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Ignore the haters Alan (as much as you can) I know it's hard not to take it personally b/c you put so much time, effort, and energy into your content. Those of us in the community appreciate you - I appreciate you. Now I'm gonna go buy something from the cottage to poke my finger in their eye! 👍😁
@user-jf3ro4sb2c I haven't met any. We seem to be a relatively gentle and understanding community. I'm sure they exist, but I have never had the displeasure of coming across them so far :)
Dear Alan, I'm Italian and I actually live less then 5 miles from the Savinelli factory in Lombardy! A friend of my father works there and he gifted me a beautiful Leonardo Limited Edition Pipe. I'm just starting my pipe smoking journey, but I'm thinking of buying a cheap pipe to begin because I'm afraid of ruining such a work of art. Thanks, Davide
You have good friend. And I love and miss Italy and the Italian people, so much. I learned to love them when I was there for two years from my 13 to 14 years.
I'm 26 years old and have been a fairly avid cigar smoker for a handful of years. I finally made the leap into pipes because of yourself and the gentleman from the Dry Creek Wrangler School. We sure could use more folks like yourselves. Thank you for the content!
Pipe tobacco is great! There are a lot of different options and it's entirely different from cigars. Pipe tobacco is much more attractive to the senses as well. Especially to those who don't partake. It's definitely a skill that takes some learning though, not as easy as lighting up a good cigar.
@@clayfox899 What I love with pipes are the pipes. They are more than just a means to an end. I have 5 pipes and 3 in my rotation. I recently started and expanding the pipe collection is both fun and expensive. Trying new tobaccos are also fun. Have you tried latakia? If not it's a must, it's in most English Blends.
I’m glad you talked about what a man can and can’t afford. I’m pretty much on a Dr Grabow and Missouri Meerschaum budget, and they do quite well for me.
Thanks Derrick, I’m in the same boat. Although I’m sure Savinelli and Peterson pipes are great, they are way above my means. I am happy with estate pipes and new but affordable pipes I can buy on eBay. Happy piping!
Same here. Single Father. Starting over out of state. Not complaining just explaining! I’ve got three corn cobs at the moment which I thoroughly enjoy it but I cannot wait for the day when I get my hands on a fine Savinelli 🙏
This is a lesson I learned with cigars. Sometimes the $6 cigar will out smoke a $20 cigar. I started pipe smoking with a house blend and $4 corn cob pipe from the local brick and mortar
To say that you present the best pipe content, style and useful information would be the understatement of the century… Absolutely love your videos - thank you!
Cigar smoker for several years. I bought my first pipe a few months back. I purchased a Savinelli 677 KS alligator. I will admit, I didn't have a clue how to smoke it, but the feel and looks of the pipe had my interest. After watching channels like muttonchop, dry creek wrangler, and yours, I can proudly say I've learned how to enjoy this fine art! Thanks for the great content guys like yall put out.
Your style is refreshing. I watch all of your videos and enjoy them. It’s more than just a relaxing smoke. It’s a touch of class and appreciation for things we enjoy. Good work sir! Troy Scott, LA
Great video! I love Savenelli and have you to thank for helping to introduce me to them through this video. Your style is second to none and I always look forward to seeing your new videos. Thank you for all you do for the pipe smoking community. Don't change a thing. Just keep on being you and continue to produce this great content please.
I find your videos to be most uplifting. I have forwarded them on to many friends, and especially my grandchildren. Your comments about life and history are so valuable, ....reading the waning of the middle ages. And will be reading Mr. Shelby Foote soon......as the wonderful winter sets in. Many thanks to you, Sir.
Youve become one of my favorite channels, and even something as simple as a throwaway comment like "a taller bowl for Virginia's" has helped me so much. Keep it up man!!
Started out with Bing’s favorite and still consider myself a beginner. I started this commitment to smoking a pipe a year ago and it’s a beautiful thing. Like you said in one of your last videos it’s a great companion for solitude and helps slowing down immensely. Especially nowadays nobody spends time being alone with their thoughts in quiet. People are always on a rush to the next thing and have a fear of missing out if they don’t. Love your videos please keep going. Your Chanel grew to be my favorite when it comes to the topic of pipes and like the views you share. Don’t be discouraged by negativity. Some sad folks on the internet have nothing better to do than spreading negativity it’s easier to say something bad than encouraging people or wanting better for others or themselves. That’s just a easy route to make them feel better about their miserable life. You do great sir!
This is the best. Thank you for this video and your others. I’m just starting my pipe hobby and I love it! I purchased two Peterson’s (302 & 999). I’m looking forward to getting some Savinelli’s now. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to many more videos from you.
Just discovered your channel and getting back to my pipes after several decades of cigar smoking....great content and enjoying your commentary and look forward to your insights, opinions, advice and product suggestions. Having several Savinellis and Petersens from the 1970's I need to catch up on current products. Thank you sir, carry on.
I am highly encouraged by your tenacity in face face of the adversity from those who come around to merely stir the pot. keep up the fine work, I look forward to more high quality content.
