Cavicchi

Subject: Cavicchi Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:49 am

I just read the article about Claudio Cavicchi in the Winter 2008 issue of P & T and then looked at four of his pipes at the local B & M. What's the opinion of his work? I have to admit that I really like the look of the pipes but I'm not sure how they smoke. The article says that Cavicchi stresses the technical aspects of pipemaking over just looks alone but I'm curious if anyone has any experience with them.

Subject: Re: Cavicchi Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:03 am

I've owned three or four over the years and they all smoked very well, looked fine, and were great values. They only passed through my hands because I'm focused on the Tinsky clan.

Buddy

Subject: Re: Cavicchi Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:05 am

C/V

I've got 2 Cavicchi's that I smoke regularly and they are amazing. Nice open draw with no gurgle. Nice thing about Cavicchi, whether its a 1C or his top of the line Diamonte you receive the same superb engineering. Highly recommended.

My Cavicchi 5C billiard

My Cavicchi 2C bent

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Subject: Re: Cavicchi Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:06 am

My Cavicchi 5C billiard is the best pipe I own,smoking,aesthetics,the whole package!I look to purchase a couple more in the next year,probably 1C or 2C models....or a couple more Castellos....or a Dunny..... Smile

Tony

Subject: Re: Cavicchi Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:07 am

A few years ago, I stopped at the The Briary in Birmingham, AL, the sole importer of Cavicchi Pipes at the time. I would venture to guess that Cavicchi had the best grain and workmanship for the price then and maybe so now. I did buy one that day but have since traded it and am now concentrating on individual makers in the US.

Jim..my ha'pence worth
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Subject: Re: Cavicchi Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:29 am

You guys are enablers. Smile

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This is a brand I do not hesitate to recommend!
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I have 11 1C Roughs and highly recommend them. They are sturdy and very likely will outlast me. As someone said, you get the same engineering whether you smoke a 1C or a diamonte. If all my pipes were restricted to one maker, I'd choose Cavicchi.
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Subject: Re: Cavicchi Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:25 am

Same here! I have owned two of them and if I was going to pull the trigger on a new pipe right now it would be a Cavicchi. I have been eying one on the Briary website.
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Subject: Re: Cavicchi Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:48 pm

I see somebody just snagged the billiard with the crack top @ pipes2smoke within the last few days.

What a Face

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Subject: Re: Cavicchi Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:00 pm

Even' All, I have two an older 1c smooth Napoli, and a 3c Calabash, would never hesitate in buying another!, Ken. tongue

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Subject: Re: Cavicchi Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:56 pm

I'd say Cavicchi are the pick of italian carvers. Great engineering and the shapes are just a bit italian within the realm of english shapes. This store has a great selection and always treats me good:

http://www.pipeshighgrade.com/index.cfm

Subject: Re: Cavicchi Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:09 am

I have a rusticated 2C Poker that is a great smoking pipe. Cavicchi is one of the better Italian carvers IMHO. I wouldn't mind getting a Cavicchi Bulldog or Rhodesian.
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Subject: Re: Cavicchi Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:22 am

The Cavicchi Prince @ Briar Blues is moving to Yaksylvania cheers

Now once GLP's delivery system gets Key Largo rolling, there'll be one more match made in heaven. Very Happy

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Subject: Re: Cavicchi Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:42 am

I smoked a 1C rusticated yesterday and it was really pretty amazing for a first bowl--although I was told the Cavicchis require a break-in period, this one was flavorful (or as Min Ron Nee would say flavorsome) from the start. The draw was great, the bowl never got hot; this one will clearly be a great smoker.
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