All Briar Canadian Tobacco Pipe

Wandi Riyadi is one of Indonesia's few artisan pipe makers, and he boasts a portfolio that is both expansive and impressive. Riyadi's work reflects both Scandinavian and Japanese influences, with legendary carvers like Bo Nordh, the Ivarssons, and Hiroyuki Tokutomi informing the artisan's own eclectic yet unique style. Fashioned almost entirely from briar, this Canadian certainly speaks to Riyadi's unique and imaginative approach to pipe making.

In terms of shaping, this is an exceptionally sleek rendering of the traditional Canadian shape, especially when it comes to the shank-and-stem arrangement. Said arrangement is quite trim, especially in profile, thanks to the flat, ovoid shaping of both shank and stem. The bowl is quite shapely in comparison, but still reserved overall, housing a moderately sized chamber that's well-suited for a variety of blends and smoking occasions. Both stummel and stem are fashioned from beautifully stained briar with excellent grain throughout; the stem's metal tenon is the only departure from this consistent and beautiful motif. An elevated and inventive take on the traditional shape, this Canadian is sure to entice any fan of updated shape-chart classics.