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He soon began designing his own pipes (different from the styling we associate with Savinelli today) and arranged their manufacture by local pipemakers in the Varese district of north-west Italy. The pipes became so popular that some were exhibited at the 1881 Esposizione Industriale Italiana (Italian Industrial Exposition)—the precursor to today’s Milan Fair, one of the largest trade fairs in the world.

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Savinelli Pipes began production in 1948 and, although the pipes were of a superior quality and unique in their aesthetic, the brand wasn’t an immediate success. Few new brands are. It takes time for the public to catch on. Retailers were skeptical of placing Italian pipes alongside their best sellers from England or France, and customers, in turn, were hesitant to purchase a Savinelli over pipes by already established, foreign brands. Achille Jr. stood by his product, however; he knew it was only a matter of time before the world realized that these pipes were of a far superior quality, capable of competing with even the most well-established pipe manufacturers in the world. As it turns out, he was right. In less than a year, Savinelli pipes gained prestige in markets all across the world—heralded for their delicate balance of innovation and tradition, of form and function. Savinelli pipes were placed alongside the likes of Dunhill and Comoy’s in tobacconists from the United States to Europe, and, in time, this exposure modified Italy’s reputation; it was not only the premier exporter of briar, but now a premium source of fine briar pipes.

Achille Jr. continued to oversee the factory and cultivate the brand until he passed it down to his son, Giancarlo. As the current President of the company, Giancarlo has faced a grave challenge: keeping the marque relevant during a period of gradual pipe smoking decline. Pipe smoking may not be as ubiquitous today as in past generations, but Giancarlo has nevertheless energized the family business, much like his grandfather Carlo, by adapting his skills to meet the demands of the customer. By ushering in new lines and series to compete with modern trends, while still maintaining the same strict standards for quality control his father introduced, Giancarlo has

[[File:320KS-Author-.jpg|thumb|left|320 KS Author Noce, courtesy [https://www.smokingpipes.com Smokingpipes.com]]]There are certain exceptions to this classical theme, however. The 320 KS Author, for instance, is one of Savinelli’s most popular and iconic designs, yet it does not follow this English-influenced theme; instead, it takes a more Italian neo-classical approach, placing a heavy emphasis on the visual weight of the bowl itself. Savinelli’s signature Cobra-like shank designs offer another exception. The 677 KS bent Billiard, the 123 bent Pot, and the 673 Bulldog/Rhodesian all feature the same type of semi-paneled, semi-rounded, triangular shank.

By keeping the shank rounded along the underside, the eye is able to follow a smooth, continuous curve from the heel all the way to the end of the stem, which complements the often fuller proportions lent to the bowl itself. This juxtaposition of smooth, lithe line and full bowl isn’t unique to these Cobra-shanked variations, however; this theme is actually one of the most iconic characteristics of Savinelli’s aesthetic—found across the board, from standard sized designs to extra-large EX designated pieces.

==== Handmade Pipes ====

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* '''Clark's'''

* '''Columbus Series''' (Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria) - Made for the US market only

* '''Dr. Forson''' - Vest pocket pipe like Roley. <span style="color: red">Unconfirmed!</span>  

* '''Duca Carlo'''

* '''Elegance'''

* '''Estella''' - Rejected "Autograph" pipes

* '''Fiammata''' - Rejected "Giubileo D'Oro" - Straight Grain

* '''Fuoco'''

* '''Joker'''

* '''King's Cross''' (Imported Briar) - Distributed in US

* '''La Roma'''

* '''La Una''' - <span style="color: red">Unconfirmed!</span>

* '''Night&Day'''

* '''Noce'''

* '''Onda'''

* '''One'''

* '''Parade'''

* '''Petite'''

* '''Piazza di Spagna'''

* '''Pocket'''