Caminetto: Rusticated Bent Billiard (08) (AT) Tobacco Pipe

A lithe and elegant bent Billiard rendition, this pipe from Italian workshop Caminetto is reminiscent of classic iterations of the old Anglo-French chart standard, though with a touch of extra body given to the bowl. The stretch of shank and stem are rather acrobatically inclined, reaching upward quite high before the stem takes on a smart downturn at the bit for a comfortable smoking posture. The transition is tightly knit, but still gives plenty of room to drape a thumb, with the rest of your free fingers sure to appreciate the curves and contours of the gently tapering bowl. A firm heel supports the walls of this bowl, and these provide a lovely canvas for the warm auburn rustication that dresses the stummel.