G. Penzo: Sandblasted Natural Nosewarmer Billiard with Boxwood (A) Tobacco Pipe

Giacomo Penzo's style is a fusion of diverse influences, drawing on Danish, Italian, and Anglo-French design elements, which are seamlessly woven throughout his portfolio. Originally from Italy and now based in Ireland, Penzo has a remarkable ability to craft both timeless, classic pieces and bold, expressive designs, with this compact Billiard being a handsome showcase of the former. Measuring a touch over four inches in length, this compact Billiard is well-suited as an on-the-go pipe, its lightweight figure offering comfort whether held in the hand or clenched between the teeth. A squat, upright bowl stands at the fore, formed by straight walls rising from the rounded heel toward the flat rim. Out back is an arrow-straight shank and tapered stem, the arrangement granting this pipe a streamlined, straightforward profile while still matching the bowl' subtle plump dimensions. Unstained, the stummel wears an intricate sandblast that highlights stacked growth rings across the briar's surfaces, sure to patinate as it's smoked, darkening over time and emphasizing the pale tones of the boxwood accent along the junction.