Misc. Estates: Lomma Smooth Bent Egg

As the title implies, this is a larger offering from Lars Jonsson of Lomma pipes. Large, in this case however, doesn't necessarily mean a long or towering design; this piece still very much embodies Lars' penchant for tight-knit, compact shaping — only beefed up proportionally throughout the entire composition. There's more substance to the chamber walls, more briar along the transition, and some serious thickness to the upward-flicking shank alike, all while still maintaining a pretty compact, tight-knit aesthetic in profile. The shape itself, a plump, muscular, and yet very fluid take on the bent Egg, shares much in common with Jonsson's signature Scoop shape, offering a playful contrast of sharp lines and gentle curves for a natural feel in hand — something augmented by the slightly Heeschen-esque cheeks he's lent to either flank. It's beautifully grained as well, with cross grain flowing down either cheek and a whirling sea of birdseye covering the entire underside.