Smooth Bent Brandy (CCCC) 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 ensures 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 rather short, 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 muscular heel, its walls making a swift taper to the flat rim and enhancing the dynamic look of this composition well. Dressed in one of Cavicchi's iconic honey-blonde stains, this pipe has earned the carver's CCCC-grade, and it showcases a wealth of handsome grain, with dense streaks of flame surrounding the bowl.