Ser Jacopo La Fuma brown pipe, original straight billiard model with black methacrylate mouthpiece. Fuma group rating. This pipe is a Ser Jacopo classic with perfect measurements and proportions. The light briar highlights a beautifully grained English cut with a well-centred bird's eye on the sides. It is very practical as the flat bottom of the bowl means it can be placed down without falling over. Its clean and essential lines, reminiscent of a hammer, make it very elegant and refined. The exquisite silver army ring gives it a superior style. It is medium in size and stands out for its capable bowl, which guarantees excellent smoking in any situation. Its lightness makes it ideal for smoking while walking or sitting comfortably in an armchair. The Fuma series was born from an intuition of Giancarlo Guidi. He realised that smooth pipes are more popular than sandblasted ones and decided not to sandblast pipes with minor defects, leaving them smooth. They are made from the same briar as the other Ser Jacopo pipes and are a guarantee of quality. The ideal pipe for those who want to try this historic Italian craftsman at a very reasonable price.
Ser Jacopo was founded in 1982 by the expert hands of Giancarlo Guidi. He came from a decade of successful experience at Mastro, of which he was one of the founders. This new adventure began by focusing on pipe mouthpieces, creating true works of art. He used precious metals, stones, horn and exotic woods to give Ser Jacopo pipes a distinctive and new look that many smokers appreciate. Add to this seasoned briar and success is immediate. Giancarlo Guidi is considered the father of what is known as the 'Pesaro school'. He taught the craft to many young people who, as they grew up, started their own workshops. Over the years, these artisans, as a sign of gratitude and esteem, have turned to Guidi, calling him Maestro. Giancarlo left us in 2012, still full of projects that were never realised, but which would certainly have amazed us. He was an extraordinary person, humble and cultured, a great art lover. The world of pipes lost a true protagonist too soon, and I lost a true friend.
The pipe for sale is exactly the one shown in the photos. Once sold, as it is handmade and therefore unique, the pipe will be removed from the website. The actual colour of the pipe may vary slightly from the photo as each monitor has its own colour tone. The dimensions have been measured accurately but may vary by a millimetre, either more or less.