Nørding: Stout Brown Partially Rusticated Dublin Tobacco Pipe

Sitting sturdily atop a flattened underside, this Stout Dublin from Erik Nording certainly lives up to its name, with a pronounced muscularity possessing every aspect of this pipe's construction. The bowl of this piece is very thick, filling out the contours of the hand extremely well with its subtle rounding and flaring gently to the softly inflated rim. A wide transition promises easy thumb draping and leads to the hearty shank, paired to a stem of colorful, crackling acrylic whose base is equally robust, the solid construction of this pipe ensuring a smoke that's cool in hand. Dressing this pipe is a partial rustication surrounded by a smooth finish of warm mahogany hues, complemented well by the stem and providing plenty of tactile intrigue.