Henri Sorensen: Smooth Lovat with Bamboo Tobacco Pipe

Originally a glazier, Danish artisan Henri Sorensen was drawn to pipe-making through his love of craftsmanship and smoking. Inspired by Denmark's pipe-making tradition and guided by masters like Tom Eltang and Erick Nielsen, he developed a distinctive style that blends classic influence with his own unique vision. This Lovat by Henri Sorensen beautifully honors Danish pipe-making of the '60s and '70s, with its sleek design, minimalist profile, and bamboo accents, capturing the essence of craftsmanship from that era. The fore of the pipe showcases a supple bowl, with walls that taper gracefully from a round heel to a taut rim. A cheeked transition leads into a round shank, adorned with a sleek ebony accent band that marks the start of two light bamboo knuckles. The profile is completed with a vulcanite saddle stem, its shoulders aligning perfectly with the rhythm of the bamboo, creating a seamless and harmonious balance. Dressing the stummel is a smooth chestnut finish that showcases intricate flame grain rising up the flanks of the bowl.