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Nobody can say that Claudio Cavicchi, a farmer from Bologna, Italy, is an impatient man. His profession as a farmer naturally lends itself to the development of a relaxed and contemplative lifestyle. Additionally, Claudio is renowned as a highly experienced pipe smoker and a multiple-time winner of Italian slow-smoking competitions (1983, 1985, and 1988) and World Championships (1989, 1991, and 1993), achieving the best score of 3 hours and 9 minutes (some sources even suggest his absolute record is just a few minutes over 4 hours). However, there was a time when his patience ran out. In 1974, as Pipedia recounts, "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. It turned out great. He had located a single block of briar and a clear acrylic mouthpiece, and he turned them into an Oom Paul that looked precisely like the Caminetto he wanted"Claudio's initial foray into pipe making involved creating pipes for himself and a few friends. However, in the early 1980s, he transitioned into becoming a full-time pipe maker. His dedication to using well-seasoned Calabrian and Ligurian briar, his expertly hand-cut acrylic mouthpieces, meticulous attention to grain and engineering, and his reliance on his own skills and the assistance of his beloved wife, Daniela, catapulted Cavicchi into a prominent position among modern neoclassical pipe makers. Experienced pipe smokers from around the world unanimously agree that Cavicchi pipes are of exceptional quality and never disappoint.Di seguito la traduzione in italiano / Italian translation is below 

Colin Fromm belongs "to the small number of English pipe artisans skilled in making high-end freehand shapes" (c) pipedia. Invicta was Colin's first major project since 1974 when the ownership of Medway Pipe Repair changed to Colin Leeson, along with the company name becoming Invicta Briars. However, Colin soon shifted his focus to the Castleford brand. In the early 2000s, he was invited by Dunhill to manage the production of the re-purchased Charatan's brand. Simultaneously, Invicta became a production base for legendary brands currently owned by Dunhill - Charatan's, H. Simmons, and Hardcastles.Here we have a rare and compelling example of Colin's craftsmanship from the 1970s - a large, refined, and slightly "Charatanish" freehand pipe with distinctive straight grain.Di seguito la traduzione in italiano / Italian translation is below

American classics of the 1950s, the era of rock and roll, big, beautiful cars with loud radios (does the title of the series hint at Oldsmobile Starfire? :-)​), and the rise of many American pipe brands.The most well-known are the famous Dr. Grabow Starfire pipes with a wire-carved finish that cannot be confused with any other pipe of the time. However, today we have a smooth version of the Starfire with truly attractive grain and contrast!Di seguito la traduzione in italiano / Italian translation is below 

According to Pipedia, "Two Star" BBB pipes were considered entry-level devices in the 1930s, catering to the practical and budget-conscious mass-market smoker. Nevertheless, the pipe we proudly offer today stands out as a truly unique and attractive piece with its exceptionally rare and elegantly refined pickaxe shape, exuding an overall impeccable condition. Our in-depth investigation unveiled that the "Two Stars" are still being produced by the Cadogan Group, the present custodian of the BBB trademark. However, it is unlikely to find anything akin to this essence of elegance among the modern BBB pipes.Precisely dating BBB pipes has always posed a challenging endeavor, but the general state of the briar and ebonite suggests this pipe was crafted in the mid-20th century, perhaps no later than the 1950s, as its shape does not appear in the catalogs of the 1960s. Though we cannot completely dismiss the possibility of it being from the 1930s – these pipes have certainly proven their resilience over time!Di seguito la traduzione in italiano / Italian translation is below

This English-made Ben Wade Hand Model pipe is a unique and surprisingly effective piece. Its simple shape beautifully accents the fantastic birdseye grain on the left side of the bowl. The nomenclature corresponds to the Lane era times, but the stamping "ROMA" on the pipe is a bit unusual. Your view on this would be appreciated.Di seguito la traduzione in italiano / Italian translation is below

This pipe hails from a highly respected and conservative English family manufacturer, Blakemar. The brand is named after the village of Blakesley and Thomas Martin, who established the company in 1890. Over time, management passed down to Thomas' son, Richard Martin, and then to Richard's nephew, Michael Billington. Despite these changes and relocating production to Litchborough, the company remained true to its policy of conservative evolution, occasionally introducing new shapes or 9 mm filters while still preserving the same quality pipes that have been produced since 1890. As noted by Pipedia, these pipes are a true joy to behold and smoke.The featured pipe is an excellent example of Blakemar's production. Boasting a classical shape reminiscent of Peterson's XL12/XL17, it is capacious, elegant, and quintessentially English.Di seguito la traduzione in italiano / Italian translation is below

An amazing Comoy’s product made during the last pre-Cadogan period (1950-70’s). Among others Comoy’s brands and subbrands Guildhalls are always an object of a special interest and attraction of collectors from many countries – who knows, because of the glory and authority of the manufacturer or because of a mysterious aura of the three metallic stripes?Di seguito la traduzione in italiano / Italian translation is below