Nørding: Double Silver Brandy (3) Tobacco Pipe

Tapering gradually from the plump, supple heel to the taut rim, this straight Brandy from Nording is a classic bit of Danish craftsmanship. Trading his proclivity for large, gestural Freehands for a more modest, streamlined design, Erik Nording has crafted a compact piece that doesn't sacrifice anything in terms of chamber capacity. The shank and bowl possesses a keen sense of balance that lends the design a comfortable in-hand presence, while the sterling silver accent at the shank end and stem base, along with the partially rusticated stummel, offer plenty of visual and tactile appeal.