Savinelli Sasso 701 Smooth Lovat Briar Pipe, 6mm, New

Description

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 styled pipes with a distinctly Italian twist.

The Sasso is one of a number of new lines released by Savinelli this year, all of which have really impressed me. The Sasso might be my favorite, and indeed might be my favorite Savinelli release since the Miele, which I adore. Coming from the Italian word for “stone,” the Sasso is distinguished by its marbled acrylic stem, as well as a collar formed by off-white and light blue acrylic bands. It’s colorful, but very tasteful. This Sasso is a classic, lightweight Lovat shape, with a light brown stain that sets off plenty of bird’s-eye gleam in the briar.

Like most contemporary Savinelli pipes, this one has a tenon that will fit 6mm filters, such as Savinelli’s own balsa filters, but the pipe will perform just as well without a filter if preferred.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.77 / 19.55mm

Bowl Depth: 1.69″ / 42.92mm

Weight: 1.1oz / 34g