I'm in the market for my first Savinelli pipe and your video appeared as a recommended video. Great timing. The shapes that I'm favoring are the 626 for my main pipe and a 106 for when I want a shorter pipe smoking session. Always great pipe video content from The Pipe Cottage!
Hello! First time viewer and, now, subscriber to your wonderful channel, sir. I am returning to pipes after a 20yr hiatus from working 70-hour work weeks fitting up natural gas pipeline sets here in beautiful Tennessee up around the Ridge, the Cumberland Ridge that is. Now that I'm "semi-retired" I've got time to enjoy a briar on the porch & enough jingle in my pocket to get one of these fine looking Savinelli's w/o breaking the bank. Due to the cooler weather moving in I suddenly felt like having taste of my old favorite tobacco from my Gatlinburlier(in Gatlinburg, TN) called, Mellow Moonshine. Smooth & on the sweet side, I burn it in my old Italian 626-type Spitfire Sport by Lorenzo also purchased from my Gatlinburlier some 25yrs ago. Figured I'd look at new pipes when I came across these handsome Savinellis then, your great video. Couldn't have found a better vid or host if I had tried. Absolutely admire your style & love & respect my brothers & sisters from the South, especially S. Carolina. My family has been here in Tennessee for 300yrs cutting timber, stone & building villages since before Tennessee gained its statehood in 1796. Got lucky & married a sweet, green-eyed E. Tennessee girl born in South Carolina(she loves them boiled peanuts) & raised our son here in Mid-TN on my family's soil. My family also loves Gone With the Wind & both my dear, departed Grandmothers instilled in us a pride of our heritage regardless of what may or may not be in vogue, as you put it so well. Like my bands, Alabama & The Band with Levon Helm on drums(The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down may bring a tear to my eye). The story of the South is a bittersweet one. It's that bitter part that helps us appreciate the sweet part that much more and that is ok. So, hold your head high amid the weak-minded these days and keep being yourself, brother. I cant wait to watch all your previous vids & looking forward to your new ones already. Didn't mean to "run off at the jaw on you". Hold your family tight & have a great Thanksgiving! Til next time.
Great video Thanks I have a few Savinelli I have a Clark in the mail for Xmass. It always interested me. My favourite Savinelli is the 616 big bowl. I have two I smoke regular and a new Xmass 616. Enjoy the festive season and best wishes to you and your family
Thanks for the video. I always learn something from you. Really looking forward to your store opening, I think I’ll make a road trip when it does. Keep up the fantastic work Alan! Love these videos!!!
So glad I stumbled across your channel, I love the content, I feel like every video is meant for me. Keep up the great work mate. Kind Regards Rosco 🏴
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been pipe smoking for almost a year now and have only smoked out of Savinelli pipes. Affordable, look stunning, made and smoke well. Bings favourite I reach for mostly. My favourite shapes at the moment are the 811, Canadian, Zulu and bent Dublin. Haven’t smoked out of a 626. Definitely a 626 and a poker next on the list.
Just getting started in the pipe smoking hobby. After getting started on cigars for a bit, I came across your channel and decided to give pipe smoking a try. Definitely a bit more of a challenge, but I enjoy it very much. Just picked up 4 more pipes today at an antique shop. They all are in fantastic shape. I enjoy the old stuff much more than the new. Not afraid of using something that has been used before me. It has a history and I like that. I just want to thank you for the way you present your content. You are the only channel in the community that I watch on a regular basis.
Appreciate the advice and input about Savinelli pipes. Just enjoyed a first smoke on my Marte 626 and thoroughly enjoyed it. The difference between quality and economy in smoking pleasure was very evident. Thanks again, Alan.
Back in ‘73, I bought my first Savinelli, my best pipe at the time, a 114 Deluxe Milano. I still have it. It’s a good pipe and has been well maintained. I’ve always liked their bits, slim and trim and easily clenchable. Their styling is wonderful. Recently I picked up a couple of Punto Oros, also good pipes, shorter overall than my 114 and favorites for driving. My long term favorites are by Peterson and I add to that collection frequently. Both companies make good pipes, reliable quality and good design. If there’s any difference, I’d say Savinelli has better wood but that’s very subjective. There’s a good video on Savinelli’s wood resource that bears watching. I’m quite happy with both these factory pipes and see little need to spend more money…both companies have good high end pipes. Good presentation, thanks. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you very much for this wonderful video. My Savinelli pipes are among my favorite pipes. Pipe smoking is a great sign of erudition, thinking and knowing how to enjoy life. Your videos are a great testimony to living life to the fullest.
I have one Savinelli Punto D'Oro 105, a small, light straight billiard shape pipe, rusticated. It immediately became my favorite. At the time of writing, this video has 227 likes and 0 dislikes. So please don't worry about negativity in the comment section. If some people want to spend time of their life to smear nasty content on the internet, that's their loss, not ours. You make a wonderful case each video for how life can - and should - be enjoyed instead.
I only have a couple Savinellis-both gifts-and both fine smokers. There’s so much quality in many of the mid-priced brands. The differences between pipe smokers make this such an interesting hobby. I have a 320 and enjoy it because I find it so easy to clench. That big stem just fits my teeth. Look forward to more videos along this line.
