Dunhill: Bruyere (5128) (2015) Tobacco Pipe

One of Dunhill's scarcer shapes, this "28" Diplomat combines several elements of other shape-chart standard pipes. The rotund bowl is reminiscent of the elegant "07" Prince, whereas the broad shank-stem arrangement inspires comparisons to the "21" Zulu. These elements combine to create a hearty, organic shape that appears here in hand-filling Group 5 size, which provides a vast space to display Dunhill's distinguished Bruyere finish.

The Bruyere was Alfred Dunhill's original finish upon launching his brand of premium pipes and smoking accessories and was the only Dunhill finish from 1910 until 1917. Even after the addition of other finishes, the Bruyere maintained a high level of popularity, becoming synonymous with what is thought of, even today, as the quintessential pipe. To achieve the iconic, ruby hue and saturation, a skilled craftsman painstakingly layers particular stains in a precise manner, then meticulously polishes the pipe to a high luster. The final result is, simply put, timeless.