The Pipes Radice Pipes: Flake (Small) Pipes, Page 1

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Grade: RIND         Extra nomenclature: None
Pipe Code: RD075 Price: CHF 160.00   Shape: Billiard Weight: 36g / 1-9/32 oz Chamber ø: 19.5mm --  Chamber Depth: 35mm --  Wall Thickness: 9mm -- Cleaner Passes?  Yes This pipe is comparable in size to a Dunhill Group:  3
COMMENT: Here's a classic Billiard that I wouldn't hesitate for a second to show someone who would like to know what a classic Billiard is all about! It clearly shows how elegant the Classic Billiard is. Today, the Billiard is in as much demand as it was in the past. The only difference is that it has suffered so many mutilations over the years, and I often see one describe a pipe as a Billiard when it is clear that it has little in common with the truly established classic Billiard. What I'm trying to say is that this is one small and magnificent pipe, and if you like it as much as I do, you may consider getting it along with the RD080, which is located on the "Flake Pipes 2" page. Together, these two pipes would make a fabulous Billiard set, in two different finishes.

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Grade: SILK CUT         Extra nomenclature: None
Pipe Code: RD076 Price: CHF 180.00   Shape: Prince Weight: 35g / 1-7/32 oz Chamber ø: 20mm --  Chamber Depth: 27mm --  Wall Thickness: 13mm -- Cleaner Passes?  Yes This pipe is comparable in size to a Dunhill Group:  2
COMMENT: I have to admit that the Prince has always been, since its inception, one of the most elegant classic shapes. I know for a fact that so many pipe collectors out there agree with this view. The problem is a classic Prince is so rare these days, which is a great pity! This pipe is quite illustrative of the elegance and visual appeal of the Prince, and I'm sure anyone who likes this shape would find it hard to resist adding this one to his/her collection. To add fuel to the fire, the pipe comes with a beautiful Ringblast that is both well-pronounced and uniform. I love the delicate tapered mouthpiece which, by the way, has a diameter of a mere 13.5mm; that should tell you how slim and comfortable it is.

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Grade: SILK CUT         Extra nomenclature: None
Pipe Code: RD077 Price: CHF 180.00   Shape: FF Liverpool Weight: 33g / 1-5/32 oz Chamber ø: 21mm --  Chamber Depth: 41mm --  Wall Thickness: ->8mm -- Cleaner Passes?  Yes This pipe is comparable in size to a Dunhill Group:  4-5
COMMENT: If you see this pipe shape as simple and straightforward, please think again! It's so rare for me to say (or at least think) "This is a pipe I have never seen before!" Well, this is definitely what I'm saying and thinking at this moment. The basic shape is definitely that of the Liverpool, if we take out of the equation the bowl shape. The shank is long and round, and the mouthpiece is tapered and short. I had to use the word "Freeform" only in reference to the bowl shape, which is somewhere between the Dublin and the Bell. The shank is what I would describe as a Pencil Shank, and that is because it measures only a little over 12mm in diameter (0.47 of an inch). To describe this pipe as elegant and unique would be an understatement. I have resisted adding it to my collection since I first saw it. I don't know for how much longer I can resist ;-)

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Grade: SILK CUT         Extra nomenclature: None
Pipe Code: RD078 Price: CHF 180.00   Shape: FF Dublin Weight: 40g / 1-13/32 oz Chamber ø: 21mm --  Chamber Depth: 40mm --  Wall Thickness: 8mm -- Cleaner Passes?  Yes This pipe is comparable in size to a Dunhill Group:  4
COMMENT: This is another excellent interpretation of the classic Dublin. The deviation from the traditional shape lies mainly in the lowest part of the bowl and, more importantly, the shank. As you can see, Radice flattened the bowl-shank base, creating what appears to be an elongated "drop" of water. As you would expect, the pipe can rest on a flat surface without any support. When you put the pipe down, you see most of the shank and the mouthpiece suspended in the air, which, I must admit, gives an air of elegance to the whole shape. Like most Radice's, the pipe exhibits an excellent blast, and the color of the pipe stands in fabulous contrast with the natural, smooth bowl top, which, by the way, exhibits excellent Bird's Eye.

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