchases (I like the look) I did not feel like I got my money's worth with it's nice to feel like I got a stellar pipe this time for the money spent even if it is a higher amount.

The only complaint I have is the weight. It's not unreasonable by any means for a pipe this substantial but it is on the heavy side for me. I clench all day. Fair trade though for such a pleasant tasting and smoking pipe. Not bad on the eyes either.

Here's to hoping it's all up hill from here!

 

[LeafErikson]

Congrats on the new pipe! You can’t go wrong with a high quality Italian briar pipe.

 

[StrangeVice]

Congrats on the new pipe! You can’t go wrong with a high quality Italian briar pipe.

Thanks! It certainly seems that's true if this pipe is anything to judge by. Perhaps it'll be joined by others soon.

 

[LeafErikson]

Thanks! It certainly seems that's true if this pipe is anything to judge by. Perhaps it'll be joined by others soon.

I’ve had good luck with Savinelli & Moretti pipes.

 

[thesmokindragon]

Thanks! It certainly seems that's true if this pipe is anything to judge by. Perhaps it'll be joined by others soon.

Radice, Ser Jacopo and Ardor - All solid smokers

 

[alaskanpiper]

Beautiful pipe, congrats!

 

[Sigmund]

Lovely pipe. I definitely have a thing for Italian pipes. Enjoy!

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Very nice…enjoy it for a long time. ️

 

[ssjones]

Not a great picure but that grain looks pretty strong - how many C's?
We don't see many here, but their grain can often outshine a Castello in a similar price point.

 

[StrangeVice]

Not a great picure but that grain looks pretty strong - how many C's?
We don't see many here, but their grain can often outshine a Castello in a similar price point.

I'll see if I can get a few more photos in this thread soon. It's CCC.

 

[Sigmund]

With estates in the EU Cavicchi often are more expensive than their Castello brothers. Of course condition and grading makes a difference. There are more Castellos to be found.

 

[Jmango]

Beautiful CC, looks exactly like one I once had! Congratulations!

 

[bluegrassbrian]

I love looking at new Cavicchis when they drop. They're almost all too large/heavy for my taste. Maybe one day..

 

[StrangeVice]

I love looking at new Cavicchis when they drop. They're almost all too large/heavy for my taste. Maybe one day..

I love large pipes but getting the proper weight is indeed a challenge and this one is about as heavy as I'm like to go. I find the trade off worth it here though.

 

[StrangeVice]

With estates in the EU Cavicchi often are more expensive than their Castello brothers. Of course condition and grading makes a difference. There are more Castellos to be found.

I haven't seen nearly the amount of Cavicchis in a condition I would buy as I have Castellos here in the states personally. I may give Castellos a try now after enjoying this pipe so.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

I love large pipes but getting the proper weight is indeed a challenge and this one is about as heavy as I'm like to go. I find the trade off worth it here though.

Oh yeah I've certainly been tempted before. For straight pipes I really don't like going over 35g. Thats like.. absolute maximum.
On bent pipes I'm more liberal- perhaps upward of 45g.

 

[StrangeVice]

I’ve had good luck with Savinelli & Moretti pipes.

I've actually found a few Moretti pipes that are quite the lookers. Perhaps I'll grab one soon. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[StrangeVice]

Oh yeah I've certainly been tempted before. For straight pipes I really don't like going over 35g. Thats like.. absolute maximum.
On bent pipes I'm more liberal- perhaps upward of 45g.

That sounds like a nice sweet spot. I've found straight pipes under 40g to be reasonable for myself. Bent pipes I'm more flexible with. This pipe comes in just a hair over 68g!

 

[LeafErikson]

Oh yeah I've certainly been tempted before. For straight pipes I really don't like going over 35g. Thats like.. absolute maximum.
On bent pipes I'm more liberal- perhaps upward of 45g.

I love your Musico collection

 

[LeafErikson]

I've actually found a few Moretti pipes that are quite the lookers. Perhaps I'll grab one soon. Thanks for the suggestions!

I actually just won a Moretti on eBay. Astonishingly, I was the only bidder and paid $101 shipped, $80 without shipping. I’ll post pictures when it arrives. The chamber is very small which is my preference.