Jacono: Pawn Bent Apple Tobacco Pipe

In 1981, Tonino Jacono and his father-in-law began developing an idea for a pipe-making workshop. Tonino's father-in-law would supply the briar from the mill where he worked; Tonino's brother-in-law would shape the pipes; and Tonino would finish the pipes. Two years later, Tonino and his family were crafting pipes centralized around a core philosophy: offer the highest-quality smoking instruments at the right price. Four decades later, Tonino now heads the workshop and has taken over carving the pipes himself, though he maintains the same adherence to that core value system. Tonino showcases his striking shaping style and handsome finishing work with this bent Apple. Shape-wise, this piece boasts a broad, full-bodied bowl that stands at the fore of an upturned shank and a demurely curved saddle stem. Said bowl is rich with curvature and consists of softly contoured walls that conform naturally to the hand. The vaulted shank-and-stem arrangement promotes a comfortable smoking posture and adds a touch of gesture to the shape's profile. A crisp, earth-toned sandblast dresses the ensemble and highlights healthy grain across the bowl and shank alike.