Dunhill: Dress (4107) (2020) Tobacco Pipe

I've never administered a survey before, but if I were to ask the pipe smoking world which shape was the most classy and elegant, I have a hunch that many would say the Prince. Few designs pull of the shape-chart classic as well as Dunhill's "07," and what better finish to feature it in than the formal Dress series? Combining a jet-black stain with a lithe, straight stem to match, this Group 4 rendition is accented with a refined ring of sterling silver, further emphasizing the shape's exuding class.

One of the most fashionable finishes in all of pipe making and one that inspired an entire aesthetic, Dunhill's Dress finish was first introduced in 1973 and is meant to elegantly complement a tuxedo or similar formal wear, perfect for a night on the town. Characterized by its glossy, jet-black stain and sterling silver accent band, the Dress finish exudes class and imbues each pipe it adorns with a sense of refinement and sophistication. It's the progenitor of the term "dress pipe," now used to reference any black-and-silver pipe, and is one of the most distinctive finishes in all of pipedom.