What are medico pipes made of?

Medico Pipes are made of either imported Italian briar or Brylon (see YelloBole for Brylon explanation). All Medico pipes use the 6mm Medico paper filter developed in 1933.

Do they still make Kaywoodie pipes?

The S.M. Frank Co. now owns the Kaywoodie name, but no longer makes pipes. However, Italian made drugstore grade Kaywoodies are still being marketed in this country. These Italian-made Kaywoodies have a whiteoutline cloverleaf logo.

Are Medico pipes still made?

This is an absorbent paper filter that many people still use to this day. In order to accommodate the new filter, the company developed an accompanying brand of pipes known as Medico. That line of pipes continues in production today.

What are pipe filters?

Pipe filters have long been a standard for a cool, dry smoke and also offer the benefit of removing some unwanted ingredients found in pipe tobacco. The nicotine and tar is reduced and irritants are trapped in the absorbent filters.