Mastro Geppetto: Rusticato Natural Paneled Bent Apple Tobacco Pipe

Encompassed by eight crisp facets, this bent Apple from Mastro Geppetto juxtaposes structural line work against supple curves for a unique, eye-catching presentation. The bowl is paired to a gracefully bent shank-and-stem arrangement that encourages a comfortable, hands-free smoking posture and provides a touch of sinuosity to the composition in profile. The overall proportions on display are fairly well-balanced, the shank about as long as the bowl is tall, something of a departure from the dramatic proportions favored by the Italian marque. The stummel wears the crisp, honey-hued Rusticato finish, which provides a good deal of traction for the fingers to grip.