Picking Out My Next Savinelli PAD Purchase

[matchstickman]

I've got a birthday coming up later this month and the girlfriend and my parents have agreed to get me a pipe. I have a Sav 320 EX Baronet Bruyere pipe that I absolutely love, a pipe that is almost perfect in every way. I love the pipe so much that I am thinking about springing for another Savinelli that might be even more perfect. Its their Hercules line, Rhodesian shape. Tell me what you guys think:
Savinelli Hercules 510 EX
I was also looking at another one from the Baronet Bruyere line, almost the same pipe that I have except it is also the Rhodesian shape:
Savinelli Baronet Bruyere 510 EX
I like the finish on the Hercules a little better, but the chamber on the Baronet is just the tiniest smidge bigger (like barely noticeable) and is 20 bucks cheaper. Anyone have any experience with one being better over the other? In any case, Im looking forward to this birthday!

 

[matchstickman]

My ultimate goal is try and squeeze in both before the end of the month. That will really satisfy my PAD itch for a while because I have a major bug for a rhodesian style pipe and these two are just perfect.

 

[bigvan]

I'm sure these are both serviceable pipes. But if you're planning on getting both, why not combine the $$ and get something special? Just a thought.
And with their diamond shanks, I don't think either of these would be classified as "Rhodesians".

 

[thesmokindragon]

I have the Savinelli Baronet Bruyere 510 EX, two years

running and she is a fantastic, dedicated English blend smoker for

me.
The first is lighter but the .81 to. 80 in chamber diameter won't

be a big deal, it is the 2.5 to 2.8oz that might sway you ;-) but both

EX models, so large bacci pipes just the same....if you are an

English/Balkan blend smoker you will always benefit from larger

diameter chambers...so perhaps one of these and a nice

Pot-shaped one if you don't already have one of those...
both are great choices brother and have a very happy birthday

 

[numbersix]

Nice pipes, but the Hercules is my vote - mainly for the finish. FWIW, don't let a $20 savings decide for you—follow your gut. For me at least, I've got to love the looks of a pipe just as much as its smoking qualities, otherwise, I just don't use it as much.

 

[matchstickman]

I'm sure these are both serviceable pipes. But if you're planning on getting both, why not combine the $$ and get something special? Just a thought.

I kind of liked the idea of having the pair with the brown and black finishes, plus I just have a soft spot for Savinellis. I have always liked the way that they smoke and the way that they feel in my hand. If I could get my hands on one I would get a Boswell but I'm usually never online early enough to catch one that I really like.

 

[thesmokindragon]

This is the Sav Pot I have been eye'in for awhile now

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/savinelli/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=114215
Nice 1" chamber diameter, plus lower weight at 2.3oz, so if you like

the bent-pot shape, this one would also be a win-win at about $61.

 

[shawn]

Pipe N. that's a tough call for me. I have two Savs and love them both. Get what speaks to you. If I had to pick I would go with the Bruyere. I think?

 

[matchstickman]

.if you are an

English/Balkan blend smoker you will always benefit from larger

diameter chambers...

I am a pretty big English fan SD, and I am a big believer in the fact that a bigger bowl brings out a lot more flavor in complex blends, so this will probably be a good choice. I have also looked up these two pipes on pipes and cigars and they are a little cheaper but they are out of both pipes. I am seriously thinking about going ahead and pulling the trigger on the Hercules. The brown finish with the smooth rim really calls out to me.

 

[captainprophesy]

I vote for the Hercules as well... did you pull the trigger PN? because they are both out of stock

 

[cigrmaster]

How much do these go for? I am wondering because it may be possible to buy 1 or 2 estate pipes that will be of higher quality.

On all of these estate pipes, prices are usually negotiable.
http://briarblues.com/gl010.htm

http://briarblues.com/gl047.htm

http://briarblues.com/gl049.htm

http://pulversbriar.com/italian.html Caminetto #817191 and

Il Ceppo #1021011DB on same page

http://www.vikingclubpipes.com/ BIG SAVINELLI Autograph Dublin Lovat Freehand Estate Pipe 105.00 and on the same site

Vintage 1970's Caminetto Business KS Estate Pipe 98.00

 

[mthanded]

I like them both and have a few Savinelli's that smoke really well. I don't think you could go wrong with either one. I'm with Cigrmaster though, you could buy a couple of really nice estates and be just as happy. Let us know what you decide.