I have watched your channel many times .. I recently am comming back into the hobby of pipe smoking and your input has been most help full .. I could go on about many things but i believe that all is need is a simple. Thank you
I'm a lurker but I love to hear about pipes and stories from pipe smokers. I used to smoke back in my college days and for 10 years or so thereafter. I'd love to begin again sometime. When I smoked I had three Savinelli's (that I recall), a billiard, a bent bulldog and, I think it was called, a "vest" pipe-one of those where the stem bent back and it could be carried in one's shirt pocket. It was the worst pipe I ever owned. I had a few other pipes, all of them gone somewhere. My best pipe was an OTC pipe of questionable heritage. it was like an Oom Paul, deep bend and huge bowl and I could puff away for an entire episode of Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone.) That was back in the '70's! Ah, memories. Be encouraged! You do a fine job.
Thank you for your time ❤ I have really been loving my savinelli, smooth 6mm, clarks favorite. I am a sucker for a church warden, or demi-church warden stem. There is something about that shape brings me back to my Tolkien youth 🇳🇿
i just found your videos, and like them very much. this one hits home as i love my savinellis. i have 4....my favorite right now is a 645 ks. just feels right. and of course the 673's. looking forward to watching more from you...thanks
I enjoy your laid back videos. My sons like an occasional cigar, which I've never cared for. One of them remembered I used to smoke some of my father's briar pipes, 30-40 years ago, so he bought one similar to Dad's...thinking I'd use it, when they're enjoying a family gathering cigar. He was right. In recent weeks, I've purchased a Savinelli Roma Rusticated 606 KS pipe. I love the look and feel, and am beginning to enjoy using their balsa filters. They don't impact my draw, plus they help me smoke cooler, and eliminate getting small pieces of tobacco in my mouth during those first draws. I doubt the 606 KS will be the only Savinelli in my small collection. While I find the Savinelli balsa filter hinders draw, I find the White Elephant "superflow" activated charcoal filter works quite well, as long as I make the pack of the chamber to be a little more loose than non-filtered pipes.
I do so agree! 😊 A tribute to Savinelli is long due, factory or not, they are still hand made and not on a conveyer belt or by robots. They offer excellent quality, design, style, quality control and consistent enormous choice at a very reasonable price 😊 Your store is great and that Christmas special is fantastic! 😊😊👍👍
I enjoy your videos. I have been looking to start pipe smoking. The Savinelli 626 is the pipe that draws me the most, from a visual perspective. Glad to hear that is a favorite of yours. Thanks for sharing your experience, and look forward to seeing future videos.
I have a 321 Tigre ( smaller author) and take with me while walking the dog … tobacco usually ashes about the time I reach home.. Always appreciate your content. Thank you!!
Trolls will come from everywhere no matter the content. I work for an online marketing agency with clients that range from Men's Italian suits to College degrees in Culinary Arts and any ad that appears on any type of social media will get it's trolls. I've learned that there are just hateful people out there that want to spread their misery to others and there isn't much one can do about it. The worst thing you could ever do is to feed a troll and engage with it. That said, I do enjoy your content sir and appreciate what you do.
These videos are really informative, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’ve been a pipe smoker a few years, I really enjoy the Dolomite series from Savinelli both smooth and rusticated, but after watching your Peterson video I had to stop by your store and pick one up as well as some English blends which are new to me as I’ve always smoked aromatics, mainly from my local store Straus Tobacco here in Northern Kentucky and I really enjoy lots of the Milan blends, I love that Evening Stroll blend. But anyhow I’ll look forward to more videos and plan on more purchases from your online shop, by the way thanks for the fast shipping of my order just recently.
I’m new to your channel and even newer to the Brotherhood of the Briar…You,sir with your calm Southern demeanor make me even more prouder of my Mississippi heritage and the good and decent people of the South….Blessings to you and all of the Brothers/Sisters of the Briar…………….Delta Devil here in Buckeye Country….
Hi Alan, if I may be so presumptuous as to call you Alan. I am relatively new to Pipe smoking and recently subscribed to your channel. You have been a huge source of information regarding the smoking of a pipe as well as a mine of information regarding navigating through these trying times in which I now find myself as a white male in his early forties. I am not racially or indeed otherwise prejudiced, I simply allude to my own race as I find that being white these days is almost a crime as far as some are concerned. Your philosophising has helped me to deal with such prejudices and might I add foolishness in a much more mature and sensible manner than I would have done previously and for that I am endlessly grateful. I wish you and your family well and hope the lord blesses and keeps you. Best Wishes from Kent in South Eastern England. Kind regards Wes F.
I just happened upon your channel, sir, and have enjoyed it immensely. I just received a Savinelli 313 Roma today. I look forward to browsing your store for future purchases.
