American Estates: Sam Adebayo Sandblasted Billiard with Bakelite Tobacco Pipe

A trim and handsome Billiard rendition from Sam Adebayo, this modern take on the timeless shape showcases the skills of the American artisan quite well. The overall profile here is quite tightly knit, coming in at just over four and a half inches long, allowing this pipe to be easily pocketed, while its light weight makes clenching near effortless. A wide transition here leaves plenty of room to drape a thumb, leading to a sleek stretch of shank that travels evenly to the tapering stem of orange Bakelite. Balancing this combination is a bowl with a low-set waist that takes on a swift, forward-canting taper to the rim, reminiscent of Danish-style Billiards and making for quite the comfortable fit in hand. The chamber here is respectable, despite the dimensions of this pipe, and its slightly protruding heel lends the overall composition a touch of structure that balances its softer elements. Dressed in a vibrant orange tanblast, this piece showcases some handsome grain throughout, and the addition of the orange Bakelite stem makes the palette even more inviting.