Savinelli Meile Honey Pipe, any thoughts?

[markw4mms]

I was looking around for ideas for a new pipe, (daughters request for a Christmas gift for me) and I came across this one:

I love Savinelli pipes, but I haven't bought a new pipe in a long time, and I've never heard of this line. Do any of you own one, or know someone who does? I just thought the pipe looked pretty cool. Here is the full description of it: http://www.cupojoes.com/cgi-bin/spgm?dpt=H&srch=KW&item=savmie611

 

[pstlpkr]

I like the stem and extensions.

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[markw4mms]

Yeah Lawrence, the stem is what really caught my eye as well. Overall, I really like the look of this pipe.

 

[yohanan]

No, I dont know anything about that particular pipe, But I have 3 savinellis in that shape, They all 3 smoke very well with no gurgle and pipe cleaners pass through the stems easily, That is a very nice looking pipe and believe it will do You very well. ::

 

[juvat270]

I own one in the straight billiard configuration. Its a really nice, good looking pipe. I haven't had any problems with mine. The honey / scent flavor is a tad gimmicky and its gone after you smoke the first bowl. But I like mine and the included tamper is kinda neat.

 

[pstlpkr]

The honey / scent flavor is a tad gimmicky and its gone after you smoke first bowl.

Is it a honey coating in the bowl as a cake starter?

 

[markw4mms]

The honey / scent flavor is a tad gimmicky and its gone after you smoke the first bowl.

That was probably the one thing that had me kinda worried, I figured if nothing else, it would probably be good for a VA blend, but if it goes away that easily, I'm not going to sweat it.

 

[markw4mms]

Is it a honey coating in the bowl as a cake starter?

One of the websites that had it just said it was infused with honey,that was the one thing had me hesitant about this pipe.

 

[juvat270]

Is it a honey coating in the bowl as a cake starter?

No and I'm not sure exactly what they use, but I think its some type of scent they spray or wipe on to the inner bowl that then soaks into the briar. The bowl is dry, bare briar that just has a an "off," sweet honey smell to it.

 

[juvat270]

it would probably be good for a VA blend

Thats what I thought when I bought it! Mine has kinda, sorta become my dedicated Orlik Golden Sliced pipe. It wasnt really intentional, I just noticed that every time I reach for the tin of Golden Sliced, that ends up being the pipe I use. ::

 

[markw4mms]

I would think it would be nice with some OGS, or maybe some HOTW.

 

[terry]

That's a nice looking pipe!

 

[olderthandirt]

I also have a 611, a KS, from the Champagne line. Solid shape as has been said. For myself, the stems used in the Honey line just never looked quite right. With beauty in the eye of the beholder though Mark, damn good pipe!

 

[markw4mms]

I also have a 611, a KS, from the Champagne line. Solid shape as has been said. For myself, the stems used in the Honey line just never looked quite right. With beauty in the eye of the beholder though Mark, damn good pipe!

I also looked at pipe from the Champagne line. The stem on the honey line is different for sure, I think that's what had me attracted to it. I haven't made a firm decision, and of course my daughter has the final say when she picks amongst my suggestions.

 

[igloo]

Cant beat the stem looks like honey to me . That is a good looking pipe .

 

[markw4mms]

Cant beat the stem looks like honey to me . That is a good looking pipe .

Thanks, the stem is supposed to look like honeycomb.

 

[bootlegbonvivant]

Mark, that's a wonderful looking pipe. Being that it's a Sav, I don't think you can really go wrong getting that in the first place. Besides, even if the honey infusion did stick around a little, at least you had a forethought of what kind of baccy to smoke in it.

 

[philip]

(daughters request for a Christmas gift for me)

The pipe looks just fine. I hope it turns out half as nice as your daughters.

 

[markw4mms]

Thanks guys!

 

[pentangle]

Miele in english means HONEY. Italian smookers have been not particularly made an impression by that kind of pipe.They think are made taking an eye to american market as italian market is slightly more traditional.Anyway why not ? Do you like it? Is the price good enough? Then go ahead

Maurizio
http://www.savinelli.it/miele-3