Posella Grade R & RN Tobacco Pipes

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Posella Pipes: Grade R & RN (Rusticated)

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Not only is the Posella family business based in Calabria, the land of the best Italian briar, but the family has also been known for decades to be one of the most experienced suppliers of Calabrian briar. For this reason, all Posella pipes, with no exception, are made out of the best briar available in Calabria today, and considering the high quality of Calabrian briar, it is only logical to conclude that the Posella pipes are made out of the best briar in the whole wide world. In addition, most of the pipes produced today are made of briar that has been seasoning for at least 10+ years.

Grade: RN1

Pipe Code:	PS057	Price:	CHF 150.00
Shape:	"Globe"	Weight:	52g / 1-27/32 oz
Chamber ų: 23mm -- Chamber Depth: 38mm -- Wall Thickness: 14mm -- Cleaner Passes? Yes



COMMENT: I know the word "Globe" can be considered a cheap way out and so, let me elaborate a little. The shape is kind of Apple-like, but with much more rounded edges and overall looks. It's more like a ball than an apple. What I find particularly impressive about this pipe is the extremely, surprisingly light weight. When you hold the pipe by the short, saddle mouthpiece and shake it, you feel how light and well-balanced it is. I bet you anything that this pipe was made out of an older Posella ebauchon, which is as dry as wood can get.

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Grade: RN1

Pipe Code:	PS058	Price:	CHF 150.00
Shape:	Dublin	Weight:	48g / 1-11/16 oz
Chamber ų: 22mm -- Chamber Depth: 38mm -- Wall Thickness: 12mm -- Cleaner Passes? Yes



COMMENT: This is indeed a beautiful Dublin. The one detail that I absolutely have to mention is the proportions of the pipe. You see, the bowl measures about 46mm (1.81") in height, and surprisingly and impressively, the shank measure the same in length. We all know that this is an important feature of classic Billiards, a feature that we rarely see nowadays. Well, Posella did it here, and I'm impressed. I like both the specially-shaped saddle mouthpiece and of course, the gorgeous bowl top with the beautiful and tight Bird's Eye.

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Grade: RN

Pipe Code:	PS088	Price:	CHF 150.00
Shape:	Bell	Weight:	36g / 1-9/32 oz
Chamber ų: 21.5mm -- Chamber Depth: 39mm -- Wall Thickness: 9mm -- Cleaner Passes? Yes



COMMENT: This is one of the sweetest little pipes that I have ever seen come out of Posella's hands. It's so light weight, and at the same time, it has quite a good size tobacco chamber (which I can compare to that of a Dunhill Group 4). The slight bend on the flat shank and tapered mouthpiece is done to perfection, and I believe this little bend has added a lot to the pipe's overall elegance.

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Grade: RN

Pipe Code:	PS089	Price:	CHF 150.00
Shape:	Chubby Prune	Weight:	57g / 2oz
Chamber ų: 21mm -- Chamber Depth: 40mm -- Wall Thickness: 13mm -- Cleaner Passes? Yes



COMMENT: I know that "Prune" is not quite a conventional name for a shape, but I feel that it's a lot more accurate in defining the shape than the more usual "Apple" or "Author". What I'm very confident about here is the word "chubby"; as you can hopefully see, the walls are quite thick and the diameter of the bowl is about 46mm (1.8 inches). The rest of the pipe points to the Lovat shape, but it is not. The shank is indeed round, but it's too short to qualify the pipe for a Lovat. The mouthpiece, saddle and short, does indeed contribute to the impression of the shape being related to the Lovat. This is a great pipe whether you prefer to hold your pipe in your hand or clench on it.