Nørding: Spiral Freehand Tobacco Pipe

The various fluting channels of this Spiral Freehand piece from Erik Nording truly emphasize its Danish Fancy style, especially considering its tall bowl, flaring walls, pinched transition, and flared shank end. The rim here is crowned in a craggy plateau, and the shank has been paired to a stylized stem of jet-black hues, matching the various panels of the stummel which have been glossily finished in a matching tone. The rest of the briar is stained a warm mahogany, including the broad shank face, resulting in a piece that's rich with both contrast and textural appeal.

-John McElheny