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Old Pipes, Like Old Soldiers, Carry Their Scars with Pride – Rehabilitating a Well-Used Savinelli Nonpareil 9107

By: Charles Lemon November 11, 2016November 8, 2016

Restorations, UncategorizedContrast Stain, DIY, Horn shank, Nonpareil, Restoration, Savinelli5 Comments

As the saying goes, “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.” I guess the same could be said for old pipes – they too are called to action, do their jobs uncomplainingly and are required to put up with a lot more BS than the average civilian. I suppose both also like to stand…

Cleanup of a Savinelli Nonpareil Smooth 9904 Bent Dublin

By: Charles Lemon September 15, 2016September 4, 2016

Restorations, Uncategorized2 Colour Stain, CA Glue & Charcoal, DIY, Estate Pipe, Micro Mesh, Nonpareil, Pipe Stem, Restoration, Savinelli, Stem Work6 Comments

When I first pulled this pipe from my refurb box, I thought I was looking at another Danish design. It was only after taking a closer look that I realized it was, in fact, an Italian pipe, a Savinelli Nonpareil 9904, which Savinelli describes as a Bent Dublin. The pipe is stamped “Savinelli” over “Nonpareil”…