Savinelli Antica Series

[Chasing Embers]

As a tribute to the history and legacy of their expansive shape chart, Savinelli has produced a limited-production line honoring some of the marque's oldest designs: the Antica. Presented in crisp, sandblasted finishes with walnut stains and vulcanite mouthpieces, the Antica celebrates 10 timeless Savinelli shapes, many of which were revived for this series. Today's fresh selection of Savinelli pipes includes 144 of these vintage models, ranging from shapes that hearken to Savinelli's roots, like the 915 KS, to the rare 125 variation. These unique Italian designs have been either discontinued or underrepresented in Savinelli's current catalog, all carefully curated and presented for new generations to enjoy.

-smokingpipes.com

 

[chilllucky]

Just when you try to get out....

 

[strave19]

The four square is tempting on this one.

 

[FurCoat]

I was going to pass right by these until I read your post. I'm going to take a closer look at these.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I should have mentioned that they are filterless and have vulcanite stems.

 

[solideogloria86]

First Savinelli I've been tempted by in a long time.

 

[JKoD]

Why is everyone here so good at causing over budget expenditures? Are some of you getting kickbacks? ?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Why is everyone here so good at causing over budget expenditures? Are some of you getting kickbacks? ?

Could be worse. I could introduce you to some artisans.

 

[STP]

I really like the Foursquare (506)… and no filter, which is a plus.

 

[JKoD]

Could be worse. I could introduce you to some artisans.

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Ok - stop. ?

I’m perfectly content with my middle road $100ish pipes. They do the job, and do it well. I do have a thing for Bent Billiards and Canadian shapes… straight apples and tomatoes/squat tomatoes, too. Maybe someday I’ll break into a artisan pipe with some dough - but, I’m honestly pretty content with smokes I get from $100ish pipes. I wonder if another $500 - $1000 makes that much of a difference. Perhaps to some, but I don’t know if it’s worth it. I smoke for pleasure, not collection - and sometimes I really think there is a difference in the benchmark. Perhaps a misguided opinion, but…

 

[Chasing Embers]

I wonder if another $500 - $1000 makes that much of a difference.

Not really. I haven't spent more that $170 for several years now on regular commissions and they're just as top notch as any pipe I've ever smoked. There's a four figure difference between these two, and I love them both equally.?

 

[JKoD]

Not really. I haven't spent more that $170 for several years now on regular commissions and they're just as top notch as any pipe I've ever smoked. There's a four figure difference between these two, and I love them both equally.?

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Bottom one the more expensive?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Bottom one the more expensive?

Yep.

 

[JKoD]

Yep.

I could tell. It didn’t need the extra accoutrements.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I could tell. It didn’t need the extra accoutrements.

Oh, but it's got a lapis lazuli mortise.?



The other has all of the accents by request especially the large chunk of deer antler.

 

[JKoD]

Oh, but it's got a lapis lazuli mortise.?

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The other has all of the accents by request especially the large chunk of deer antler.

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Wow, good looking pipe hole.

But, that’s not what I meant. I was talking about the can of tobacco and additional stem, or tamper ?.

 

[Streeper541]

First Savinelli I've been tempted by in a long time.

Me too. They are beautiful.

The only Savinelli's I have are a Regimental and a Tortoise. Those Antica pipes immediately remind me of my grandfather.

 

[didimauw]

That email excited me too. That's an extremely attractive line by Savinelli. I added one to my cart. But then I saw that my crypto finally made enough that I could afford a Punto Oro gold ( I've been waiting for months) and I promptly ordered one of those instead. ?

 

[anotherbob]

As a tribute to the history and legacy of their expansive shape chart, Savinelli has produced a limited-production line honoring some of the marque's oldest designs: the Antica. Presented in crisp, sandblasted finishes with walnut stains and vulcanite mouthpieces, the Antica celebrates 10 timeless Savinelli shapes, many of which were revived for this series. Today's fresh selection of Savinelli pipes includes 144 of these vintage models, ranging from shapes that hearken to Savinelli's roots, like the 915 KS, to the rare 125 variation. These unique Italian designs have been either discontinued or underrepresented in Savinelli's current catalog, all carefully curated and presented for new generations to enjoy.

-smokingpipes.com

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further proof my tastes in pipes is best described as into the classics.

 

[Merton]

not a huge Sav fan but this line is attractive. Bought the 915. The only one in that shape which had a hint of ring grain.