Italian Estates: Castello Sea Rock Briar Billiard (KK) (Pi) Tobacco Pipe

Measuring less than five inches in total length, this Castello Billiard is a compact rendition of the shape-chart standard, but it retains a healthy amount of muscularity along its transition, heel, and insulating walls. The shank-and-stem arrangement tapers swiftly from the transition to the bit, slenderizing the aft side of the composition and drawing most of the visual focus to the bold, upright bowl. Comfortable in hand and lightweight enough for easy clenching between the teeth, this piece is versatile as it is stylish. The craggy Sea Rock rustication dresses the bowl and provides plenty of tactile feedback for the fingers to explore, while the shank is left smooth for a touch of textural diversity. --Davin Hylton