You mentioned the filters that come with the Savinelli pipes. I've been smoking pipes since 1994 and to begin with - without the filter. But when I bought a pipe in 2015 and it had a filter inside, I thought to myself - why not try smoking with this filter and so I did. To me, it turned out to be a pleasant experience. It certainly absorb most of the tar and nicotine and gives you the feeling of a cool and dry smoke. Most importantly, the aroma, the flavor remains the same. I think it suits me because I tend to smoke a bit "heavier", drawing with more strength than maybe other smokers do. I use 3 mm, 6 and 9mm in my various pipes. Greetings to you from Hamburg, Germany
my friend has this thing that happens when tobacco smoke goes into his mouth, i guess it's common, he starts salivating a lot which goes down into the bottom of the bowl and gets weird and gross, i dunno why i do not ever have this issue lol, anyways we ended up trying filters and it helped a lot to trap a lot of the wetness and keep it out of the bowl, i also think it makes ghosting(when the flavor of tobacco you smoked prior mixes with a new flavor) happen less, i just switch filters, also if you start a pipe and are forced to stop and let it go out for whatever reason, if you change filters before relighting your pipe it's less nasty and stale and whatnot
Hi, I just started getting into pipe smoking and was fortunate enough to come across your channel. Your videos are very informative and well done. Keep up the great work, sir! Now subscribed and following on IG.
Just discovered your channel. Enjoyed your video, Sir. Liked and subscribed. I have a considerable number of Savinelli's, my favorite being the 611 EX. Look forward to more content. Keep up the good work.
I only have one Peterson but the rest of my pipes are Savanelli. 606 is my favorite shape but I am a 9mm smoker so I usually always buy my pipes from The Pipe Nook. Anyway great video as are all your other's. Thank you for what you do for us and much continued success with your store. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family. Your friend Tommy
Hello sir. Your knowledge of the numbers on these pipes is quite fascinating to say the least. I am starting on my pipe journey, and I only have two Licco Roca pipes and I want to upgrade to a savinelli. I have been listening to your other videos, and I love the Boswell No Bite Delight. I also ordered the sweet dreams, and it has a taste of soap. Maybe my taste buds were off that day. I wanted to thank you for your videos because they have helped me learn about the different types of tobacco.
Excellent video, love the channel! I’m a complete newbie to the hobby . My late Grandfather and Uncle were Pipe smokers . I’ve purchased a Peterson Donegal Rocky 69 ! Will be picking up some tobacco tomorrow. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 Looking forward to watching in 👌👌
Excellent video. I was surprised you didn't refer to the "Autograph" while talking about the Savinelli. I have been intrigued with pipes since I was 18 years old. I am 66 now. My favorite pipes have always been Savinelli. Oh and I do love Clark's favorite. Gonna go check out your store next. Cheers!
Hey Alan! Great video… Glad your channel came across on my suggested videos. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on those fine Italian pipes. Let’s not forget that they also started as hand carved pipes 145 years ago, and they still are hand carved, thus manufactured in much lager scale. It’s quite an interesting story. Cheers and Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the video, i primarily smoke corncob pipes and have been considering adding some briar pipes to what i have, this information should serve me well , thank you 👍.
Ignore the haters Alan (as much as you can) I know it's hard not to take it personally b/c you put so much time, effort, and energy into your content. Those of us in the community appreciate you - I appreciate you. Now I'm gonna go buy something from the cottage to poke my finger in their eye! 👍😁
Informative!
What haters?
there are haters in our niche community?!
@user-jf3ro4sb2c I haven't met any. We seem to be a relatively gentle and understanding community. I'm sure they exist, but I have never had the displeasure of coming across them so far :)
Dear Alan, I'm Italian and I actually live less then 5 miles from the Savinelli factory in Lombardy! A friend of my father works there and he gifted me a beautiful Leonardo Limited Edition Pipe. I'm just starting my pipe smoking journey, but I'm thinking of buying a cheap pipe to begin because I'm afraid of ruining such a work of art. Thanks, Davide
You have good friend. And I love and miss Italy and the Italian people, so much. I learned to love them when I was there for two years from my 13 to 14 years.
I'm 26 years old and have been a fairly avid cigar smoker for a handful of years. I finally made the leap into pipes because of yourself and the gentleman from the Dry Creek Wrangler School. We sure could use more folks like yourselves. Thank you for the content!
How do you like pipe tobacco? I think cigars basically all tastes like cigars. Pipe smoking is much more interesting to me.
Pipe tobacco is great! There are a lot of different options and it's entirely different from cigars. Pipe tobacco is much more attractive to the senses as well. Especially to those who don't partake. It's definitely a skill that takes some learning though, not as easy as lighting up a good cigar.
@@clayfox899 What I love with pipes are the pipes. They are more than just a means to an end. I have 5 pipes and 3 in my rotation. I recently started and expanding the pipe collection is both fun and expensive. Trying new tobaccos are also fun. Have you tried latakia? If not it's a must, it's in most English Blends.
I’m glad you talked about what a man can and can’t afford. I’m pretty much on a Dr Grabow and Missouri Meerschaum budget, and they do quite well for me.
Thanks Derrick, I’m in the same boat. Although I’m sure Savinelli and Peterson pipes are great, they are way above my means. I am happy with estate pipes and new but affordable pipes I can buy on eBay. Happy piping!
I'm with you fellers.
