My Savinelli Pipes.

[@pipingandcamping]

Man it was great revisiting this one. Miss ya buddy, save me a seat in the ol pipe club in the sky.

[@windnsmoke8702]

2024

[@canadablake]

John clearly loved those well smoked Savinellis. I bought a 673 a few years back because of Johns Friday Savinelli. Rest easy friend.

[@juang8932]

I will always smoke savinelli pipes on your recommendation. Miss you friend I've never even met but talk with through KZbin. RIP

[@emile3363]

And so we were first introduced to his legendary Friday Savinelli

[@stevenkimsey7039]

I bought a Savinelli Punto Oro 811KS a couple of years ago when I first started smoking a pipe. I didn't know the difference between Savinelli or Kaywoodie or any other pipe. I realized that the Savinelli was a great smoking pipe. I just bought a Savinelli Roma 673 KS after I discovered Matches860! I bought a tin of Haunted Bookshop to try it out with. I haven't smoked it yet. I'm just waiting for the right time

[@kameelelian6044]

One of the first guys I saw on KZbin . Learned a lot , as a new pipe smoker watching his vids . Thanks always Matches!

[@Matches860]

Great story! Both a new pipe and getting a new tobacco are like Christmas to me as well...you just can't beat it.

[@insightvideo6136]

Love these videos and love hearing about your experiences. What a beautiful collection. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@Matches860]

Vintage videos LOL. Perhaps one day I will update them.

[@insightvideo6136]

Matches860 ...Yes. If I’m not mistaken, I believe that was your long lost “Friday Savanelli” in the video. I was glad I got a chance to see what it looked like!

[@thechemwiz]

Great looking pipes Matches, thanks for sharing the stories behind them! -Travis

[@Quiet.Corner.CT_Pipes]

I wonder which B&M he was referring to near the MA line. I'd like to visit it. RIP John. We miss you.

[@theartofpossible]

Great video. I started pipe smoking over the past year and my first pipe, a gift from a friend who has been smoking a pipe for many years, was a Savinelli. I recently got a second Savinelli, and out of my small collection they are by far my favourite pipes. Thanks for all your videos. I'm learning a lot from them.

[@bunezuela1]

Thanks, I still can't believe it happened and it's almost 30 yrs......Wow I'm getting old quick!.......LOL I enjoy your video's

[@homewaters1]

Beautiful pipes you've got there. It is nice to see the difference between their actual look and the look of the new briar. They aged quite nicely! Olivier

[@JohnLione1]

What a simply lovely video!!!! I enjoyed it so much its been added to my fav list. I too have a Savinelli second which I bought in the late eighties. Its fault was in the front of the rim,which split..so I sanded it out and gave it its own personality. I will post a video smoking it. Many Thanks for the things You have posted. John

[@jona71377]

The first pipe I bought was a Savinelli Punto Oro with a bamboo shank. That was in 1974 and I'm lighting it now. 7-27-2012 There is something about Savinelli. Just bought a Savinelli poker Capri Root Briar estate pipe and it also smokes very well. Thanks for the video.

[@Matches860]

My first group of pipes were Grabows. They are a terrific way to get started. Of course, as you begin exploring different manufacturers and makers, the real fun begins.

[@Matches860]

I agree on that one! Thanks for watching!

[@Matches860]

Wow, I worked in Danbury about a year or so when I first came to CT. I live west of Hartford, a very old and small suburb. I love Savinelli's as I probably eluded to in the video. Thanks so much for watching!

[@drohegda]

John i have been smoking a pipe only like five months and i want to compliment you are a good Man, i love your videos your voice is so relaxing and hearing you talk helps me mellow out . You are such an important part of the YTPC .I Thank You so much my Friend and hope you enjoy the Holidays coming up.

[@Matches860]

Oh thank you! Like many others, I just posted a video not expecting too much out of it...it's been a life changing pursuit which is most enjoyable. Happy Holidays to you!

[@bme7491]

I agree, I'm a new piper and watch this channel and also Muttnchop Piper's channel, both excellent.

[@Matches860]

Thank you! It's a real pleasure to be here!

[@Matches860]

Thank you Bill!

