Gigi Elegance 095 Smooth Author Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked, 9mm

Description

Gigi pipes occupy an interesting position in the history of Italian pipe-making. The story begins with the founding of Sociedade Rovera, a pipe-making company in Varese, Italy, by the Rovera family. As members of the Rovera family left to start their own ventures, the dynasty associated with the name would be split into several companies; Angelo Rovera created Ardor with his son Dorelio; Federico created Fe.Ro; Massimilliano created Mario Rovera; Fiorenzo created Gardenesa; and Giorgio created Giorgio Rovera, along with partners Angelo and Adele Bianchi. In 1964, Luigi Crugnola, nephew of the Bianchis, took over the Giorgio Rovera make and changed its name to his own—Gigi.

While it originated in the early designs of Anglo-French pipe making, the author has become a veritable Italian tradition since the post-war years. Enjoyably plump and with a wide chamber perfectly suited for mixture cuts, it’s hard to go wrong with such a shape from Italy’s veritable pipe houses, whether it’s Savinelli, Brebbia, or, as in the case of this one, Gigi. This one is a decidedly reserved rendition, with a deep, wine red contrast finish paired with a simple, black acrylic mouthpiece.

This pipe is completely unsmoked, with an original bowl coating. It is chambered to allow for the use of 9mm filters if desired.

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.83 / 21.08mm

Bowl Depth: 1.41″ / 35.81mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 60g