"DRY SYSTEM"

Technical perfection The best-designed pipe on the market.

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Launched in 1981, it had taken several years of research into the negative points of existing system pipes, in order to improve on them. Perseverance paid off - by combining trap and filter, and enlarging the smoke hole, Savinelli achieved the "Dry System", which in our opinion is the best answer to "Wet Smoking" so far developed.
Especially for new pipesmokers, the Savinelli Dry System pipe incorporates everything needed to provide a cool, dry smoke.
The name "Dry" comes from the introduction of the Balsa "filter" into the traditional system pipe - the "System" being the presence of the built-in moisture trap in the shank, linked with the "smokehole on the top" mouthpiece. The balsa mops up the moisture in the smoke hence the term "Dry" system, and if the pipe is smoked without the balsa all that will happen is that this moisture will condense and collect in the trap. It can then either be mopped up with a folded pipecleaner, or flicked out.
Just be careful where you flick it!
Put this all together and you can see why we say these are technically our best designed pipes. But the technical qualities are not all these pipes have to offer. Extra bonuses are the feel, the finishes and the balance.

The benefits:

1. The large smokehole on the top of the mouthpiece allows the smoke to leave in an even spread, and not directly onto the tongue; its size makes it easy to . clean and spreads the flavour in the mouth. Its position makes it difficult for juices to enter the stem from the mouth.
2. The Bent stem ensures that the pipe is very light on the teeth;
3. The use of the optional balsa insert mops up any excess moisture without changing the taste;
4. The firm-fitting peg mouthpiece won't twist off in the pocket;
5. The metal band prevents the shank from swelling and cracking if there is too much moisture in the trap, (for example, if the balsa is not used);
6. It has a built-in moisture trap.
. .

The result: A cool, dry smoke, enhancing the flavour of the tobacco
. . . . . . . . . . - the "dry system" eliminates the problem of "wet smoking".

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The grain of these superior quality pipes is best appreciated in the smooth polished chestnut finish.
Only the smallest surface flaws are tolerated.

Kingsize shape 2614KS (illustrated left)
54-Sav2614P R2595.00

Regular size shape 3613
54-Sav3613P R2395.00

or look at the shape chart

The “OLD” Dry Systems They are Savinelli Premier quality, with briar more than 20 years older than the current pipes. All landed to sell at Standard prices – more than 25% lower than Premier prices. They have cleaned up so well – difficult to remember them as we first saw them. Limited quantities! Review from a satisfied customer: I must say the pictures of the pipe, excellent as they are, don't do it justice - very happy with my purchase.                                                                                                                                                       - FdT Different shapes and finishes: smooth, and rustic 54-SavSysOld1604Sb R1995.00   Bowl width x depth 18x54mm                  54-SavSysOld1611Sb R1995.00   Bowl width x depth 23x47mm 54-SavSysOld1611Sm R1995.00   Bowl width x depth 23x47mm 54-SavSysOld2101Sm R1795.00   Bowl width x depth 18x42mm 54-SavSysOld2207Sm R1795.00   Bowl width x depth 18x35mm 54-SavSysOld2320Sm R1795.00   Bowl width x depth 22x33mm 54-SavSysOld2611Sm R1795.00 Bowl width x depth 22x40mm 54-SavSysOld2614Sb R1795.00  Bowl width x depth 18x42mm 54-SavSysOld2622Sm R1795.00 Bowl width x depth 20x34mm 54-SavSysOld3620Sm R1595.00   Bowl width x depth 15x40mm  54-SavSysOld3621Sm R1595.00   Bowl width x depth 18x39mm         **Towards the conclusion of a previous meeting at Savinelli Pipes, a person from their storeroom is invited in. She arrives in her neat dustcoat, carrying a sizeable box. The team leader beckons to her to take the pipes out of box and put them on the table As she lays them out we are astonished to see that they are all Dry System pipes. These pipes, the team leader tells us, are a sampling of shapes and finishes they no longer use for Dry system pipes. “If we clean and polish them up would you be interested to buy them?” My wife and I look at them in amazement. We visualise the difference. These are high grade pipes, possibly too high a grade to be part of the current ranges of Dry System pipes. Smooth finish, but also intricate brown rustic following the grain. It appears that the pipes had been uncovered in a general “spring cleaning” and they had thought of us as a prospective buyer.The asking price is better than we could have hoped for, and the quantity would not give us financial indigestion. We accepted!

Standard

A quality specially produced for South Africa in four finishes plus an additional *new finish.

* 2 shapes with a delightful new finish have arrived   A more recent “artistic” inspiration is in the finish of the Capitol bowls used for our standard Dry System pipes. A delightful high polished deep chestnut shade. The bowls are stained and polished, not sprayed. The finish offers a better taste to the briar, and gives greater durability. At present only available in these 2 shapes – 2614 (left) R1995.00 and 1616 (right) R2195.00 54-Sav2614NK R1995.00 54-Sav1616NX R2195.00

Colours may vary from those pictured

CHOOSE YOUR FINISH

CHIARA
Smooth, autumn-gold finish with minimum staining and buffing.
Revealing, not concealing - and it’s good!

54-SavChKS (2614ChK) R1850.00
54-SavChKS (2622ChK) R1850.00
54-SavChReg (3613Ch) R1650.00

RUSTIC BLACK
Lightweight rugged finish that won't show dirt, or cuts and abrasions.

54-SavStdEx (1616ZX) R2195.00
54-SavStdKS (2614ZK) R1850.00
54-SavStdReg (3613Z, 3621Z) R1650.00

SATIN
Silky smooth in the hand, pleasing on the eye

MATT
Hard-wearing, and with a soft glow
Kingsize & Regular

54-SavMattKS (2614 satin, 2614 matt, *2622 satin, 2622 matt) R1850.00
54-SavMattReg (3613 satin, 3613 matt, 3621 satin, 3621 matt) R1650.00

Shape *2622 sold out in these finishes
Available in Chiara and Old (smooth)

Have you selected your shape?

CHOOSE YOUR SHAPE

The largest shape is 1616, truly giant pipe for a long smoke - Extraordinaire!

For a good classic, sit-back-and-relax smoke,
one of the two Kingsize shapes may be best. Regular shapes 3613 & 3621 are ideal for the new pipesmoker or for a short smoke for anybody.

Not all the shapes are available in all finishes
Colours may vary from those pictured

Spare Mouthpiece
54-SavMpSys R450.00