Savinelli's 2021 Collection

[Ryszard]

Just noticed Savinelli's 2021 collection on their website and got all excited:

New Collection - Savinelli official website

Scopri tutte le serie della nuova collezione Savinelli. Scegli quella che più ti rappresenta.

www.savinelli.it

I ended up really disappointed though, as they were all either too modern or cheap-looking for my taste.

What are your thoughts?

One Savinelli pipe that did catch my interest is a John Aylesbury 2021 special version available on the German market:

Savinelli Speranza 111 Edition 2021 | Savinelli | TABAK-KONTOR Leipzig

Savinelli Speranza 111 Edition 2021 Savinelli -

www.tabak-kontor.de

The price of around 216$ is a bit too steep for a "regular" Savinelli though... shame!

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

I like the look of the Bacco Rusticated, I love the way Savinelli do their rusticatation.

 

[BROBS]

Just noticed Savinelli's 2021 collection on their website and got all excited:

New Collection - Savinelli official website

Scopri tutte le serie della nuova collezione Savinelli. Scegli quella che più ti rappresenta.

www.savinelli.it

I ended up really disappointed though, as they were all either too modern or cheap-looking for my taste.

What are your thoughts?

One Savinelli pipe that did catch my interest is a John Aylesbury 2021 special version available on the German market:
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Savinelli Speranza 111 Edition 2021 | Savinelli | TABAK-KONTOR Leipzig

Savinelli Speranza 111 Edition 2021 Savinelli -

www.tabak-kontor.de

The price of around 216$ is a bit too steep for a "regular" Savinelli though... shame!

Most savinellis unless you get into the real expensive range look like toys. And most have that damned cavity for a filter that very few actually want.

 

[goldenmole]

Ha Ha: camouflage pattern on the stem! Actually on second thought: paired with a light natural colour I might even be tempted. Not sure Brobs what you mean by "look like toys"? Unlike this 2021 collection, they have a lot of classic lines that look very serious (for lack of a better word). Anyway: for me Savinelli's are always worth considering: I am looking for 9mm filter options, readily available in Europe, good quality and classic shapes in good quality for a reasonable price.

 

[Jwebb90]

I like the look of the Bacco Rusticated, I love the way Savinelli do their rusticatation.

I thought the same thing!

 

[kcghost]

For some reason I have never liked Savinelli's but they are good pipes at a price most can afford.

 

[anotherbob]

Most savinellis unless you get into the real expensive range look like toys. And most have that damned cavity for a filter that very few actually want.

that is how Grabows look to me. Like toys. And frankly I wouldn't be surprised to find out at least a few grabows are being used for bubbles.

 

[Ryszard]

I thought the same thing!

I'm also generally a fan of Savinelli's rustications, particularly the "Oscar Tiger" line is a personal favourite.
The colour on the "Bacco Rusticated" is just not really my cup of tea, but that's just my personal preference.

Ha Ha: camouflage pattern on the stem! Actually on second thought: paired with a light natural colour I might even be tempted. Not sure Brobs what you mean by "look like toys"? Unlike this 2021 collection, they have a lot of classic lines that look very serious (for lack of a better word). Anyway: for me Savinelli's are always worth considering: I am looking for 9mm filter options, readily available in Europe, good quality and classic shapes in good quality for a reasonable price.

I agree with this 100%. I think they offer fairly good factory pipes with decent enough quality control considering the cheap price tag of around 80$ for most of their standard models. It's true that almost all of their pipes are filtered, though they smoke without a filter just fine and they do mostly produce for the European market after all? I think they have a pretty wide selection from rather classic to modern-looking models too, so I can't say I share the sentiment about most of them looking like toys. I'd go as far as saying most of their pipes look and smoke way more expensive than they actually are. Almost all of my Savinelli pipes are excellent smokers and have exceeded their money's worth by far. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to be disrespectful towards Brob's opinion here... I'm just saying that Savinelli offers excellent everyday pipes that you can literally take just anywhere for a decent smoke without ever worrying about losing/ruining your 2k$ artisan pipes. It's just not the same thing.

 

[mintdragon]

Most savinellis unless you get into the real expensive range look like toys. And most have that damned cavity for a filter that very few actually want.

Everyone has their tastes for sure. They do have an included plug that shortens 6mm or 9mm cavities down to 3mm for those that prefer non-filter pipes. Regarding the lineup, I prefer a more conservative/classic style pipe, so the Bacco or "Collection 2021" are more in my interest range.

Ordered a 670KS Bacco (bent billiard) a few weeks ago, and it's a great 606KS older brother, great quality and classic styling (in my opinion) for $150. I get it if that is expensive for you friend, but reasonable for other Savinelli pipes I've purchased in the past.

But for sure agree with you that this year's releases are not super exciting as a group. Colorful stems, nude (no) finish, camouflage stems wasn't what I was hoping for.

 

[karam]

All the Bacco line looks good to my eyes, don't like the other lines at all.

I have 2 Savinellis, a 103 and a 626, both smoke extremely well. In fact the 103 is my first ever pipe, still smoke it a few times per week, with stellar results every time. They're both made to take filters but I use them without, and without the insert they provide.

Would pay for a new Sav at any time.