It depends on what side of the ocean you are.In usa probably you'll buy a Boswell, here in Italy two savinelli....................? Not! We buy a Castello if possible :wink:
I have 4 Boswells. I love them. One reason is that the flavor I get off the briar when breaking them in is great.
I have actually been tryimg to luck out on a Savinelli, just to see how they compare. So, I guess my point is that you will never know unless you give them a go,
Hackert & Bolkovec make some pretty sweet arz pipes brah...you can't go wrong with either of them, perhaps a lil higher in price depending on the style...Also the Boswell's smoke GREAT as well ::
It's setteled....I was done at Boswell's to take my buddy and I bought a gorgeous Double Ring Rhodesian. All smooth with no flaws or rustication. I'll post some pics later today.