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Measurements & Other Details
- Length: 5.87 in./149.10 mm.
- Weight: 2.40 oz./68.04 g.
- Bowl Height: 2.24 in./56.90 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.83 in./46.48 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.81 in./20.57 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 1.75 in./44.45 mm.
- Stem Material: Acrylic
- Filter: 9mm
- Shape: Bent Dublin
- Finish: Sandblast
- Material: Briar
- Country: Italy
About This Pipe
Translating to "mill" from Italian, Molina prides itself on consistency and quality, offering a diverse range of palettes and shapes, from traditional to modern. Molina excels at delivering reliable, workhorse smokers to novices and discerning aficionados alike. Molina demonstrates their deft craftsmanship with this "104," dressed in the sandblasted finish of the Zebrano series.
--Davin HyltonNote: While all of our other pipes are photographed individually, these are not, and you may expect some reasonable cosmetic variation between the example we've photographed and the pipe you've received.
Customer Reviews
What I found was a well-drilled, robust, and capable smoker.
Unfiltered, the draw is very open and voluminous—classic Italian airflow. It delivers full, robust flavor, but it does require disciplined cadence. The open 9mm drilling almost invites you to puff harder than you should. When pushed, I did experience slight gurgling, easily remedied with a pipe cleaner. Slowing down solves most of that.
With a 9mm filter installed, the pipe becomes more controlled and noticeably cooler and drier—especially helpful in humid conditions. The filter smooths the smoke and reduces moisture at the expense of some fullness of flavor, though not dramatically. I found I needed to sip a bit more frequently to keep it going, but the tradeoff in dryness may be worth it in wetter climates.
The 20mm chamber really shines with English and Balkan blends. It allows the components to mingle well, especially in Latakia-forward mixtures like Pirate Kake, Charing Cross, and Nightcap. The bent Dublin shape adds dimension to the smoke—brighter Oriental notes early on, deepening into a denser, richer bottom third. In fact, this pipe helped fix the “drop-off” I’d been experiencing with Pirate Kake by allowing the blend to crescendo more naturally (that and blending at 30% with Haunted Bookshelf).
Despite its size (2.4 oz / 68g), it stays impressively cool, even with Latakia-heavy blends. It’s too heavy for me to clench comfortably for long stretches, but in hand it feels reassuring and durable. This is a grab-it-and-don’t-worry pipe—the kind you take outdoors without hesitation. The zebrano style accent band on the shank added a delightful bonus to enjoy while sipping.
If you’re looking for a refined featherweight, this isn’t it. If you want a well-built Italian briar that handles English blends confidently and doesn’t flinch at damp evening air, the Molina Ambra 105 is an excellent value.
Pros:
Open, flavorful Italian draw
Excellent chamber for English/Balkan blends
Filter option provides cooler, drier smoke in humid climates
Stays cool even with Latakia-heavy mixtures
Solid, reassuring in-hand feel
Strong value for the price...Read More
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