Dunhill: Cumberland (3201) (2023) Tobacco Pipe

Rendered in balanced Group 3 size, Dunhill's classic "01" Apple presents a sleek silhouette and an impressively light weight that keeps it well-suited for travel carry. The bowl is bulbous, tapered toward the rim, and the shank is fairly slim, placing further emphasis on the bowl. Further highlighting the sleek look of the aft side, this pipe is paired to a saddle stem, designated by the "2" in the shape code's second digit, and this grants the pipe an added bit of slenderness which balances the composition nicely. The underside is flattened, allowing the pipe to sit sturdily, making it easy to show off the crisp, earthy sandblast of the Cumberland series.

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.