Same here. Single
Father. Starting over out of state. Not complaining just explaining! I’ve got three corn cobs at the moment which I thoroughly enjoy it but I cannot wait for the day when I get my hands on a fine Savinelli 🙏
Rossi pipes are the poor man’s Savinelli is my understanding. I haven’t yet experienced either one so I can’t speak on their quality.
This is a lesson I learned with cigars. Sometimes the $6 cigar will out smoke a $20 cigar. I started pipe smoking with a house blend and $4 corn cob pipe from the local brick and mortar
To say that you present the best pipe content, style and useful information would be the understatement of the century… Absolutely love your videos - thank you!
It's hard to beat a good Savinelli. I love these videos and this is a great channel. Take care.
Cigar smoker for several years. I bought my first pipe a few months back. I purchased a Savinelli 677 KS alligator. I will admit, I didn't have a clue how to smoke it, but the feel and looks of the pipe had my interest. After watching channels like muttonchop, dry creek wrangler, and yours, I can proudly say I've learned how to enjoy this fine art! Thanks for the great content guys like yall put out.
Love your videos, thanks for taking the time to put them out.
I love the videos, and I look forward to placing some orders from you site. Thank you for all of the great information and discussion you provide.
Love your channel Alan thanks for helping so many of us with the hobby
Your style is refreshing. I watch all of your videos and enjoy them. It’s more than just a relaxing smoke. It’s a touch of class and appreciation for things we enjoy. Good work sir!
Troy
Scott, LA
Always a true pleasure listening to your talks
Love the videos! Thanks for making such information so accessible
Great video! I love Savenelli and have you to thank for helping to introduce me to them through this video. Your style is second to none and I always look forward to seeing your new videos. Thank you for all you do for the pipe smoking community. Don't change a thing. Just keep on being you and continue to produce this great content please.
I find your videos to be most uplifting. I have forwarded them on to many friends, and especially my grandchildren. Your comments about life and history are so valuable, ....reading the waning of the middle ages. And will be reading Mr. Shelby Foote soon......as the wonderful winter sets in. Many thanks to you, Sir.
Youve become one of my favorite channels, and even something as simple as a throwaway comment like "a taller bowl for Virginia's" has helped me so much. Keep it up man!!
For some reason the first time I started watching your video, I was attracted by the beautiful music and introduction video. Nice put together!
A sober, thoughtful presentation delivered with style and clarity. I sipped your video as you suggested we sip the taste of a pipe. Well done!
Started out with Bing’s favorite and still consider myself a beginner. I started this commitment to smoking a pipe a year ago and it’s a beautiful thing. Like you said in one of your last videos it’s a great companion for solitude and helps slowing down immensely. Especially nowadays nobody spends time being alone with their thoughts in quiet. People are always on a rush to the next thing and have a fear of missing out if they don’t. Love your videos please keep going. Your Chanel grew to be my favorite when it comes to the topic of pipes and like the views you share. Don’t be discouraged by negativity. Some sad folks on the internet have nothing better to do than spreading negativity it’s easier to say something bad than encouraging people or wanting better for others or themselves. That’s just a easy route to make them feel better about their miserable life. You do great sir!
Alan, great video. I always look forward to your next video. Love my Savinelli's..
New favorite channel! Excellent presentation. Thank you.
This is the best. Thank you for this video and your others. I’m just starting my pipe hobby and I love it! I purchased two Peterson’s (302 & 999). I’m looking forward to getting some Savinelli’s now. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to many more videos from you.
Just discovered your channel and getting back to my pipes after several decades of cigar smoking....great content and enjoying your commentary and look forward to your insights, opinions, advice and product suggestions. Having several Savinellis and Petersens from the 1970's I need to catch up on current products. Thank you sir, carry on.
I am highly encouraged by your tenacity in face face of the adversity from those who come around to merely stir the pot. keep up the fine work, I look forward to more high quality content.
truly love this channel and your southern hospitality and manners merry Christmas from your friends here in Tennessee happy piping
This was another fantastic video. I have been searching for a channel like this since we lost matches. Well done and please keep the content comming.
I'm up to 6 Savinellis now. Love them all!
I thoroughly enjoy your videos and plan to visit the Cottage. Thanks for what you're doing.
Keep up the professionalism Alan. You sir, are part of what makes this awesome hobby even better! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!!!!
I'm in the market for my first Savinelli pipe and your video appeared as a recommended video. Great timing. The shapes that I'm favoring are the 626 for my main pipe and a 106 for when I want a shorter pipe smoking session. Always great pipe video content from The Pipe Cottage!
Alan, keep it up! You are an articulate, educated voice of our brotherhood, and a pleasure to watch.
Hello! First time viewer and, now, subscriber to your wonderful channel, sir.
I am returning to pipes after a 20yr hiatus from working 70-hour work weeks fitting up natural gas pipeline sets here in beautiful Tennessee up around the Ridge, the Cumberland Ridge that is.
Now that I'm "semi-retired" I've got time to enjoy a briar on the porch & enough jingle in my pocket to get one of these fine looking Savinelli's w/o breaking the bank.
