English Estates: Charatan's Make Free Hand Relief Rhodesian (Extra Large) Tobacco Pipe

Founded by Fredrick Charatan in 1863, the Charatan brand is most famously known as the first company to entirely hand-make briar pipes from the block to the finished product. The term "Charatan's Make" refers to the method of assembly that differentiated Charatan pipes from the rest of the world. Many Charatan pipes go against the grain when it comes to traditional English pipe archetypes, offering more dynamic designs than you'll find in other classic shape charts.

This Rhodesian is a muscular and rugged interpretation of the classic shape, showcasing a towering bowl and hefty aft, informing this pipe's Extra Large proportions. Unlike the traditional Rhodesian shape, the bowl on this pipe stands tall, its walls rising from a firm heel to a crisp ridgeline before tapering inward to a taut rim. Out of a wide transition, a rounded shank extends before meeting the equally broad base of a Double Comfort saddle stem made of vulcanite. The inky mouthpiece is an ideal companion for the craggy sandblast seen up front, showcasing strong growth rings throughout.