J. Mouton: Natural Sandblasted Billiard with Siberian Jadeite Tobacco Pipe

Based out of Gueydan, Louisiana, where he was born and raised, Jason Mouton's shaping style is informed by his meticulous eye, continuing to study a variety of artisan works voraciously since he first became acquainted with the craft. Mouton's pipes show strong American inclinations with their compact muscularity, with the fore hosting a touch more plump substance as a signature design cue. Seen here is a particularly bowl-centric Billiard design from the American artisan, with stark shaping contrast shown throughout the composition. A tall bowl stands at the fore with an upright posture, its walls traveling from the broad base and showing a slight taper to the rim, creating an almost Brandy-like figure that fits comfortably in the hand. Flanked by a pair of crisp facets, an exceptionally squat, broad shank emerges from a low-set transition, offering plenty of room for a thumb to rest. Punctuating the design is a trim, abbreviated saddle stem, which pairs with the shank to lend greater visual weight to the bowl in profile. A crisp, natural sandblast grants the stummel a warm, earthy complexion, its palette offered a delightful bit of contrast by the cooler tones of Siberian jadeite adorning the shank end and the base of the stem.