Due to the cooler weather moving in I suddenly felt like having taste of my old favorite tobacco from my Gatlinburlier(in Gatlinburg, TN) called, Mellow Moonshine. Smooth & on the sweet side, I burn it in my old Italian 626-type Spitfire Sport by Lorenzo also purchased from my Gatlinburlier some 25yrs ago.
Figured I'd look at new pipes when I came across these handsome Savinellis then, your great video. Couldn't have found a better vid or host if I had tried.
Absolutely admire your style & love & respect my brothers & sisters from the South, especially S. Carolina.
My family has been here in Tennessee for 300yrs cutting timber, stone & building villages since before Tennessee gained its statehood in 1796. Got lucky & married a sweet, green-eyed E. Tennessee girl born in South Carolina(she loves them boiled peanuts) & raised our son here in Mid-TN on my family's soil.
My family also loves Gone With the Wind & both my dear, departed Grandmothers instilled in us a pride of our heritage regardless of what may or may not be in vogue, as you put it so well. Like my bands, Alabama & The Band with Levon Helm on drums(The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down may bring a tear to my eye).
The story of the South is a bittersweet one. It's that bitter part that helps us appreciate the sweet part that much more and that is ok.
So, hold your head high amid the weak-minded these days and keep being yourself, brother.
I cant wait to watch all your previous vids & looking forward to your new ones already.
Didn't mean to "run off at the jaw on you". Hold your family tight & have a great Thanksgiving!
Til next time.
Great video
Thanks
I have a few Savinelli
I have a Clark in the mail for Xmass. It always interested me.
My favourite Savinelli is the 616 big bowl. I have two I smoke regular and a new Xmass 616.
Enjoy the festive season and best wishes to you and your family
Thanks for the video. I always learn something from you. Really looking forward to your store opening, I think I’ll make a road trip when it does. Keep up the fantastic work Alan! Love these videos!!!
So glad I stumbled across your channel, I love the content, I feel like every video is meant for me. Keep up the great work mate. Kind Regards Rosco 🏴
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been pipe smoking for almost a year now and have only smoked out of Savinelli pipes. Affordable, look stunning, made and smoke well. Bings favourite I reach for mostly. My favourite shapes at the moment are the 811, Canadian, Zulu and bent Dublin. Haven’t smoked out of a 626. Definitely a 626 and a poker next on the list.
Been watching some of your videos for a couple months now. Glad I found ya and you have a new subscriber. Thank you for the content.
Just getting started in the pipe smoking hobby. After getting started on cigars for a bit, I came across your channel and decided to give pipe smoking a try. Definitely a bit more of a challenge, but I enjoy it very much. Just picked up 4 more pipes today at an antique shop. They all are in fantastic shape. I enjoy the old stuff much more than the new. Not afraid of using something that has been used before me. It has a history and I like that. I just want to thank you for the way you present your content. You are the only channel in the community that I watch on a regular basis.
Great video. Enjoyed your take on Savinelli pipes.
Excellent presentation, sir! I like Savinelli's as well!
Appreciate the advice and input about Savinelli pipes. Just enjoyed a first smoke on my Marte 626 and thoroughly enjoyed it. The difference between quality and economy in smoking pleasure was very evident. Thanks again, Alan.
Back in ‘73, I bought my first Savinelli, my best pipe at the time, a 114 Deluxe Milano. I still have it. It’s a good pipe and has been well maintained. I’ve always liked their bits, slim and trim and easily clenchable. Their styling is wonderful. Recently I picked up a couple of Punto Oros, also good pipes, shorter overall than my 114 and favorites for driving. My long term favorites are by Peterson and I add to that collection frequently. Both companies make good pipes, reliable quality and good design. If there’s any difference, I’d say Savinelli has better wood but that’s very subjective. There’s a good video on Savinelli’s wood resource that bears watching. I’m quite happy with both these factory pipes and see little need to spend more money…both companies have good high end pipes. Good presentation, thanks. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks for the videos Merry Christmas !
Thank you very much for this wonderful video. My Savinelli pipes are among my favorite pipes.
Pipe smoking is a great sign of erudition, thinking and knowing how to enjoy life. Your videos are a great testimony to living life to the fullest.
Very good reviews. I greatly enjoy hearing your insights and comments. Thanks for all your effort!
I have one Savinelli Punto D'Oro 105, a small, light straight billiard shape pipe, rusticated. It immediately became my favorite.
At the time of writing, this video has 227 likes and 0 dislikes. So please don't worry about negativity in the comment section. If some people want to spend time of their life to smear nasty content on the internet, that's their loss, not ours. You make a wonderful case each video for how life can - and should - be enjoyed instead.
I only have a couple Savinellis-both gifts-and both fine smokers. There’s so much quality in many of the mid-priced brands. The differences between pipe smokers make this such an interesting hobby. I have a 320 and enjoy it because I find it so easy to clench. That big stem just fits my teeth. Look forward to more videos along this line.
I subscribed just because of your accent. Just bought a savenelli church warden. Love it so far. Thanks for great content.