[@MyMonkVlog]

I love the Savinellis . Have 6 or 7. Great smokers each one. Great collection you got there John. Take care, ~Tom

[@mitchellhodgemeyer]

Wow, those Savinelli seconds look great! There's something about the patina that develops on the unfinished briar, very warm and homely.

[@Matches860]

I agree, they really look ugly when you first get them, but the patina looks better than stain.

[@Matches860]

The Bings Favorite really is a great pipe and I only wish I had aquired more Savinellis when I was building the collection.

[@ThePipeiper]

John there’s no one like you.

[@bunezuela1]

Just got a Savinelli Estlla Estate pipe and it's beautiful. It is a natural with a nice deep rustic carving and a silver lucite bit. It came in with my mail order of tobacco, and I lit that baby as fast as I could. I put some HGL in it (which I loved back in the 70's-9-early 2000's) I by the way have a great story of how I fist tried it. Anyway that pipe smokes great and I will keep searching for more it's a great value and smokes like a dream. Thanks for the video, Savinelli's are great!

[@bamiller1961]

Dear Matches, I really enjoy the way you present your pipes, with some tins of tobacco and all so neatly done. It shows you care, Thank you. Respectfully, BAMiller

[@grapesodapopinski571]

Thanks for sharing. Great stories behind your collections.

[@seanchristie3475]

Gorgeous pipes! I am new to pipe smoking and recently got my first pipe, a Dr. Grabow. I also just ordered two different styles of Savinelli Varese pipes. Can't wait!

[@Matches860]

Hi Matteo, thanks for watching! Actually, I have found that I like many Italian makers of pipes. I started in 1974 for a short time and later in the 1990's I picked up the pipe again as I slowly quit cigarettes. A wonderful hobby!

[@codyboyd1100]

I watch alot of your videos im a new smoker and i have a few garbows and a savinelli 315ks. I think the garbows smoke great i love them but the main thing i like about the savinelli is the way it feels in my hand its fav. I dont comment on many youtube videos i guess im shy but i really like your pipes..

[@gunner525]

I started out with Petes, mostly because of my German/Irish heritage and Peterson was founded in Ireland by two German brothers, but I got a Savinelli Caramella 920 for Christmas from my dad and fell in love with Savinelli. I'm probably getting a Miele 677 for my birthday from him. The one I have already is a great smoker. Can't wait for the Miele.

[@dustypipesmoker7902]

Wow, I love your Savinelli collection. My favorite pipe is also a Savinelli that I've had for a few years. My next video is going to feature it. Looking forward to watching more of your vids. Cheers.

[@Matches860]

Great pipes for sure!

[@Matches860]

@bigpoppamike100 Just west of Hartford in Farmington. I used to drive through Willimantic once a year on my way to Cape Cod. Thanks for the comment!

[@pokerpotpipe2117]

122 porto cervo is one of your pipes - excellent pipe! enjoy piping!

[@75peterpiper]

I am really enjoying your videos, I have just started pipe smoking, and find you experience very helpful. Cheers

[@Matches860]

Welcome to pipe smoking Peter. You'll find several thousand guys and gals here on YT who present various "how to's",tips,reviews, and general information. Let any of us know if you have questions.

[@75peterpiper]

Matches860 Thanks, One question, whats a mild tobacco you would recommend a newbie to try? I gave Petersons University Flake a try, but it was to strong for me, I over did it. May be to high in nicotine for me.

[@Matches860]

Peter Piper I really am liking the John Patton blends that I've tried. "Storm Front" would be my suggestion as it has a nice flavor while easy on the nicotine. You can get it from 4Noggins in Vermont.

[@senortrob]

I like those Savinelli's. Enjoy all your videos!

[@Matches860]

+Robert Holston Thanks for the support Robert!

[@Matches860]

LOL, Every so often I need a boost, and your comment was well timed...many thanks!

[@ramonbenitez4093]

thanks for sharing. Great pipes.

[@Matches860]

Thank you for watching Ramon!

[@steve2k82sk]

Great looking savinelli. I recently bought my very first and it is a Roma author 320. I am looking forward to purchasing more. I'm about two months into pipe smoking. I tried once before, felt like a failure at and gave up. Picked it up again recently because of noticing the beauty of a savinelli pipe. Only real problem I have is keeping it lit, if you have any helpful hints please send my way.

