Savinelli Series III Natural Pipes

[bookn3rd5]

Hello all,
While looking through Savinelli Pipes after my most recent case of PAD the last few days, I noticed that pipesandcigars now has the savinelli seconds/natural/series III pipes again. These are basically unfinished pipes that they sell for a lower price - I actually have a nording billiard like this that smokes like a dream. What I love about them is that they color over time- gives unique character to the pipe. Anyways, consensus seems to be that they smoke really well and are a bargain for $50. I just purchased two pipes and am a bit low on funds, otherwise I'd also get one. But I thought I'd let everyone know because they have been relatively hard to find and a lot of people thought they quit producing them. Great option for a starter pipe in my opinion. I will list the link below!
-booknerd
Savinelli Naturals

 

[jmill208]

thanks. I've seen the unfinished Nording's as well and considered getting one to 'color'. Maybe I'll pop for a Sav instead. ::

 

[weezell]

Just bought a Dublin! Love these pipes...

 

[plateauguy]

I bought one last year from Pipe and Leaf. You won't be disappointed, it's a great smoker.

 

[waxmojo]

I bought one years ago. It was not only unfinished but not fit to be finished. One side of it had a huge flaw that was filled in. Many other spots also filled. It also was not drilled all that good. Very tight. To me it was a sold off rather than burned. Of course the ones now offered may be better and pictures certainly look better than the one I got but I would have been better off buying a few cobs.

 

[bookn3rd5]

Interesting to hear a con for these pipes, as most of what I have heard has been positive. Sorry to hear you got the short end of the stick - thanks for the comments though, perspective is important for those considering purchasing one. I have yet to get one of these - we will see.

 

[brass]

Well, at least if the pipe is unfinished, you'll know exactly what the blemishes in the briar are in number and severity. You can usually return it if not smoked.
I would assume there would be some pits or blemishes, or the mfr would keep the flawless block for a more expensive pipe.