The range comes from a family-owned pipe factory which specialises in producing private label pipes with comparable qualities to slot into such price gaps. This innovation, combined with a real enthusiasm and love for the trade, has been so successful that (having completed university studies) the fourth generation came into the business in 2005.
Buying is a process of advice and negotiation – deciding which finishes and shapes offer the best value for the price the buyer wants to pay: “maybe go for a slightly smaller / different bowl”.
In this way we (the buyer) can fill in the price and shape gaps in the range of pipes we offer to you the pipe smoker; and from the supplier point of view the factory has a more efficient production run.

We have worked with the manufacturer of our Marca pipes since 2005 with marked success: Marca Parma, Marca 6, Marca Mignon, Marca Sport have all been exceptionally well accepted as quality pipes at reasonable prices.
In all this time we haven’t had a single faulty bowl. Not many brands can boast of this.

In fact, a considerable percentage of the Private Label pipes we see in the USA come from this Italian business enterprise. The buyer chooses a shape or shapes from the large (and I mean large) stockholding of prepared (cured and turned) bowls, specifies the price range and colour, and the bowls are selected and the pipes finished accordingly.

To summarise the factory philosophy for pipe making:
“By having cost-efficient production runs, with 2 or 3 grades of finishes included, they can produce better value for money pipes than most other pipe manufacturers.”

“These Marca pipes are absolutely great value for money - the smoking quality exceeds nearly all of my 100+ other pipes. WS”

“ps. I'm still enjoying the Marca - really good value for money. DB” 

Dry

For many years we have said that dry-smoking pipes are technically the best-designed pipes for all and sundry pipe smokers. By “dry-smoking” we mean a pipe with a built-in moisture trap
Bent pipes are usually the most effective, and in addition tend to be much lighter on the jaw. Particularly for new pipe smokers, they ease the way.
Our customers have confirmed this.

As prices for this type of pipe were rising, we wanted to find a pipe at a more reasonable price.

So, in 2012 we sat down with them to discuss the possibility
of a Marca Dry pipe for us.

A pipe with a “sump” which collects the moisture that forms naturally as the pipe is smoked (a pipe is a natural filter).
This produces a much drier smoking experience.

Because the design would be new to the factory, and it would have to be slotted in to their already busy production, we would need to be patient. The wait has been worth it.
The pipes are stunning.

“These Marca pipes are absolutely great value for money - the smoking quality exceeds nearly all of my 100+ other pipes. WS”

Shape 120 (above) is free-standing:
It’s stability is a good example of the skill of the pipe maker,
and the care given to the feel and balance of each pipe.

Three shapes in both smooth and sandblast, showing excellent grain patterns with minimal surface imperfections.
Saddle (top row) or Taper (bottom row) mouthpiece, whichever pleases your eye.

Saddle, smooth: 54-MarDrySSm R795.00 Saddle smooth shape 120 Taper, smooth: 54-MarDryTSm R795.00

Saddle, sandblast: 54-MarDrySSb R795.00 Taper, sandblast: 54-MarDryTSb R795.00

- YOUR SHAPE SELECTION IS MADE AFTER 'SHOP'

Note: clean the sump regularly with a folded pipe cleaner (and a shot of pipe spray) – to enjoy fresh smoking for many years. A “filter” may be used to mop up excess moisture, helping to keep the moisture trap clean and dry.
An adapter is included for use when you choose not to insert the filter.
Must be smoked with filter or adapter (provided)

Each pipe is boxed, and includes an adapter, and also samples of three different 6mm “filters”:
Balsa, Charcoal, and Paper Tube

Medio

6mm ”filter”

Well-proportioned medium-size bowls and very similar in size to the Lorenzo “Pavia”.
Also offer a 6mm ”filter” option suitable for charcoal or meerschaum cartridges, or for balsa inserts.
And remember – the pipes must be smoked with the filter or an adapter (provided). If not, the juices that condense and are filtered out naturally by the pipe will collect in the shank and may cause it to swell and crack.

SANDBLAST

54-MMedSb R595.00                 

Inner Bowl Diameter & depth:

Shape Med1 Tan            18mm x 37mm

Shape Med2 Burgundy   17mm x 31mm

Shape Med3 Tan            17mm x 37mm

Shape Med4 Black         18mm x 33mm

Shape Med5 Tan            17mm x 34mm

Shape Med6 Black         18mm x 37mm

SMOOTH

54-MMedSm R595.00         

            Inner Bowl Diameter & depth:

Shape Med1 Amber       18mm x 38mm

Shape Med2 Amber       17mm x 31mm

Shape Med3 Amber       17mm x 34mm

Shape Med4 Amber       18mm x 33mm

Shape Med5 Burgundy   17mm x 34mm

Shape Med6 Amber       18mm x 37mm

 

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