[@Matches860]

This was an early video, before I learned to stay on topic LOL. My Sav seconds are my favorite pipe...ugly as they may be, they bring me the most pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@Matches860]

@MyMonkVlog Yep, those are my babies, and yet there's a special place in my heart for all my other pipes as well. What a hobby!

[@Matches860]

Thank you for watching! If I had it all to do over again, I'd probably limit my collection to Savs and Butz-Choquins. I've tried a lot of pipes and these two brands have worked out the best for me. Thanks again!

[@xJPiper33x]

Awesome pipes and great video!

[@Matches860]

Thank you Jacob, this was a bit longer than I wanted it to be, but you have the full story behind my Savs. Thanks for watching!

[@Matches860]

@gunner525 There is something difficult to put your finger on when it comes to Savinellis...some secret curing process of the briar I believe. Enjoy!

[@matthewgabbard6415]

I'm breaking in a Savinelli 173 right now. It's the one you have almost all the way to the right among your seconds. It's the apple that's just barely bent a little. I really like apples for chunky or broken flake Burleys as they can get a bit hot. The thick walls protect your fingers. it's a cool little shape, the 173, the 270 is nice too

[@MrCouchIncident]

Matthew Gabbard I love the 173. I have several of them and always seem to grab them the most.

[@Matches860]

Thank you!

[@Matches860]

Nice to meet you! I have since aquired a few more, a warden for one as a matter of fact! Sav's never fail to deliver for me, and every one of them will smoke all day without getting totally soaked. Many thanks for watching!

[@maxboonkittypoison]

I would say great video and thanks for sharing. He would've said, Thanks for watching!!

[@Matches860]

@Briartim LOL, as I threw this program together, I began wondering what I did with all my tobacco tins. I never had the heart to toss them. I think they're in the attic and will make good subject matter for upcoming vids.

[@tomaszstarling]

I have a 2002 tom's special Savenelli and I love it brother

[@Matches860]

+TAVOR VICEROY VALDOR Not familiar with that one, but I haven't shopped for a Sav. in a long time.

[@Matches860]

All I really know is that every Savinelli I have smokes terrific. There is a Savinelli factory tour on YT somewhere which is interesting if you can find it.

[@bunezuela1]

No problem with watching your videos I enjoy them! Happy puffing..

[@Matches860]

Yeah, I got interested in finding out why Savinellis were my choice of pipe and came across an article that eluded to the idea that how briar is cured makes all the difference. Savinelli has their own process...so I guess that must be it.

[@Matches860]

Most of my videos now are simple "sit down,shoot the bull" style although I'm itching to create something new. Thanks for the kind words my friend!

[@Norman104]

love your sav's

[@Matches860]

+Norman Williams Me too!

[@RichardT2112]

I'll give you $5 for the whole collection :D Love watching re-watching this ... very ZEN-like and the art of pipe-smoking :)

[@Matches860]

+Richard T I have a real tough time watching this video because I wasn't happy with the outcome. I had put a large piece of cardboard behind me in the beginning to cover a nasty background. The sound is awful, and the cat jumped up on the table while I was shooting...it was a nightmare. I can't believe it gets so many hits.

[@RichardT2112]

+Matches860 John, you are your own worst critic! It was a great piece, and the "imperfections" you mention are just there to add to the genuine feeling of the message. After all you have almost 6000 subs, so you must be doing something right!! :) Have a great weekend and hopefully you are enjoying your Friday Savinelli as you read this! Cheers R

[@Matches860]

+Richard T You are correct, and I always warn others about falling into that trap LOL. I am extremely grateful for each and every sub for sure!

[@stephenpantlin9503]

I do agree with you about the Presbyterian mixture. I do however also at the moment have a real thing about meerchaum's I have 3 with me and I am waiting for delivery of a one from Hungary. I have not tried the Savinelli so I have to think about working hard and getting the money for one. I have a Meerchaum Peterson the that is my favoured smoke at the moment. PS thank you on your video were you said about how to clean the Peterson I tried it and yes it worked. I was so curded up.

[@Matches860]

Yes! The Tundra is as good a smoker as my favorite Friday Savinelli, but I find the bowl larger than I prefer...that's being totally picky of course!

