Trey Rice: Smooth Acorn with Silver Tobacco Pipe

An architect by trade and an accomplished pipe artisan and woodworker, Trey Rice fashions pipes from his home just outside of Forth Worth, Texas. His design outlook most often centers around English and Danish classics, and his architectural eye results in pipes that are aesthetically clean and remarkably precise. Rice's portfolio most often focuses on shape-chart classics and artisan staples, supported by his tasteful accent work and refined shaping.

This Acorn is among the design's more reserved variety, forgoing the often-seen heel spur and, instead, showcasing a round, Apple-like bowl but with a waistline that's a touch higher set toward the rim. Hearty and muscular, this piece fits substantially in hand, and the shank's subtle flare toward the stem is an oft-seen cue in many Danish renditions. A slender ring of silver accents the shank end, and its narrow width juxtaposes the stummel's muscularity, serving to make the composition more aesthetically slender and refined. Dressed in a deep, walnut stain, the stummel showcases handsome grain throughout, and the hand-cut vulcanite stem promises unparalleled smoking comfort.