Dunhill: Shell Briar (3404) (2024) Tobacco Pipe

Rendered in functional Group 3 proportions, this "404" by Dunhill reinterprets the English marque's iconic "04" Bulldog design with an aquiline bend to the shank and stem. The curve flows gracefully through the shape's signature diamond shank. Dressed in Dunhill's Shell Briar sandblast, the stummel offers a wealth of stimulating texture to enjoy while smoking.

The Shell Briar's addition to the Dunhill catalog was a pivotal moment in pipe-smoking history. Before 1917, pipes with sandblasted finishes had never been made, and Alfred Dunhill's innovative mind created arguably the most popular finish for pipes today when he unveiled the Shell Briar. With its dark, reserved color palette and delightful texture, it's no surprise that it's still wildly popular over a century later.