Claudio Cavicchi

All Pipes Considered: Claudio Cavicchi Bologna 2022

December 16, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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On this special episode of All Pipes Considered, I sit down with Sykes Wilford to discuss the latest entry in Claudio Cavicchi's celebrated Bologna line. This year's edition represents Claudio's unique interpretation of a lesser-known legacy shape that's quite important to the Italian lexicon: the Captain Warren Calabash ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2021

September 1, 2021 by Andrew Wike

It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find eight unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. They're ready for you to use however you'd like. Feel free to download and set them as your desktop or phone background, or print them out and hang 'em on your wall. ... Read More

Italy, July, 2021: A Pipe Travelogue

July 23, 2021 by Sykes Wilford

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We go where the pipes are. Our special relationships with pipe makers and manufacturers are predicated on being responsible, supportive stewards for their pipes and their efforts, and a near limitless willingness to just show up. Travel is a big part of what makes Smokingpipes what it is. ... Read More

Elegance Through Fungus: Spalted Wood Accents

June 4, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Accents can certainly add much to the handsomeness of a pipe, offering contrast of color and texture while elevating particular compositions by using rare and attractive materials. They are jewelry for pipes, and in many cases they could easily be mistaken for jewelry. Larry Roush, for example, is a jeweler who applies his expertise with precious metals to his craft of pipe making, adding ... Read More

How to Pronounce Pipe Maker Names

February 19, 2020 by Truett Smith

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It's never my intention to insult someone's intelligence (but sometimes I do). It's also never my intention to mispronounce someone's name (but sometimes I do). Mispronunciation is a particular potential if a person's name follows the phonetic standards of a language other than my native English — ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Claudio Cavicchi 2-Pipe Sets

March 6, 2019 by Andrew Wike

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane sit down to discuss Claudio Cavicchi's limited edition 2018 Bologna line, the Italian craftsman's first foray into pipe sets. Learn more about the masterpieces today. ... Read More

A Closer Look At Claudio Cavicchi

December 17, 2018 by Chuck Stanion

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Impatience launched Claudio Cavicchi's pipemaking career. He ordered a Caminetto Oom Paul through a local tobacconist, and waited. Then he waited some more. After months had passed and no pipe arrived, he decided he'd waited long enough and made one himself. ... Read More

In The Workshop With Claudio Cavicchi

June 22, 2016 by Shane Ireland

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It's always a treat to be able to visit pipe makers in their workshops. Sykes and I make a lot of stops while traveling, and since most pipe makers have a workshop in or at least adjacent to their home, we're not only fortunate enough to be able to curate the best possible selection of pipes straight from their source ... Read More

Italy 2012: Claudio Cavicchi's Shapes

May 27, 2012 by Sykes Wilford

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One of the highlights of my trip to Italy each year is my afternoon with Claudio Cavicchi, his wife Daniela and his good friend (and occasional translator) Gianfranco Musoni. There area handful of reasons for this, but it boils down to two things: ... Read More

Pipes Perfectly Executed, Part 2

July 15, 2010 by Sykes Wilford

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Claudio was a farmer for most of his adult life. He had also been the world slow-smoking champion for years, and held the world record for many years (as documented by the Guinness Book of Records). ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Claudio Cavicchi Bologna 2022

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2021

Italy, July, 2021: A Pipe Travelogue

Elegance Through Fungus: Spalted Wood Accents

How to Pronounce Pipe Maker Names

All Pipes Considered: Claudio Cavicchi 2-Pipe Sets

A Closer Look At Claudio Cavicchi

In The Workshop With Claudio Cavicchi

Italy 2012: Claudio Cavicchi's Shapes

Pipes Perfectly Executed, Part 2

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