[@Matches860]

@bamiller1961 Hey thank you very much! I'm still experimenting! I hate to be a sissy behind the camera, but it seems to work out better for all of us LOL.

[@honkytonkin1979]

Matches you have great taste, I too prefer the bulldogs, and I love Presbyterian mixture. Its probably my all time fav.

[@liramtassat4301]

Rip Matches

[@normanwilliams7853]

awesome pipes

[@Matches860]

Oh my, you're so right! I'm glad I was able to build my collection with Grabows, but they take a backseat to the Savinellis for sure.

[@galenlong3005]

Great collection of savenelli's, Just Subbed love the channel so far, Heard about you from astroman. So thought I would check you out. Great stuff. I'm in my process of pipe shopping for a couple of Savenelli's myself, Have a Honey Miele I'm looking at and a Churchwarden.

[@Matches860]

I like meerschaums, but they are so fragile that I lean more towards briars...I tend to be a klutz! Thanks for watching Stephen!

[@Matches860]

@thechemwiz Thank you for watching Travis!

[@Scrufboy]

I liked this too... So I see that some of these are pricey.... I just got my first Savinelli and I am awaiting it's arrival as my first pipe. I'm getting a blue alligator 626.

[@Matches860]

Hope you enjoy your new Sav! I must say, I never got a bad one!

[@Matches860]

So many Italian makers, Castello,Brebbia,Ardor,Don Carlos, are a few. I have a pipe from Becker & Musico which is also nice. There are also a couple independent guys here on YT who do fantastic work.

[@doug1863]

Thanks for responding!! And a question about this video.what happened to the MATCHES 860 intro?! :)

[@Matches860]

The intro was an experiment which I threw together (very low budget). I'd still like to have a standard intro, but I'm not sure it's worth the effort.

[@305X187]

Very cool video.

[@mattjones7621]

Great video; Savinelli was my favorite brand.

[@Matches860]

I wish I had taken time to collect Sav's exclusively, but, it is what it is!

[@mattjones7621]

I had 3 in my collection and they were awesome. I smoked the alligator gold the most, followed by the Roma I had with the Lucite stem. The Roma that I had broke at the stem and I never got around to repairing it. I wound up getting asthma, so I had to stop smoking altogether. I hated to give up pipe smoking, because it was one of the most pleasurable experiences I have ever had.

[@Matches860]

Matt Jones Interesting, I had asthma as well and it finally went away after three years in 2009. In hindsight, I don't think the pneumonia I had had fully cleared up those three years, but the doctor said it was asthma. Anyway, I'm back to full breathing these days.

[@mattjones7621]

That is great news. I hope mine eventually goes away. I found out I had it around 2010, and while my lung function has improved, it isn't 100%.

[@Matches860]

Matt Jones My lung function went from 54% to 94% over nine years, so you may be puffing again yet!

[@alvinkoh5556]

Your savinelli are really looking highly seasoned through your usage! :)

[@Matches860]

Yes, I love how the unfinished briar seasons and becomes very dark.

[@umfundiseThabo]

Great pipes. I think I should make vid about my Savinellis too. Great pipes!

[@Matches860]

Everyone loves Savinelli videos! Thanks for watching!

[@bunezuela1]

Now for the Castello story..I was traveling 2 yrs later and stopped by the old Tinder box. Low and behold if a friend wasn't smoking the Castello that I had 1st tried, well to make a long story short I traded for that Castello. It's beautiful, it's a 4 K Sea Rock Natural with a ruby lucite stem. It is in my rack reserved for my Caminetto's and Castello's. I hope I didn't bore anyone with these stories I just wanted to share. To me getting a pipe is as exciting as Christmas when I was a kid!

[@Matches860]

@MrSmokeGuy Thanks, I love my little rejects!

[@Matches860]

There's a little bit of everything in my make-up, I'm guessing that there's a fair amount of Dutch/German from my Mom side.

[@bunezuela1]

(Estella is the proper spelling;) going to fast. Your right about the Pipe of the Year they are great smokes as well as Bing's Favorite! OK now for the HGL story. In the 70's I was working for Tinder Box, being young I was learning from the older guys about pipes and tobacco. This guy came in with over 40 Castello's and some tobacco. It was frowned upon to smoke anything but TB tobacco, I lit up a Castello with some HGL and I saw heaven ..lol I have been hooked ever since.....

