Dunhill: Shell Briar (4901) (2025) Tobacco Pipe

The "01" from Dunhill's venerated shape chart is an archetypal straight Apple that exudes classic English charm. The bowl is supple and plump, the walls gently bowing outward as they rise to the trim rim. However, this particular "01" features a short shank and stubby stem, making it a muscular Nosewarmer that measures less than four inches long. Furthermore, this "01" is rendered in Group 4 size and is dressed in Dunhill's Shell Briar finish.

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.