I have watched your channel many times .. I recently am comming back into the hobby of pipe smoking and your input has been most help full .. I could go on about many things but i believe that all is need is a simple.
Thank you
This channel was a great find! Excellent video!
Thank you very much !
I'm a lurker but I love to hear about pipes and stories from pipe smokers. I used to smoke back in my college days and for 10 years or so thereafter. I'd love to begin again sometime. When I smoked I had three Savinelli's (that I recall), a billiard, a bent bulldog and, I think it was called, a "vest" pipe-one of those where the stem bent back and it could be carried in one's shirt pocket. It was the worst pipe I ever owned. I had a few other pipes, all of them gone somewhere. My best pipe was an OTC pipe of questionable heritage. it was like an Oom Paul, deep bend and huge bowl and I could puff away for an entire episode of Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone.) That was back in the '70's! Ah, memories.
Be encouraged! You do a fine job.
Thank you for your time ❤
I have really been loving my savinelli, smooth 6mm, clarks favorite. I am a sucker for a church warden, or demi-church warden stem. There is something about that shape brings me back to my Tolkien youth 🇳🇿
I just discovered your channel. I enjoy your commentary on pipes. I will definitely try your recommendations
i just found your videos, and like them very much. this one hits home as i love my savinellis. i have 4....my favorite right now is a 645 ks. just feels right. and of course the 673's. looking forward to watching more from you...thanks
Thank you for all your videos, I enjoy all of them, and I salutes you all From Puerto Rico, Caribbean Island, aleyas learning.
I enjoy your laid back videos. My sons like an occasional cigar, which I've never cared for. One of them remembered I used to smoke some of my father's briar pipes, 30-40 years ago, so he bought one similar to Dad's...thinking I'd use it, when they're enjoying a family gathering cigar. He was right. In recent weeks, I've purchased a Savinelli Roma Rusticated 606 KS pipe. I love the look and feel, and am beginning to enjoy using their balsa filters. They don't impact my draw, plus they help me smoke cooler, and eliminate getting small pieces of tobacco in my mouth during those first draws. I doubt the 606 KS will be the only Savinelli in my small collection. While I find the Savinelli balsa filter hinders draw, I find the White Elephant "superflow" activated charcoal filter works quite well, as long as I make the pack of the chamber to be a little more loose than non-filtered pipes.
Great Video, I have 1 Savinelli and its just great. Thank you for the tips and advice.
Another great video. Thanks Alan!
I do so agree! 😊 A tribute to Savinelli is long due, factory or not, they are still hand made and not on a conveyer belt or by robots. They offer excellent quality, design, style, quality control and consistent enormous choice at a very reasonable price 😊 Your store is great and that Christmas special is fantastic! 😊😊👍👍
I love your knowledge and your encouragement.
I’ve really been enjoying my Savinelli Roma 704 and 702 lately, great pipes, great content. 👍
I love your content! Thank you and please keep it up.
I enjoy your videos. I have been looking to start pipe smoking. The Savinelli 626 is the pipe that draws me the most, from a visual perspective. Glad to hear that is a favorite of yours. Thanks for sharing your experience, and look forward to seeing future videos.
I have a 321 Tigre ( smaller author) and take with me while walking the dog … tobacco usually ashes about the time I reach home..
Always appreciate your content. Thank you!!
Trolls will come from everywhere no matter the content. I work for an online marketing agency with clients that range from Men's Italian suits to College degrees in Culinary Arts and any ad that appears on any type of social media will get it's trolls. I've learned that there are just hateful people out there that want to spread their misery to others and there isn't much one can do about it. The worst thing you could ever do is to feed a troll and engage with it. That said, I do enjoy your content sir and appreciate what you do.
Just people acting out to get attention.
Thanks for being you, I love your spirit!
Really enjoyed your presentation!
Love your videos. Absolutely love them. Great style and content. Keep them coming.
Thank you for your contribution it's very Informative and Appreciated. Keep up the good work, on my way to visit the Pipe Cottage store.
These videos are really informative, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’ve been a pipe smoker a few years, I really enjoy the Dolomite series from Savinelli both smooth and rusticated, but after watching your Peterson video I had to stop by your store and pick one up as well as some English blends which are new to me as I’ve always smoked aromatics, mainly from my local store Straus Tobacco here in Northern Kentucky and I really enjoy lots of the Milan blends, I love that Evening Stroll blend. But anyhow I’ll look forward to more videos and plan on more purchases from your online shop, by the way thanks for the fast shipping of my order just recently.
I’m new to your channel and even newer to the Brotherhood of the Briar…You,sir with your calm Southern demeanor make me even more prouder of my Mississippi heritage and the good and decent people of the South….Blessings to you and all of the Brothers/Sisters of the Briar…………….Delta Devil here in Buckeye Country….
Your gentlemanly demeanour is exceptional sir.
Yes great video my friend! I am also going to look into getting one of these pipes. You had a lot of great points about this brand also.
