Italian Estates: Claudio Cavicchi Smooth Bent Dublin (CCCC) Tobacco Pipe

Claudio Cavicchi is truly a master of his craft, and his ability to coax the best possible grain out of every piece of briar will always astound me. His over 50 years of experience ensures that his pipes are not only beautiful, but expertly shaped and precisely drilled. Characterized by twin beadlines at the broadly flaring, gently inflated rim, this bent Dublin from Claudio Cavicchi is also notable for its esteemed four "C" grade, indicating superb grain and shaping. The tall bowl houses plenty of chamber depth within its thick, insulating walls, and the wrapping lines below the rim are mirrored in two trim, black accent rings at the middle of the round shank. Topped by a jet-black acrylic stem with a cream-hued band at its base for contrast, this robust pipe boasts tight-knit tendrils of wispy flame grain on all flanks, while beautiful birdseye peppers the rim and underside.