Becker: Sandblasted Dublin (Two Clubs) Tobacco Pipe

Founded by Fritz Becker in 1974, the Becker workshop has remained a family-owned business, now led by third-generation artisan Federico Becker. Renowned for unique designs, Becker sets itself apart from other Italian workshops by favoring delicate, lightweight proportions as opposed to the whimsical and eccentric pieces commonly seen in Italian pipe making. This signature style is showcased in pieces like this Dublin, which features sharp, angular lines and Federico's distinctive pointed heel, giving it a Pickaxe-like silhouette. The bowl, with its tall, sweeping walls and gently domed rim, exudes forward-leaning momentum. The lithe shank-and-stem arrangement focuses attention on the bowl and keeps the pipe lightweight in hand and sleek in profile. The elongated, round shank connects the bowl to a hand-cut cumberland stem, complementing the rich mahogany-toned stummel. The stummel's fine sandblasted finish highlights organic growth rings that ripple up the bowl's flanks.

- Madison Long