Italian Estates: Aldo Velani Ultima Smooth Acorn (D60) (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

Crafted in Livorno, Italy, by Cesare Barontini, Aldo Velani pipes are renowned for their unique style and elegant construction. This Acorn from Aldo Velani boasts a tall, full-bodied bowl that stands at the fore of an upturned shank and a steeply curved tapered stem. Said bowl consists of thick, insulating walls that flare upward from a firm heel to a broad, ridgeline-wrapped waist, before tapering inward to a rounded rim. The vaulted shank-and-stem arrangement encourages a comfortable smoking posture and lends a striking curvature to the shape's profile, all while providing balance to the form. A ruby-hued smooth finish dresses the stummel and highlights gorgeous grain across the briar's surface, while a metallic accent adorns the junction and adds a touch of flash to the pipe's otherwise muted palette.