American Estates: Wayne Teipen Smooth Bent Dublin (2017) (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

A handsome take on the traditional form, this bent Dublin by Wayne Teipen features a sturdy, forward-canted bowl that flares from its lifted heel to its broad, plateau-flecked rim. Out back, a sweeping shank exits the low-set transition and marries a demurely curved saddle stem of jet-black vulcanite. The shank and stem lend a gestural curvature to the shape's silhouette and promote a comfortable smoking posture, all while providing balance to the overall shape. A dark, ruby-hued smooth finish dresses the ensemble and highlights lively flame grain across the bowl's flanks.