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Vauen stems from Germany’s oldest tobacco pipe manufacturing company, tracing its roots back to the founding partnership of Karl Ellenberger and Carl August Ziener in Nuremberg, 1848. Out of the Ellenberger-Ziener partnership soon came the Vauen make itself, which grew to become Germany’s largest and most enduring pipe brand – a title that it continues…
While some pipe-makers take inspiration from the natural world, or from the technologies of present and past, few of them in the contemporary seek to represent these forms in their work. Czech artisan Ondrej Bárta of Moonlight pipes does just that, in a way that recalls the intricate, figural carvings of briar pipes from the…
Originally a science teacher in California, Nathan Armentrout began making pipes in 2009 and has since emerged as one of North America’s most talented, high-grade artisan pipe-makers. Inspired by Denmark’s legendary carvers, Nathan’s designs continue the legacy of the Danish pipe-making movement into the present day and expand that legacy through his own unique interpretations…
While some pipe-makers take inspiration from the natural world, or from the technologies of present and past, few of them in the contemporary seek to represent these forms in their work. Czech artisan Ondrej Bárta of Moonlight pipes does just that, in a way that recalls the intricate, figural carvings of briar pipes from the…
Though I’m not sure who made it, I’ve a strong suspicion that this particular meerschaum had a very specific inspiration for its design: the “320” shape made by Savinelli. Like the 320, it is a distinctly chubby author shape, with this one also having the advantage of being able to nicely color over time. This…
Named for the company’s home township, Brebbia was founded in 1953 by Enea Buzzi, an alum of Savinelli’s manufacturing division. Still in operation 70 years later, Brebbia is one of Italy’s oldest extant pipe companies, with production still being undertaken using simple lathes and traditional methods of hand finishing. More recently, Brebbia has also collaborated…
The House of Rattray was originally a tobacconist, opening in Perth, Scotland, in 1903, under the oversight of Charles Rattray. House of Rattray soon became a blending house (whose blends are still sold to this day under the Rattray’s name) and a purveyor of Rattray-brand pipes, made for the tobacconist by established English pipe makers….
Though I’m not sure who made it, I’ve a strong suspicion that this particular meerschaum had a very specific inspiration for its design: the “320” shape made by Savinelli. Like the 320, it is a distinctly chubby author shape, and even features a rustication style similar to certain Savinelli models. This pipe is completely unsmoked….
Ryan Alden is an artisan pipe-maker from Texas in the United States. Something of a renaissance man, Alden is not only an extremely talented pipe-maker, but also someone trained in fine arts and other crafts, such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, and leather-working. For us in the pipe world, however, it is his hand made smoking…
Though I can’t be sure who made this meerschaum, it does have an enjoyable plumpness to it, reminiscent of Savinelli’s famous 320 author shape. It is also completely unsmoked. Details: Length: 5.2″ / 132.0mm Bowl Width: 0.78 / 19.81mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ / 33.02mm Weight: 2.1oz / 62g
American artisan Mark Tinsky first came to prominence as a pipe-maker during the late 1970s, when he and Curt Rollar founded the appropriately named American Pipe Smoking Co. Tinsky and Rollar’s partnership continued until 1990, when the pair split amicably, with Tinsky retaining ownership of the company. In the early 21st century, Mark Tinsky began…
Gigi pipes occupy an interesting position in the history of Italian pipe-making. The story begins with the founding of Sociedade Rovera, a pipe-making company in Varese, Italy, by the Rovera family. As members of the Rovera family left to start their own ventures, the dynasty associated with the name would be split into several companies;…
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
Custom-Bilt pipes were originally created in the early 20th century by Tracy Mincer, an American pipe-maker. Later adopting the slogan, ‘As Individual as a Thumbprint,’ Custom-Bilts were each rusticated by hand, giving them their signature rugged look, and ensuring that no two Custom-Bilts were exactly alike. Today, these pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history…
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously offered high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
Michel pipes were store-brand pipes made for Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. Over the years, several prominent pipe-makers made pipes for Maison Michel, such as Charatan, Barling, and others. This particular Michel is a compact and relatively lightweight author shape. Perfect for shorter smokes,…
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously offered high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously offered high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe…
Vauen stems from Germany’s oldest tobacco pipe manufacturing company, tracing its roots back to the founding partnership of Karl Ellenberger and Carl August Ziener in Nuremberg, 1848. Out of the Ellenberger-Ziener partnership soon came the Vauen make itself, which grew to become Germany’s largest and most enduring pipe brand – a title that it continues…