Hi Alan, if I may be so presumptuous as to call you Alan. I am relatively new to Pipe smoking and recently subscribed to your channel. You have been a huge source of information regarding the smoking of a pipe as well as a mine of information regarding navigating through these trying times in which I now find myself as a white male in his early forties. I am not racially or indeed otherwise prejudiced, I simply allude to my own race as I find that being white these days is almost a crime as far as some are concerned. Your philosophising has helped me to deal with such prejudices and might I add foolishness in a much more mature and sensible manner than I would have done previously and for that I am endlessly grateful. I wish you and your family well and hope the lord blesses and keeps you. Best Wishes from Kent in South Eastern England. Kind regards Wes F.
This is the kind of content I enjoy. Very informative and educational. Excellent topic.
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you for your videos. I'm from Texas. Ignore the Haters. I could listen to you speak all day. Love the accent.
I just happened upon your channel, sir, and have enjoyed it immensely. I just received a Savinelli 313 Roma today. I look forward to browsing your store for future purchases.
I have many Savinelli in my collection. My favorite shape is the 209. Great pipes.
Love your channel BTW
Awesome video! Your humility makes your Chanel stand out from the crowd!
This, and peterson pipes matter are the first two videos I've watched. I really appreciate your channel and what you do. Thank you
You mentioned the filters that come with the Savinelli pipes. I've been smoking pipes since 1994 and to begin with - without the filter. But when I bought a pipe in 2015 and it had a filter inside, I thought to myself - why not try smoking with this filter and so I did. To me, it turned out to be a pleasant experience. It certainly absorb most of the tar and nicotine and gives you the feeling of a cool and dry smoke. Most importantly, the aroma, the flavor remains the same. I think it suits me because I tend to smoke a bit "heavier", drawing with more strength than maybe other smokers do. I use 3 mm, 6 and 9mm in my various pipes. Greetings to you from Hamburg, Germany
my friend has this thing that happens when tobacco smoke goes into his mouth, i guess it's common, he starts salivating a lot which goes down into the bottom of the bowl and gets weird and gross, i dunno why i do not ever have this issue lol, anyways we ended up trying filters and it helped a lot to trap a lot of the wetness and keep it out of the bowl, i also think it makes ghosting(when the flavor of tobacco you smoked prior mixes with a new flavor) happen less, i just switch filters, also if you start a pipe and are forced to stop and let it go out for whatever reason, if you change filters before relighting your pipe it's less nasty and stale and whatnot
Either the flavour is not effected or it smoothes the „heavier“ stuff. Both in the same time?
Great video!! Excellent pipe reviews! Keep making videos!! I shop at your store too. Thanks for sharing.....Jose from Texas
Hi, I just started getting into pipe smoking and was fortunate enough to come across your channel. Your videos are very informative and well done. Keep up the great work, sir! Now subscribed and following on IG.
Thank you. Just added several more to my wishlist.
Thank you for sharing
This is the first video I have seen of yours. What a refreshing experience.
Just discovered channel. Love it man. Going through backlog now
Just discovered your channel. Enjoyed your video, Sir. Liked and subscribed. I have a considerable number of Savinelli's, my favorite being the 611 EX. Look forward to more content. Keep up the good work.
I'm a long time YTPC lurker but am new to your channel and have subscribed. Really enjoying your videos and content.
I appreciate your videos and enjoy your content and southern charm very much Professor 👍🏼👍🏼
I only have one Peterson but the rest of my pipes are Savanelli. 606 is my favorite shape but I am a 9mm smoker so I usually always buy my pipes from The Pipe Nook. Anyway great video as are all your other's. Thank you for what you do for us and much continued success with your store. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family. Your friend Tommy
Hello sir. Your knowledge of the numbers on these pipes is quite fascinating to say the least. I am starting on my pipe journey, and I only have two Licco Roca pipes and I want to upgrade to a savinelli. I have been listening to your other videos, and I love the Boswell No Bite Delight. I also ordered the sweet dreams, and it has a taste of soap. Maybe my taste buds were off that day. I wanted to thank you for your videos because they have helped me learn about the different types of tobacco.
Excellent video, love the channel! I’m a complete newbie to the hobby . My late Grandfather and Uncle were Pipe smokers . I’ve purchased a Peterson Donegal Rocky 69 ! Will be picking up some tobacco tomorrow. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 Looking forward to watching in 👌👌
Excellent video. I was surprised you didn't refer to the "Autograph" while talking about the Savinelli. I have been intrigued with pipes since I was 18 years old. I am 66 now. My favorite pipes have always been Savinelli. Oh and I do love Clark's favorite. Gonna go check out your store next. Cheers!
Great video, New pipe smoker and haven't pulled the trigger on a savinelli (yet)!!! Keep the video's coming!!!
Cheers from Canada! 🥃🥃🇨🇦
Hey Alan! Great video… Glad your channel came across on my suggested videos.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on those fine Italian pipes. Let’s not forget that they also started as hand carved pipes 145 years ago, and they still are hand carved, thus manufactured in much lager scale.
It’s quite an interesting story.
Cheers and Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the video, i primarily smoke corncob pipes and have been considering adding some briar pipes to what i have, this information should serve me well , thank you 👍.
Great Video! I love my Savinelli’s. Keep making your videos!