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To make his stummels, Fassi uses briar, typically from Mimmo or [[Manno]], but also sometimes from Tarantino, Emanuele Pasquale, or Makis Minetos. His stems are usually made from ebonite. He also incorporates horn and exotic wood into his designs. While he does make smooth pipes, Fassi is relatively rare among pipe makers in his preference for sandblasted or partially-sandblasted pipes, with his ideal finish being a deep, crisp sandblast. While making his pipes, Fassi always listens to music; sometimes classical, sometimes jazz, but usually his favorite genre, Brazilian [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossa_nova bossa nova]. Fassi frequently streams his pipe making on Instagram, where audiences can observe his techniques and enjoy South American samba at the same time! | To make his stummels, Fassi uses briar, typically from Mimmo or [[Manno]], but also sometimes from Tarantino, Emanuele Pasquale, or Makis Minetos. His stems are usually made from ebonite. He also incorporates horn and exotic wood into his designs. While he does make smooth pipes, Fassi is relatively rare among pipe makers in his preference for sandblasted or partially-sandblasted pipes, with his ideal finish being a deep, crisp sandblast. While making his pipes, Fassi always listens to music; sometimes classical, sometimes jazz, but usually his favorite genre, Brazilian [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossa_nova bossa nova]. Fassi frequently streams his pipe making on Instagram, where audiences can observe his techniques and enjoy South American samba at the same time! | ||
[[File:PipeFassi5.JPG|left|thumb|A smooth, free-form Fassi pipe with beautiful straight grain, circa 2022. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi.]] | [[File:PipeFassi5.JPG|left|thumb|A smooth, free-form Fassi pipe with beautiful straight grain, circa 2022. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi.]] | ||
Currently, Fassi makes his pipes on a part-time basis, but aims to transition to full-time production in 2026, when he retires from dentistry. Fassi still manages to produce approximately 50 pipes per year, and his pipes are currently (2023) sold by | Currently, Fassi makes his pipes on a part-time basis, but aims to transition to full-time production in 2026, when he retires from dentistry. Fassi still manages to produce approximately 50 pipes per year, and his pipes are currently (2023) sold by Tabaccheria Guzzi in Italy and Pipo Depot in Türkiye. <br clear=all> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:FassiPipe13.JPG|A smooth, floral, bent scoop-style pipe from Fassi, circa 2023. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi. | File:FassiPipe13.JPG|A smooth, floral, bent scoop-style pipe from Fassi, circa 2023. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi. | ||
File:FassiPipe4.jpg|A smooth, paneled, poker-style pipe from Fassi, circa 2023. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi. | File:FassiPipe4.jpg|A smooth, paneled, poker-style pipe from Fassi, circa 2023. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi. | ||
File:FassiPipe12.jpg|A smooth, free-form paneled volcano from Fassi, circa 2022. Image courtesy | File:FassiPipe12.jpg|A smooth, free-form paneled volcano from Fassi, circa 2022. Image courtesy Tabaccheria Guzzi. | ||
File:FassiPipe7.JPG|A sandblasted poker-Rhodesian style sitter from Fassi, circa 2022. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi. | File:FassiPipe7.JPG|A sandblasted poker-Rhodesian style sitter from Fassi, circa 2022. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi. | ||
File:FassiPipe6.jpg|A smooth, paneled Lumberman-style pipe from Fassi, circa 2021. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi. | File:FassiPipe6.jpg|A smooth, paneled Lumberman-style pipe from Fassi, circa 2021. Image courtesy Angelo Fassi. | ||