Danish Estates: Tom Eltang Sandblasted Bent Egg Tobacco Pipe

Danish artisan Tom Eltang has over 40 years of experience in the pipe making world, with his first interest in the craft starting at only 6 years old when he noticed a pipe magazine through the window of a tobacco shop. Eltang holds an esteemed reputation and is recognized as one of the most prolific Danish artisans, so much so that young pipe makers often utter his name as a pivotal influence. This bent Egg by Tom Eltang boasts a sinuous under curvature and soft contours throughout that are associated with the Danish school of design. The forward-ebbing bowl presents a plump waistline and a gradual taper to the smooth rim, with the rim slanted to further emphasize the bowl's forward momentum. The broad transition lends ample room to wrap a thumb as it gives way to a trim shank which flares out at the junction. The shank and stem contribute to a consistent under curve, seamlessly transitioning from the bowl's lifted heel. The stummel wears an inky sandblast, with the rim and shank face left smooth for a handsome contrast.