Luciano Sandblasted Bent Bulldog (286) (S*) (2012) Tobacco Pipe

Italian-made pipes often take classic English shapes and play on traditional shaping cues and proportions, making for more individual, stylized renditions of the pipe chart standards. Here, Luciano presents a striking bent Bulldog, the sinuosity of the profile contrasting the hard lines of the shank and beadline around the bowl. The finish is an extremely light-depth sandblast, making the in hand feel almost smooth, with only subtle hints of texture.