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Post by dave g on Sept 27, 2018 6:03:38 GMT -5
Let’s see your Savinelli’s.
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Post by dave g on Sept 27, 2018 6:06:03 GMT -5
I’ll get it started. 320 Mega.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 27, 2018 6:19:02 GMT -5
That's a beauty. Did you take the photo yourself?
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Post by danno44 on Sept 27, 2018 7:23:00 GMT -5
I have many (7), not as many as johnlawitzke however here’s my best looking one. it was the first Punto Oro Natural 321 offered in the USA. Sometimes it pays to talk to the distributor in person...  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 7:25:48 GMT -5
Here's the 320 KS herd, the dirty half dozen on right. Far left standing at attention is a 2000 Collection. Good example of my weekly rotation. I'd probably be fine if these were my only briars.  |
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Post by joeman on Sept 27, 2018 8:39:13 GMT -5
That's a beauty. Did you take the photo yourself? Dave takes great photos of his pipes. Videos as well! |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Sept 27, 2018 9:08:34 GMT -5
I have 16 Savinellis. I’ll try and take a few group shots to post in the next couple days as it would take quite a while to post individual pictures.
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Post by papipeguy on Sept 27, 2018 10:06:28 GMT -5
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 27, 2018 10:58:32 GMT -5
The pipe in that third picture is lovely, papipeguy. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 27, 2018 11:09:59 GMT -5
...this is an unpopular opinion, but every Savinelli I've owned and smoked has been... less than satisfactory... and I have owned and smoked many over the years...
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 27, 2018 11:21:14 GMT -5
...this is an unpopular opinion, but every Savinelli I've owned and smoked has been... less than satisfactory... and I have owned and smoked many over the years... it's your experience though. I learning more and more that it's not one size fits all. There's a kind of marriage between the pipe and the pipe smoker. Some get along, others don't. |
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Post by haveldad on Sept 27, 2018 11:21:52 GMT -5
...this is an unpopular opinion, but every Savinelli I've owned and smoked has been... less than satisfactory... and I have owned and smoked many over the years... it's your experience though. I learning more and more that it's not one size fits all. There's a kind of marriage between the pipe and the pipe smoker. Some get along, others don't. Same to be said with Tobacco preference |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 27, 2018 11:40:34 GMT -5
it's your experience though. I learning more and more that it's not one size fits all. There's a kind of marriage between the pipe and the pipe smoker. Some get along, others don't. Same to be said with Tobacco preference Absolutely. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 11:58:55 GMT -5
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 27, 2018 13:13:09 GMT -5
Savinelli Series III Unfinished smooth Billiard....900 plus smokes....it’s fugly but an excellent smoker. Only other two I have with me here in Knightdale are my 2 recently purchased Savinelli Unfinished pipes......have more in Clayton.    WOW, Ted...that middle one got hit with the fill gun...didn't realize that the Sav's had that much fill in any one pipe. Hate fills. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 27, 2018 13:14:31 GMT -5
Love that 320 Mega (first picture). Sweet looking pipe!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 13:35:00 GMT -5
Savinelli Series III Unfinished smooth Billiard....900 plus smokes....it’s fugly but an excellent smoker. Only other two I have with me here in Knightdale are my 2 recently purchased Savinelli Unfinished pipes......have more in Clayton. WOW, Ted...that middle one got hit with the fill gun...didn't realize that the Sav's had that much fill in any one pipe. Hate fills. Walt, a total of 11 big fills......sent to me by none other than P&C just over 5 years ago. It’s a superb smoker....P&C should have sold the pipe as a Savinelli throw-out!! Because I had coated the briar with my bee’s wax mixture they would NOT exchange the pipe! It did develop a nice dark rich color due to the fact I rub the pipe down with my mixture after each use. The fills really stick out, but it’s a superb “ FUGLY “ smoker. Never did business again with P&C. The pipe is 32 smokes away from 1,000 uses👍👍👍👍👍 |
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Post by orley on Sept 27, 2018 13:47:43 GMT -5
I've had quite a few Savinelli's over the past years 35 years. I like them but for some reason I keep selling them after awhile. They don't smoke bad for me, I just grow tired of the style or looks. So for now here's the three I have. From the top, an unfinished bent pot, an Octavia panel, and a Giubileo d'Oro 320ks. Oddly the unfinished pot gets the most use.  |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 27, 2018 13:51:33 GMT -5
 I love this pipe for VA's. It's my only Sav, first of many though. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 13:55:21 GMT -5
I don't have any. Yet.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Sept 27, 2018 18:00:33 GMT -5
Here's 2 of them   |
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Post by dave g on Sept 27, 2018 18:41:35 GMT -5
That's a beauty. Did you take the photo yourself? Yes sir. I take a few artistic liberties for my instagram feed. |
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Post by dave g on Sept 27, 2018 18:43:52 GMT -5
My gang of 320’s  |
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Post by scrooge on Sept 27, 2018 18:50:39 GMT -5
He would of had a 7 day rotation but he gave me 2, YES gave me 2. You think I'm generous. LOL!
