Former: Smooth Billiard with Silver Tobacco Pipe

Hans "Former" Nielsen's been producing these lighter, leaner takes on Danish classics lately, compared to his more muscular, stouter fare. Making use of smooth, easy lines, Hans has realized a softer, plumper take on the shape, with a well-defined transition and a low-sitting waistline. With a subtle sense of Danish-school lift to the bowl's heel, it presents a broad palette for showcasing a full display of tight, vivid whorls of birdseye, framed by a lane of cross-grain at the aft and fore. Finished in one of the carver's stunning contrast finishes, the shank's end adorned with a handsome silver army mount offering a touch of bright, cool flash, this is definitely the sort of classic that should fit right in with any collection.

- Daniel Bumgardner