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Updates & News |
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| Date | Pipes Added | Link to New Pipes |
25 March '08 |
I just added a large assortment of SPANU Pipes. The selections adds several pipes in the Briar, Cork, Olive, and Lemon sections | SP Snapshot |
| 21 Feb. '08 | The latest update features a large assortment of Cavicchi pipes in some new and exciting shapes. This is the very first time in the whole world that these new shapes are offered for sale. | CV Snapshot |
| 8 Nov. '07 | Some impressive, new DUCA pipes have been added, including a set of two "Fish Pipes"! | DP Snapshot |
| 8 Nov. '07 | I just added a HUGE assortment of new Cavicchi pipes, in all finishes and grades, for all budgets, including a new Diamante. This is the only place in the world, as far as I know, you have TWo Diamante pipes. | CV Snapshot |
| 25 Oct. '07 | I recently managed to get my hands on some of the most impressive POSELLA pipes, including three pipes in his highest grades: F3-ViP and Fancy-3-ViP. Enjoy! | PS Snapshot |
| 13 Sept. '07 | I have just added a new brand of pipe for the first time: Please check out the magnificent selection of DUCA Pipes made by Massimiliano (Max) Rimensi. | DP Snapshot |
| 05 July '07 | I just added a small but exceptional selection of CAVICCHI pipes. | CV Snapshot |
| 31 May '07 | I just added a selection of some of the most recently produced, and absolutely beautiful, Dal Fiume pipes. | DG Snapshot |
| 29 March '07 | The world's largest and most complete selection of Radice pipes has just been added, with Oil-Cured & Twin-Bore, Magnum, Anniversary, Collect, Magnum, etc. | RD Snapshot |
| 15 March '07 | Just added a staggering selection of 40 new Spanu pipes, including pipes in all grades and finishes: Briar, Olive, Lemon, and Cork. | SP Snapshot |
| 22 Feb. '07 | Just launched the update that people have been waiting for: 32 new and gorgeous Cavicchi pipes, in all grades, categories, shapes, and prices. | CV Snapshot |
| 25 Jan. '07 | I just added some new POSELLA pipes, including an exciting assortment of "Flake Pipes". | PS Snapshot |
| 02 Nov. '06 | I've just added the latest assortment of DG (Dal Fiume Gabriele) pipes. The pipes come in different shapes, sizes, and grades, with the majority being the sought-after sandblasted finish. | DG Snapshot |
| 02 Nov. '06 | I have the honor and pleasure to annouce that Posella pipes have now joined theitalianpipe.com family. These are incredible pipes, of high quality and great value. | PS Snapshot |
| 05 Oct. '06 | I can't recall ever adding as assortment of Cavicchi pipes as spectacular as this one. Just to mention one reason, I'm glad to tell you that out of the 40 pipes I just added you have the choice of not one but TWO Diamante pipes. | CV Snapshot |
| 31 May '06 | Some absolutely beautiful CAVICCHI pipes have been added, including several new shapes, a new light-brown finish, and a pipe in the rare DIAMANTE grade. | CV Snapshot |
| 22 February '06 | I just added a whole new selection of Baldi pipes, totaling 18 pipes, all graded according to Baldi's recently introduced grading system. | BB Snapshot |
| 01 February '06 | Here's one of the largest updates ever: 32 Mastro De Paja pipes, in all grades, finishes, shapes, sizes, etc. And, for the first time, a selection of Mastro Flake Pipes. A sandblasted pipe fan's paradise! | MP Snapshot |
| 04 January '06 | I have just added the most impressive and novelty-packed Dal Fiume (DG) pipe selection I have ever had the pleasure of offering. The selection presents two new finishes, including sandlasted for the first time, and also a new series called "Dîs Minud" (Ten Minutes). | DG Snapshot |
| Date | Update Description | Link to Update |
| 21 Feb. '08 |
The US magazine "Pipes % Tobaccos" recently published an article written by me. The article is about Claudio Cavicchi, his pipes, and his history and dreams. It's entitled A Different Harvest. For the benefit of those who do not receive the magazine, I have placed a copy of the article on my website. | A Different Harvest |
| 25 Oct. '07 | I just updated the Posella Grading System Guide, with no pictures and more information. | PS Grading |
| 13 Sept. '07 | To complement the launch of Duca Pipes for the first time, I have created two imporant pages: 1. Read about Massimiliano Rimensi under "Artisans". 2. Learn about how the Duca Pipes are graded under "InfoWell". |
Max Rimensi DP Grading |
| 05 July '07 | Gabriele Dal Fiume recently agreed to make first-class pipe tampers, out of a variety of materials, exclusively for my site. I just added the first assortment of 24 tampers in three different categories: Wood, Antler, and Bamboo. | DG Tampers |
| 31 May '07 | I just added a photo report of the Chicago Pipe Show 2007. | Chicago 2007 |
| 25 Jan. '07 | I just added two very informative and insightful presentations: (1) How briarwood is harvested, and (2) How the wood is cut and cured. | Briar Harvest Briar Cutting & Curing |
| 2 Nov. '05 | I just added a new page with the explanation and illustration of the different pipe grades offered by Posella. | PS Grading |
| 5 Oct. '06 | I have just posted a report, complete with 33 photos, on the SmokeStyle Pipe & Cigar Show 2006, held in Bologna, Italy, on Sept. 16-17. | SmokeStyle '06 |
| 4 Jan. '06 | Due to all the new additions, finishes, stains, etc. that Gabriele has added to his production line, I have updated the DG Grading Guide page. | DG Grading |
| 5 Oct. '05 | I finally managed to add a very important smoking accessory: lighters. I offer you a choice of three finishes of one of the best pipe lighters out there. It's the "Mercury" model made by none less than the giant Ronson of the UK. | Ronson Lighter |
| I finally prepared and added the Chicago Pipe Show Report for 2005. | Chicago 05 | |
| 6 July '05 | I just updated the Don Carlos Grading Guide, adding the new shape, Corniola, and other changes. | DC Grading |
| I finally prepared and added the Chicago Pipe Show Report for 2005. | Chicago 05 | |
| 8 June '05 | I just added a new page explaining and illustrating the grading system used by Gabriele Dal Fiume on his DG pipes. | DG Grading |
| 16 Feb. '05 | Read about Mauro Armellini and his three-generation pipe making tradition under "Artisans". | Armellini's Page |
| For the first time, I'm offering a choice of first-class accessories all made of geniune briar. | Briar Accessories | |
| 19 Jan. '05 | Read about Gabriele Dal Fiume, the maker of DG pipes under "Artisans". | Dal Fiume's Page |
| Date | What's Up?! |
| 25 May '05 | Due to several very disappointing experiences with TNT Courier Service (through which the Swiss Postal Service does all its express shipments), I have decided to stop dealing with them. I have found their service totally unreliable and their personnel very incompetent. If you wish to have a package shipped by express service, and in case you have a FedEx account, you can let me know and I can ship the package this way and have FedEx charge your account.. |
| 21 Sept. '04 | Check out two new and important features:
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