Domenico Grenci Smooth Freehand Dublin (Estate)

One might consider Domenico Grenci something of a “hidden gem” in the Anglophone pipe world, though as is often the case, that “hiddenness” is hardly true in Grenci’s native Italy. As one of the grand old men of Italian post-war pipe making, he was highly sought after for his pipes, his expertise in the selecting and seasoning of briar, and for his teaching, with two rather notable “pupils” being Fritz and Paolo Becker. Grenci passed away in 1998, with his two sons, Antonio and Vincenzo, continuing the Grenci legacy as pipe makers, though Domenico himself is hardly forgotten among admirers of fine Italian briars.

This particular piece is emblematic of Domenico’s style: a little naturalistic in form, lightly dressed, and—of course—beautifully grained, owing to the artisan’s enviable collection of choice Calabrian plateaux blocks.

The condition is very good. Some inner rim charring, minor handling marks, and slight residual oxidation on the mouthpiece.
Details:

Length: 5.9″ / 149.8mm

Bowl Width: 0.86 / 21.84mm

Bowl Depth: 1.60″ / 40.64mm

Weight: 1.9oz / 56g