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After WW II the world of the briar pipe wasn’t the same anymore and especially Italian firms suffered from the ravages. In 1946 Tagliabue took over Fratelli Lana and changed the name to '''Manufattura di Pipe Tagliabue'''. Shortly before 1950 '''Lorenzo Tagliabue''' became in charge of the company’s management. He had closely studied the first successful steps of the newly established Italian brands like '''[[Castello]]''' and '''[[Brebbia]]''' and began to design new models of his own in an unmistakable style. Simultaneously the previous segment of the cheap, cheaper, cheapest bulk pipes was left and pipes reflecting to more elevated standards were produced. | After WW II the world of the briar pipe wasn’t the same anymore and especially Italian firms suffered from the ravages. In 1946 Tagliabue took over Fratelli Lana and changed the name to '''Manufattura di Pipe Tagliabue'''. Shortly before 1950 '''Lorenzo Tagliabue''' became in charge of the company’s management. He had closely studied the first successful steps of the newly established Italian brands like '''[[Castello]]''' and '''[[Brebbia]]''' and began to design new models of his own in an unmistakable style. Simultaneously the previous segment of the cheap, cheaper, cheapest bulk pipes was left and pipes reflecting to more elevated standards were produced. | ||
From 1969 on Lorenzo Tagliabue changed the brand’s name to '''Lorenzo Pipes'''. The reason currently | From 1969 on Lorenzo Tagliabue changed the brand’s name to '''Lorenzo Pipes'''. The reason currently quoted is another pipemaking firm named Tagliabue. | ||
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The newly issued Lorenzos mostly showed extremely strong forms in designs appealing greatly and massively. Thick, “beefy” walls of the bowls and broad and strong stems were significant for them. As contemporary ads said, these pipes were "Made for real men with strong hands". Many had a flattened bottom to sit on the table. Next to the unusual shapes, the patina effect of the silk mat surface combined with a bold red or a bright orange staining gave the pipes their distinctive look. The most successful model was a big | The newly issued Lorenzos mostly showed extremely strong forms in designs appealing greatly and massively. Thick, “beefy” walls of the bowls and broad and strong stems were significant for them. As contemporary ads said, these pipes were "Made for real men with strong hands". Many had a flattened bottom to sit on the table. Next to the unusual shapes, the patina effect of the silk mat surface combined with a bold red or a bright orange staining gave the pipes their distinctive look. The most successful model was a big Oom Paul that was executed in numerous variations. | ||
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Image:Lorenzo_06.jpg|Mini C #8670 | Image:Lorenzo_06.jpg|Mini C #8670 | ||