Jacono: Knight Acorn (E) Tobacco Pipe

When considering the Italian school, the Acorn is not the most prevalent shape, often overshadowed by Billiard and Dublin variations and Apple and Brandy shapes. That's certainly true of Tonino Jacono's pipe carving, making this offering all the more special. It resembles the Italian carver's Apple designs but with the waistline raised toward the rim rather than low-set at the heel. It makes for a lovely in-hand feel, especially with the supple curve underneath and easy transition. Tonino's signature Knight rustication offers loads of tactile appeal, accented strikingly by the creamy tones of the acrylic stem.