Claudio Cavicchi: Brown Smooth Bent Apple Tobacco Pipe

Claudio Cavicchi is truly a master of his craft, and his ability to coax the best possible grain out of every piece of briar will always astound me. His over 50 years of experience ensure that his pipes are not only beautiful, but expertly shaped and precisely drilled. A plump and subtly curvaceous take on the bent Apple, this piece boasts a gentle bit of fluidity through its shank and stem, poising it nicely for more comfortable smoking. This pair lift softly out from a wide transition, the shank taking on a subtle taper as it reaches toward a slim, demurely downturned saddle of black acrylic. Up front, the bowl stands on a broad, rounded heel and grows thick, plump walls that arc smartly toward a flat rim while canting forward dynamically. Dressed in one of Claudio's deep, chestnut stains, the stummel showcases handsome grain throughout, as tight striations of flame grain surround the bowl and frame the flanks of the shank, while birdseye covers the rim and underside.