Claudio Cavicchi: Brown Smooth Bent Brandy 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 also expertly shaped and precisely drilled. A fluidly curved take on the timeless bent Brandy shape, this pipe is poised for comfortable hands-free smoking and displays a handsomely sinuous silhouette. The transition is wide enough to drape a digit, and it gives way to a thick, lifting shank that tapers softly to meet a similarly tapering stem of smartly curved black acrylic. This arcing combination balances the bowl as it stands on a plump heel, its walls making an upright taper to the flat rim while offering a wealth of supple curvature to appreciate in hand. 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.