I have one Savinelli and two Rossi's. Rossi's are awesome pipes for the price. I see some really nice Radice pipes on here and that's got me wanting one!
I have a Rossi Notte 8114, it's a great pipe and provides a nice, long smoke. And the price is hard to beat for such a nice pipe.I’ve not yet dabbled in Italians. The only one I have is a pocket pipe that is only marked “Rolex” over “Italy”. I’ve only smoked it a couple times.View attachment 256165
I have been eyeballing Sav 114/Rossi 8114 after hearing how well they seem to smoke.
Recent events have adjusted budget so I’ll be eyeballing for a while.
I love the Rossi Vittoria line so cheap but so good if I ever see one as an estate I'd grab it but I wonder if SP would even bother listing them as they were so cheap to begin with or for that matter why anyone would ever get rid of one, great smokers.I have a Rossi Notte 8114, it's a great pipe and provides a nice, long smoke. And the price is hard to beat for such a nice pipe.
And now I own both of these lovely pipes that I bought from you and I absolutely love them!There are definitely a lot of great Italian carvers out there.
Cavicchi and Castello are on my radar next to purchase. The Italians make great pipes.
Pipedia has a pretty extensive list, not sure if it’s covering everyone, and gets updated regularly.
Italian Pipe Brands & Makers A - C - Pipedia
pipedia.org
In the 80s I had a Savinelli.
Two years ago I had this Posella Brandy I bought at LePipe.it I sold.
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Also two years ago, again bought from LePipe.it, I had this Passcucci Lovat I sold.
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And now I own both of these lovely pipes that I bought from you and I absolutely love them!
Love that Radice RindThere are definitely a lot of great Italian carvers out there.
Cavicchi and Castello are on my radar next to purchase. The Italians make great pipes.
Pipedia has a pretty extensive list, not sure if it’s covering everyone, and gets updated regularly.
Italian Pipe Brands & Makers A - C - Pipedia
pipedia.org
In the 80s I had a Savinelli.
Two years ago I had this Posella Brandy I bought at LePipe.it I sold.
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Also two years ago, again bought from LePipe.it, I had this Passcucci Lovat I sold.
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Now at present, I only have these two Radice.
Radice Rind Straight
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Radice Clear Bent Dublin made with Baldo Baldi briar aged over 20 years.
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These are all the Italians I’ve owned to date...
I have the same pipe! An amazing smoker and VERY light.Savinelli is probably the most represented Italian brand in my stable (5), but I have also added a couple of Brebbias and one Castello (so far!)
Brebbia: Serie '1960' Nera Sabbiata (1005)
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