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Post by johnlawitzke on Sept 27, 2018 20:10:41 GMT -5
Here is my Savinelli collection. Obviously, I like Savinelli pipes...  L to R: De Luxe Milano 104, 313, 128  L to R: Artisan, Autograph Mignon, Autograph Mignon, Autograph 4  L to R: Sun Set 626, Giubileo d'Oro 514KS, Collection 2015 Smooth Natural #28 of 66, Straight Grain C 515KS  L to R: Punto Oro Smooth Natural 627, 128, 504, 702, Punto Oro Classic 207  |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Sept 27, 2018 20:49:42 GMT -5
...this is an unpopular opinion, but every Savinelli I've owned and smoked has been... less than satisfactory... and I have owned and smoked many over the years... Different strokes for different folks. My unpopular opinion is that Petes don’t grab me. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Sept 27, 2018 20:54:35 GMT -5
WOW, Ted...that middle one got hit with the fill gun...didn't realize that the Sav's had that much fill in any one pipe. Hate fills. Walt, a total of 11 big fills......sent to me by none other than P&C just over 5 years ago. It’s a superb smoker....P&C should have sold the pipe as a Savinelli throw-out!! Because I had coated the briar with my bee’s wax mixture they would NOT exchange the pipe! It did develop a nice dark rich color due to the fact I rub the pipe down with my mixture after each use. The fills really stick out, but it’s a superb “ FUGLY “ smoker. Never did business again with P&C. The pipe is 32 smokes away from 1,000 uses👍👍👍👍👍 I don’t recommend this for the faint of heart.... I find that Sav’s fill putty really stands out as a pipe darkens from use. I take an ultra fine point black Sharpie and color over the fill. Let sit 48 hours. Some of the black will wear off with handling but it darkens the fill enough to not be noticeable. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 21:32:37 GMT -5
Walt, a total of 11 big fills......sent to me by none other than P&C just over 5 years ago. It’s a superb smoker....P&C should have sold the pipe as a Savinelli throw-out!! Because I had coated the briar with my bee’s wax mixture they would NOT exchange the pipe! It did develop a nice dark rich color due to the fact I rub the pipe down with my mixture after each use. The fills really stick out, but it’s a superb “ FUGLY “ smoker. Never did business again with P&C. The pipe is 32 smokes away from 1,000 uses👍👍👍👍👍 I don’t recommend this for the faint of heart.... I find that Sav’s fill putty really stands out as a pipe darkens from use. I take an ultra fine point black Sharpie and color over the fill. Let sit 48 hours. Some of the black will wear off with handling but it darkens the fill enough to not be noticeable. John, thanks.....they really stick out!! I’m going to take your advice and cover up the 11 fills with a black sharpie. Like you stated....it will wear off and will look better then the light fills for sure👌👍 |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 27, 2018 21:42:42 GMT -5
Out of all the factory pipes, I have heard of a consistency in Savinelli's by smokers that leave all the others in the dust. I have only one newly purchased Sav, a Bing's favorite, and I have three estate pipes, all see regular use and all are fine smokers.
I gifted a Savinelli to JohnR that looked like Chesty Puller took it on every military campaign that he ever encountered...that briar had been to hell and back...John put the elbow grease to it and he enjoys it as a smoker...he did a great job rescuing it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 21:45:52 GMT -5
...this is an unpopular opinion, but every Savinelli I've owned and smoked has been... less than satisfactory... and I have owned and smoked many over the years... Different strokes for different folks. My unpopular opinion is that Petes don’t grab me. John, your not alone, I only own 2 now.....and I’m happy👍👍 |
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