Italian Estates: Savinelli Octavia Smooth (438) (6mm) Tobacco Pipe

A bold, architectural take on the classic bent Dublin, this "438" from Savinelli boasts a tall, flaring bowl that's framed by eight crisp facets. The shank, likewise, is paneled and mirrors the bowl's geometric line work. The facet's firm, structural lines lend the overall form a muscular aesthetic that can be felt in hand, while the demurely curved mouthpiece offers a comfortable smoking posture. It's all dressed in a warm, smoky tones ff the Octavia smooth finish, which highlights an impressive display of birdseye across one flank of the bowl.

Savinelli's Octavia series is characterized by a structured, faceted motif, offering designs that feature octagonal paneling around the bowl and hexagonal paneling along the shank. Such shaping creates a sharp, refined aesthetic in profile with the crisp, precise ridgelines around the stummel adding texture to the pipe's smooth finish. This particular piece is dressed in a warm, auburn stain, with the bowl's individual facets framing the briar's natural grain patterns.