What is the best Savinelli pipe?

[OzPiper]

I have only 2 Savinellis -

A Giubileo d’Oro shape 102 straight billiard with a tapered stem and gold band.


And a Silver series shape 616KS thick shanked bent billiard with a tapered stem


Both are fine smokers
I love the heft of the 616KS but it is too heavy to be a clencher

 

[sfduke]

320 EX

 

[judcole]

I've got a couple of 321s that I really like. It's a smaller 320 without a filter. I have a rusticated one like this, and a smooth, as well.

 

[tschiraldi]

Anything pre-balsa!
I’m partial to the old Nonpariel.

 

[InWithBothFeet]

Definitely the Lollo.. Best pipe for tactical situations... fits nicely in a grenade pouch.

 

[JKOPP4673]

Savinelli makes some really good pipes. I dig their Autograph Series and Punto Oro 320 KS and 673 Series. Hard to make a bad decision honestly. I’d consider a 320 as a must have pipe somewhere in the mix.

I see you are from RVA- what's your B&M in the area... Richmond really does not seem to have any good pipes stores.. all seem very cigar forward.... Let me know...

 

[PaulRVA]

I see you are from RVA- what's your B&M in the area... Richmond really does not seem to have any good pipes stores.. all seem very cigar forward.... Let me know...

Tobaccocheria Corti, Smoking Pipes, Novelli IT, The Danish Pipe Shop mostly.
Close B&M’s would be Georgetown Tobacco in DC,
Old Virginia Tobacco in Pentagon City DC.
Richmond hasn’t had a real Pipe Shop since 2010
Havana Connections does carry some C&D and Peterson blends.

 

[BlueMaxx]

Sooooo many variables.
What style blend?
What cut?
Is it for lunting?
Is it for a sit down session ?
Does tactile feedback in pipes matter?
How long do you wish the session to last?
Do you want 6 or 9mm filters or none at all?
See how complicated it can be?
Or otherwise just go to Savinelli's site or to another online dealer and see which one appeals to you.
Chances are if you stick with the hobby long enough you will by, trial and error, find the right fit.

I've got a couple of 321s that I really like. It's a smaller 320 without a filter. I have a rusticated one like this, and a smooth, as well.

NIce…all I have are 320's but have been curious about the 321….may have to spring for one.

 

[elvishrunes]

It’s whatever you like, and if you don’t it’s not good, no matter how good it is.

However, LOTS love this shape and many start with It, a 673. I’d like one one day, but have enough good pipes for now, but it’s on the deep list.

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/savinelli/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=650842

 

[elvishrunes]

Oh I too think Sav makes the best affordable pipes on the market.

 

[dottlejockey]

Good quality pipes. Whichever one you like best is the best answer here.
I've smoked a few and liked them all.
The one i still have currently is an autograph panel:

 

[Living Luggage]

I would just find the design that strikes your feels good button ( this week ) and go for it. I have not found a Savinelli that I was not completely satisfied with. I always smoke them without a filter, even though they are made to take one. and I don't use an adapter. I like the expansion chamber effect of that large hollow shank.

 

[MortarMessiah]

Giubileo d'Oro, Autograph, and Punto Oro are the highest grades. My favorites are:
311KS
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515KS
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111KS
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673KS
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Autograph example
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Another 673KS
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320KS
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I like the blue stem billiard with the smooth finish. Very cool

 

[super88piper]

I'll put another vote down for the 673...Great smokers...gotta have one...

 

[proteus]

My vote is a 320 KS (King Size) Author shape. To me a quintessential Savinelli shape. All my Sav are this shape alone.

 

[multitool]

So far...Bing's Favorite

 

[wyfbane]

If you have no aversion for estate pipes, I recommend Estellas. I love the rustication on those babies.

 

[wyfbane]

Had to get my phone for pics.

Estellas:



They come in a variety of sizes and shapes, but every one of mine smoke fantastically. I was lucky that my B&M had 2 for sale super early in collecting. They were actually the 4th amd 5th pipes I ever bought.

The 3rd pipe inever bought was a Sav Autograph. It is a great smoker, too.

Good luck on your quest. You can't really go wrong on a Sav.

 

[Sinzalot]

My trusty Sav 105, smaller bowl than most but a wonderful pipe.

 

[AroEnglish]

My trusty Sav 105, smaller bowl than most but a wonderful pipe.
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This is the right answer. I don't have one but I want one.