Peterson: Saint Patrick's Day 2024 Rusticated (312) P-Lip Tobacco Pipe

Peterson's "312" is one of the most iconic bent Billiards offered by the Irish marque and is among the largest designs within their System series. It displays a sweeping S-curve in profile while an abundance of robust muscularity defines the shank, transition, and bowl. Though its proportions are quite stout, the stem's gracefully arcing nature allows the shape to hang from the jaw with ease, making this a pipe that's just as practical as it is timeless. The "312" is an excellent choice for those interested in Peterson's signature shaping style and patented System engineering and also happen to prefer their briars on the larger side.

Peterson's longest-standing annual release, the Irish marque's St. Patrick's Day line debuted in 1998. The series is among the marque's most celebrated and highly anticipated releases, and like previous versions, the 2024 rendition pays homage to Kapp & Peterson's storied Irish heritage with a color palette befitting the Emerald Isle. Comprising an assortment of iconic Peterson's shapes in five different finishes, all with System engineering, this release's standout feature is the vibrant green acrylic military mount which replaces the standard nickel variety. The fitment offers a rich dose of contrast to the composition, especially against the black acrylic P-Lip stem, and this particular pipe wears a dark stain and a craggy rustication: further enhancing this contrast.