Definitely what I would consider one of Gabriele's "louder" designs (at least from what we've seen so far), this bold, naturalistic freehand Dublin sports a wildly craggy plateau terminating both the bowl and the shank, each of which is broadly flared with sharp, crisp edges. Aside from making for a more daring shaping, both flourishes also allow for a lot of substance to be left on either end, giving the briar a hearty feel, even as they make the stout transition appear almost wasp-waisted in comparison.
- Eric N. Squires
