Micah Redmond: Sandblasted Chubby Apple Tobacco Pipe

Small, chubby renditions of traditional forms are charming in their own right, presenting lightweight pieces with affable, abbreviated lengths and stout proportions. This chubby Apple from Micah Redmond is all of that and a bit more, its form comfortable in hand as well as easy to slip into a pocket on the go. Of particular note is the attention paid to the grain of this piece; its flanks are simply packed with blasted birdseye, with pronounced growth rings in between. With the combination of texture, proportions, and careful shaping balanced just right, it's indicative of the kind of craftsmanship that Micah is able to consistently achieve, with no two pieces striking the same chord.

- Rachel DuBose