Kai Nielsen: Smooth Apple (Jewel of Denmark) (B) Tobacco Pipe

Compared to other pipes in Kai Nieslen's portfolio, this Apple is fairly straightforward and understated composition, offering a plump, Ball-like bowl that's married to a sleek, arrow-straight shank-and-stem arrangement. The bowl's supple curves and rotund build make it a delight in hand, its chubby waistline conforming naturally to wrapping fingers. The shank and stem keep the shape looking balanced and streamlined in profile, without distracting from the bowl, which display fine strands of flame grain across its flanks. Dressed in a honeyed smooth finish, the stummel boasts a warm complexion that's inviting and affable.