Savinelli Giubileo d'Oro Smooth (814 EX) Tobacco Pipe

Like the "812," Savinelli's "814 KS" is, in essence, a bent Canadian, the slightly downturned, abbreviated stem further emphasizing the shank's sleekness and the bold, protruding heel at the fore. This EX example, though, is decidedly more dramatic in its proportions, exemplifying the Italian marque's neoclassic approach to classic English shapes — the oval shank is trimmer, and even tapers from transition to stem when viewed from above, which thrusts more visual weight toward the tall, cylindrical bowl up front. It's a pipe with plenty of muscular, palm-filling substance, juxtaposed against a streamlined disposition through the shank-and-stem combination.

The highest tier within Savinelli's standard lineup, the Giubileo d'Oro series presents the Italian marque's superlative pieces. Meaning "Golden Jubilee" in Italian, the Giubileo d'Oro series denotes Savinelli pipes par excellence, and the strict standards determining Giubileo d'Oro pieces mean that only 0.1% of Savinelli's total production is found worthy of the line's iconic three brass dot stem logo. As such, these pipes showcase choice grain patterns and exquisite finishes — from concisely defined sandblasts to gorgeously arrayed flame grain and birdseye. This particular example wears the line's smooth stain, highlighting the briar's natural grain in a traditional and vivid palette.