Dunhill: Shell Briar with Silver (5103F) (2022) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

A Billiard of considerable substance, this Group 5 rendition of Dunhill's "03" straight Billiard features hearty muscularity throughout its form — the bowl's robustness matched by the stout shank. Such proportions make for a pipe that's natural to hold, with plenty of chamber, and also offers more briar to show off the Shell Briar's sandblasted texture, contrasted by a flashy silver accent band. This particular offering from the White Spot comes drilled to accept 9mm filters, denoted by the "F" in its shape code.

The Shell Briar's addition to the Dunhill catalog was a pivotal moment in pipe smoking history. Before 1917, pipes with sandblasted finishes had never been made, and Alfred Dunhill's innovative mind created arguably the most popular finish for pipes today when he unveiled the Shell Briar. With its dark, reserved color palette and delightful texture, it's no surprise that it's still wildly popular over a century later.