Savinelli Italian Tobacco Smoking Pipes, Tortuga Smooth 614

Ah, when I opened the package i was extremely pleased. This is a beautiful pipe. In the descriptive / photo one was a little apprehensive as it appeared a bit over sized, not at all. This is a artisanal product that fits in the hand comfortably as it elegantly looks being smoked. Currently in the process of breaking in, but an excellent draw for such a design, even with the filter. i believe that this work of art will be a life long companion.

The Savinelli Tortuga 614 is a smooth smoker in an elegant package. The fire proof cap prevents ash or tobacco from spilling out when you smoke half a bowl and put the pipe in your pocket. The pipe is light and easy to carry in your mouth, and the shape of the bowl is pleasant to hold in your hand. The balsa filter system works well and stops any wayward bits of tobacco or ash being drawn up through the stem.

A great smoking pipe but when I went to clean it after a couple of bowls, the balsa filter appears to have caught fire and melted the insert tip of the stem? I inserted the adapter as it came with no extra filters due to supply issues and they recommended the charcoal filters. But didn’t include one to try. I think for a $140 they can do better? I also had to wax the insert part of the stem because it was a bit loose. It was cool when I went to clean it.

I have enjoyed this for over 30 uses and it has only improved in my experience.

Perfect.

Nice pipe, pretty wood. Really like design and size. Probably the best looking pipe iv owned

Too early to tell as a smoke but in perfectcondition.

Very stylish Oom Paul type pipe. Has some flaws which is expected at this price (very small fills). The stem design looks fantastic. I almost sent it back as a return because the air flow was really bad until I realized it had a filter in it. Air flow is not quite as open as I would prefer(without the filter), but overall it is a very good pipe.

I also have the Savinelli 614 Rusticated Roma which is VERY close, but this takes Pipe making to a new level! The pictures dont do it justice, this is a work of art! My boss very generously bought this for my 10th anniversay with the company. He ordered last week and just came in, not bad service all in all. So, this gets 5 stars!

Looks really soficacated.