Dunhill: Bruyere (3107) (2019) Tobacco Pipe

Dunhill offers both bent and straight versions of their "07" Prince, and, while the downturned iteration is certainly elegant, I find the straight rendition to be even classier — exuding arrow-straight crispness and a clean sleekness through the profile. It's offered here in handy Group 3 size, the streamlined nature of the shank and elongated stem poised for the rounded bowl up front.

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.