Founded by Achille Savinelli in 1876,Savinelli uses only the finest grades of Sardinian and Corsican briar. These great Italian pipes give the smoker the option to use the Balsa wood filter system on most pipes. While Savinelli has always respected tradition, they have also become very progressive over the years, always displaying great attentiveness to correct proportions and harmony resulting in a complete range of both classical and modern shapes. Whether you have been smoking for 3 days or 30 years, the Savinelli brand is a great smoker.