[@kwarnisplayer]

What's the shape number of that "Friday Savinelli 2nd" bulldog? Thanks. By the way...Great videos!!

[@Matches860]

The Friday Savinelli is a #673, my favorite shape. Thanks for watching!

[@paulthescandinavian4992]

Interesting, now after watching this your clip I got idea maybe I may need me that long steamed Savinelli Bing's favorite, best with lucite steam but not now, and you shoud know the reason,my recent pipe achievements hit my pocket more deeply than expected,so lets wait and see how this turns out,Btw,I'm about the same opinion about the latakia as you, Take Care, Paul

[@Matches860]

@TheWanderingRecluse Thanks, I've been enjoying your channel as well.

[@vermontmike9800]

Where can I buy the Savinelli Seconds? The one you call your Friday pipe...what is that model, I absolutely love it.

[@Matches860]

A number of online vendors sell them now & then, you sort of have to watch for them. My Roma #673 is the present day replacement for that original #673 second that was lost. There is little difference between the two smoke-wise, but I had a lot of good times with that original.

[@garbagemanpiper]

Yup my Bing is my Favorite!

[@MrSmokeGuy]

Nice pipes.

[@SaintsCheat]

What does Seconds mean? Are there 1sts and thirds and fourths? Are they grades? I cant seem to find much on the internet about it. They seem to call 'used' pies as 'estates' hence my question.

[@Matches860]

A "second" is one that the maker has deemed flawed. Normally it's due to pits in the wood, which have no effect on the smoking qualities. If you're looking for beauty, you avoid the seconds. Yes, estates are pipes owned by someone else, so in theory, it's possible to get an estate that's also a makers second.

[@Matches860]

The three twenty is one pipe I'd like to get even though I keep saying no more pipes LOL.

[@Matches860]

@homewaters1 I'm really proud of myself for not trying to put stain and finish on them, cause that is the type of person I am (fiddle & ruin).

[@charlieisaacs1]

going from a dr. grawbow to a savinelli one word magical.

[@ramonbenitez4093]

My pleasure.

[@bunezuela1]

Savinelli is one of the best values on the market, in my opinion!

[@Matches860]

@kylesdad77 I have over a hundred here & there LOL. I can do another few videos using groups like Stanwells,Petersons,Barlings,Doc Grabows,&Meerschaums. After that, I'll have to group all the basket and noname or oddball pipes which make up 50% of the herd.

[@Goblin-ee4og]

Matches. What model is the one you took off the guys hands? I really like that model.

[@Matches860]

I believe you mean the Porto Cervo pot...can't remember the # and I'm not at home to check it.

[@Goblin-ee4og]

That's okay. I understand. I will do some digging around. Thanks for your reply. Hope you have a good rest of the day.

[@kylesdad77]

@matches860 So....how many pipes do you own John? Phil

[@honkytonkin1979]

I like the tundras as well, thats with the wooden looking stem right?

[@chriscon8463]

You mentioned a boiling process, but is there anything else that makes a Savinelli such a well-smoking pipe? Is it a very distinct difference between smoking a Sav and, say, a Dr. Grabow?

[@Matches860]

Wow, there are so many variables to mention, but the differences between Savinellis and others become apparent when you smoke them. I may have to revisit this subject because it does get pretty extensive. The short answer for you is that Savinelli briar seems to breathe and others don't.

[@seanchristie3475]

Oh trust me I can't wait

[@billnewman8261]

It has been raining in Tennessee.

[@uffeman76]

Great video. btw, -what's the name of the song in the intro ?

[@Matches860]

@oldpipepops Thanks for watching pops!

[@kaspereriksen3429]

Is the Autograph models the best smoking pibes they have?

[@Matches860]

Kasper Eriksen I think they're all the same, the method they use to cure the briar must be the secret.

[@vincesun2591]

Savinelli are my favorite too. I like them better than Petersons. My favorite shape is the 320 author.

[@Matches860]

Someday I'll have a 320...beautiful shape!

[@Matches860]

@MeerschaumLover Thanks for watching!