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously offered high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
Gigi pipes occupy an interesting position in the history of Italian pipe-making. The story begins with the founding of Sociedade Rovera, a pipe-making company in Varese, Italy, by the Rovera family. As members of the Rovera family left to start their own ventures, the dynasty associated with the name would be split into several companies;…
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously offered high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
Originally a science teacher in California, Nathan Armentrout began making pipes in 2009 and has since emerged as one of North America’s most talented, high-grade artisan pipe-makers. Inspired by Denmark’s legendary carvers, Nathan’s designs continue the legacy of the Danish pipe-making movement into the present day and expand that legacy through his own unique interpretations…
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously offered high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously offered high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
Chacom is one of France’s most historic and iconic makes. Its founders, the Comoy family, began their career as boxwood pipe-makers in the early 1800s, before briar had even been discovered, with Henri Comoy (of Comoy’s fame) emigrating to England in 1879 and founding the country’s first briar pipe factory. In 1922, Henri and his…
Chacom is one of France’s most historic and iconic makes. Its founders, the Comoy family, began their career as boxwood pipe-makers in the early 1800s, before briar had even been discovered, with Henri Comoy (of Comoy’s fame) emigrating to England in 1879 and founding the country’s first briar pipe factory. In 1922, Henri and his…
Chacom is one of France’s most historic and iconic makes. Its founders, the Comoy family, began their career as boxwood pipe-makers in the early 1800s, before briar had even been discovered, with Henri Comoy (of Comoy’s fame) emigrating to England in 1879 and founding the country’s first briar pipe factory. In 1922, Henri and his…
We seem to run across a Benton once a month, and each seem nicer than the last. While refreshing my memory on Benton the maker, I read on the Pipes Magazine Forum where someone referred to Benton as “Chicago Dunhills”. I thought the nickname was witty and fitting. Chicago Tobacconist Iwan Ries stocked Benton as…
While today COA is known for their cigars, that wasn’t always the case. COA employed some of the best master carvers in Turkey. This beautiful bent author is a true lattice pipe, meaning the outer part of the bowl has been carved around the inner bowl. The trademark CAO inlay is in the stem and comes…
Eric Klodt is an American artisan pipe-maker, who became immersed in the world of high-grade pipes in 2009. After studying with key figures in the contemporary American artisan movement, such as Rad Davis, Grant Batson, Nate King, and Michael Lindner, Klodt began producing his own high-grade smoking pipes, each inflected with the skills passed down…
We’re fairly certain Cucciola was made in Italy in the 1970s. The rustication and horn bit gives this bent author a rugged feel. Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 19.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 2.3oz / 67g
Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
Along with names like Barling, Charatan, and Dunhill Sasieni holds a special place in the history of English smoking pipes – one near to its very beginnings. So the story goes, Sasieni himself worked for Dunhill during its early days. But eventually he left Dunhill, having his own ideas about how pipes should be made,…
Crafted from premium block meerschaum, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot features intricate double and triple mountings of 925 silver. Impressively sized, these pipes seamlessly blend beauty with functionality. Meticulously hand-carved by a Turkish Meerschaum Master, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot is designed for connoisseurs who appreciate life’s finer things. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.0mm Bowl…
At a cursory glance, you might mistake this for a typical MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe pipe, but it’s far from ordinary! Behold the unique 1 of 1 jumbo Deluxe, boasting an impressive length of just under 8 inches. Combining the dimensions of a Canadian with an Author bowl, this jumbo meer stands out. Additionally, it features…
We appreciate the impact of your feedback, and we are thrilled to introduce the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe, the pinnacle of premium meerschaum pipes you’ve been eagerly anticipating. Our primary objectives for these pipes were threefold: to redefine the fittings commonly found in modern meerschaum pipes, to offer larger bowls, and to incorporate both filtered and…
This pipe has an interesting backstory. A few weeks back we received a message from a customer stating that we sent them the wrong pipe. We of course went into action to correct our mistake and emailed the customer. When we received the pipe back, we found that it wasn’t the wrong pipe, but the…
A festive presentation fit for the season, the 2023 edition of the Saint Nicholas series elevates a range of Savinelli’s most popular shapes with a dark burgundy stain, concise rustication, and a mouthpiece of deep blue acrylic. A complex accent of nickel and white acrylic completes the aesthetic, echoing the look of snow and tinsel….
Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 23.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 58g Stem Material: Vulcanite
Crafted by Savinelli, the Rossi Sera series provides new and experienced pipe smokers alike with a high-quality, accessibly priced line of quintessential Italian designs in a timeless finish. This 8320 Author model wears the line’s rugged rustication and medium-walnut stain, elevated by a thin nickel accent band and traditional jet-black acrylic stem. Details: Length: 5.44 in./138.18…
Polished smooth, finished in a dusky grey and fitted with sleek black acrylic stems that won’t oxidize, Rossi’s Notte line presents a charming, tasteful style in which to offer great Italian designs at an easy price. With the “8320” the traditional Author shape is presented in all its stout and charming glory, with a rotund,…
We appreciate the impact of your feedback, and we are thrilled to introduce the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe, the pinnacle of premium meerschaum pipes you’ve been eagerly anticipating. Our primary objectives for these pipes were threefold: to redefine the fittings commonly found in modern meerschaum pipes, to offer larger bowls, and to incorporate both filtered and…
Very Nice Old American Pipe Nomenclature had Faded Removable Stinger Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 19.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.1″ Weight: 33g
The iconic 320 Author shape has become synonymous with the renowned brand, Savinelli. While the nomenclature may have worn off over time, this pipe’s quality and craftsmanship remain outstanding. Despite minor imperfections, it continues to exude charm and elegance. Take note of the fill on the bottom of the stummel, which adds a unique character…
One of the more classically-inclined series in Savinelli’s lineup, the Siena features warm stains and jet-black acrylic stems, all dressing stout renditions of their popular shapes, as well as 9mm drilling to accommodate a variety of filters. Here the “320” Author, one of Savinelli’s best-selling shapes, is offered in this charming series. MSRP: $142.50…
With its soft, supple curves, stout proportions, and modest bend, it comes to no surprise that Savinelli’s “320 KS” has long been one of our best-selling shapes. It’s finished here in the tasteful garb of the Roma, featuring a dark, crisp rustication paired to a warm, adularescent lucite stem. MSRP: $132.50 Measurements &…
By taking timeless shapes and and pairing them with bright, army-style mounts and royal blue stems, Savinelli has created a modern take on a classic concept with the Eleganza series. Available in a smooth and glowing natural finish or a dark and decadent rustication, these gems are sure to be an instant hit. MSRP: $155.00…
Marked by a dark stain and rugged rustication, Rossi’s Mezzanotte series appropriately translates to “Midnight” in Italian, offering an elegant, all-black color palette and inviting texture in hand. The line offers a wide variety of rotating Rossi shapes, so they’re perfect for customers interested in a reliable, everyday pipe — with the Italian marque’s popular…
Derived from the Italian word for “dove,” Savinelli’s Paloma line elevates a number of popular Italian shapes with a one-of-a-kind acrylic stem of swirled caramel, cream, and natural beige hues — its bold patterns echoing the bird’s distinctive banding. This 320 KS Author model is offered in the line’s Smooth Brown colorway, featuring a warm…
The “321” is essentially a scaled down version of the ever-popular “320 KS” Author shape, maintaining that signature designs inherent soft curves and stout proportions, only in a handier size. With the “One Starter Kit”, Savinelli offers this shape in either a medium-walnut smooth finish or the dark auburn rustication seen here, included with its…
The “321” is essentially a scaled down version of the ever-popular “320 KS” Author shape, maintaining that signature designs inherent soft curves and stout proportions, only in a handier size. With the “One Starter Kit”, Savinelli offers this shape in either the medium-walnut smooth finish seen here or a dark auburn rustication, included with its…
Inspired by the Roman god of wine and vineyards, Savinelli’s Bacco pays tribute to all Italian red wines with mouthpieces of custom-cast, deep red acrylic and alternating accent bands that further enhance the palette. Here in the Natural finish, the best-selling “321” Author embodies a sense of Italian refinement, its light stain contrasting against the…
