Italian Estates: Davide Iafisco Smooth Horn (2015) Tobacco Pipe

Davide Iafisco, one of Italy's most skilled artisan pipe makers, blends Italian craftsmanship with influences from Danish, Japanese, and American schools of design. His pipes are known for their dynamic shapes, soft lines, and occasional asymmetry, all finished to a high standard with exceptional engineering. ​​A bold, expressive rendition, this Horn from Davide Iafisco is an exceptionally striking piece. The bowl stands with an eager forward cant, with thick walls flaring high from the sweeping heel toward the broad rim. The shank seamlessly transitions from the bowl and joins to a subtly bent, tapered stem to form a graceful silhouette. The stummel wears ruby stained smooth finish, which highlights stunning cross grain sweeping across the bowl and shank.