Former: Sandblasted Dublin with Bamboo Tobacco Pipe

Hans "Former" Nielsen, a master pipe maker with decades of experience, has built a renowned portfolio that spans signature designs, creative takes on classic shapes, and a shaping style that stands at the forefront of Danish pipe-making. Starting his career at just 15, Nielsen began by repairing pipes at Poul Rasmussen's Copenhagen shop before moving on to a supervisory role at W.Ø. Larsen. He later launched his own artisan pipe-making journey, earning global acclaim. Today, his pipes are highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Two light knuckles of bamboo along the shank characterize this organic Dublin by Former, with a craggy sandblast dressing the bowl to further the overall earthy demeanor. Shape-wise, this piece features a tall bowl standing at the fore of an arrow-straight shank-and-stem combination, with the bowl standing over two inches tall, towering over the aft. Appropriately, the bowl houses a deep chamber, insulated by walls that flare from a soft heel to a smooth, chamfered rim. Completing the profile is a concise saddle stem that matches the rhythm of the equally placed bamboo knuckles, for a harmonious balance throughout the aft. The stummel's earthy sandblast showcases birdseye along each flank of the bowl, creating a particularly craggy surface.