Dunhill: Amber Root (3205) (2016) Tobacco Pipe

Rendered in balanced Group 3 size, this "05" Dublin by Dunhill sees a pert, upright bowl posed at the fore of a lean, arrow-straight shank-and-stem arrangement. Proportionally well balanced, with the bowl, shank, and stem contributing equally to the composition, this piece boasts a sleek profile and a comfortable in-hand presence. Furthermore, it's dressed in a reserved auburn tones of the Amber Root finish, which highlights striking grain across the length of the stummel.

One of Dunhill's more recent finishes, the Amber Root was introduced in 1995. Like the Root Briar, it showcases a smooth stain, accentuating the briar's natural grain in traditional style. Typically auburn-hued, the Amber Root is often a touch darker in color than that of the Root Briar, pairing handsomely with the jet-black stem for an aesthetic that combines the grain definition of the Root Briar finish with the darker, smokier tones of the Bruyere.