Ashton: Brindle Bent Billiard (LX) Tobacco Pipe

A stately design from Jimmy Craig of Ashton, this piece offers rather robust proportions while maintaining classic shaping. The thick-walled, hearty bowl displays a subtle taper toward the rim from a sweeping heel, with plenty of room at the transition to drape a digit. Out back, the high-arcing, equally stout shank and stem present a comfortable smoking posture for hands-free clenching, if desired. It's dressed in a warm, dark sandblast that deftly shows off the briar's wavy grain patterns, while the electric orange and black hues of the brindled vulcanite mouthpiece add a vibrant pop of color.