Italian Estates: Savinelli Punto Oro Gold Smooth (413 KS) (6mm) Tobacco Pipe

The "413 KS" from Savinelli is a large rendition of the bent Dublin. The result is a profile similar to the "404" Zulu, but larger, with more curve to the shank and stem combination, and a stronger angle at the transition. This piece is also noticeably restrained through the shank, which appears quite diminutive in contrast to the tall, flaring bowl up front — a shaping cue that fits in well to Savinelli's Italian neoclassic style. As such, the bowl conforms effortlessly to the palm, while the sinuous bend provides for comfortable clenching.

The Punto Oro and Punto Oro Gold series begin Savinelli's highest-quality lines within its standard lineup, topped by the prestigious Giubileo d'Oro. Each Punto Oro pipe is fashioned from Mediterranean briar that's been aged for more than three years before passing ninety separate crafting and inspecting processes to ensure the strictest standards of quality — taking into consideration engineering, construction, and grain orientation. Only one tenth of all Savinelli pipes meet the Punto Oro's rigid criteria, making its pipes some of the Italian marque's most prized and collectible pieces. With a number of traditional finishes presented across the Punto Oro Gold and Punto Oro Classic lines, this particular Punto Oro Gold piece wears a timeless, auburn stain, drawing focus to the briar's natural grain pattern, highlighted by the expert finishing work of Savinelli's artisans.