Dunhill: County (4412) (2020) Tobacco Pipe

This "4412" from English marque Dunhill is a sleek-lined and lightweight Stack that features a tall, deep-chambered bowl paired to a rounded shank and a tapered stem that terminates gracefully at the lip button. In this particular example, as denoted by the second "4" in the shape code, the English marque lends the shape a lifting shank and extended, downturned stem, creating a flowing outline that poises the pipe for comfortable smoking. A low-set transition accentuates the bowl's height without being too dramatic or excessive, fostering a bowl-forward aesthetic that's still rooted in classic pipe design. This piece's traditional appeal is cemented thanks to the rich, earthy sandblast of the County finish dressing the stummel.

Like the Cumberland finish, Dunhill's County line pairs rich, cumberland stems with delightfully textured sandblasts. Typically, County pieces wear a lighter stain, often falling between the Cumberland and Tanshell hues, and since its introduction in 1986, with only a brief hiatus, the County remains stalwart within Dunhill's portfolio, especially desired by lovers of brindled vulcanite and warm sandblasts.