Jacono: Rook Lovat Tobacco Pipe

A unique rendition of the Lovat shape, this pipe from Jacono features the quintessential abbreviated stem and extended shank, the latter transitioning cleanly into a rotund, Brandy-like bowl. The heel is bold and admirably supports thick walls that rise with an arcing taper to the flat rim, their supple rounding offering a comfortable feel in hand. Dressed in a warm, rich, auburn-hued stain, the stummel showcases handsome grain throughout, with flame grain flowing through the shank and surrounding the bowl, while the underside reveals a dense swath of birdseye.

In 1981, Tonino Jacono's father-in-law extended an offer to start a new pipe-making workshop, his father-in-law providing high-quality briar from his job at a briar-cutting mill, his brother shaping the pipes, and Tonino himself doing the finishing. The idea was developed further, and, two years later, the first Jacono pipes were made in 1983 from out of the family's small workshop in Jesi, Italy. Tonino's start at this new venture was guided by a simple principle: offer pipes of the highest possible quality at the best possible price. Tonino now heads the company and has taken on carving responsibilities himself, staying true to his original goal, though benefiting from more than three decades of pipe-making experience and a reputation for excellence.