Peterson: Supreme Silver Mounted Smooth (411) P-Lip Tobacco Pipe

The "411" is Peterson's trimmest and most lightweight Rhodesian, possessing a silhouette and in-hand presence that forgoes the Irish marque's usually robust aesthetic, opting for a streamlined and minimalist aesthetic. Like a typical Rhodesian, the "411" boasts a broad, squat bowl with a beadline-wrapped waistline and a gently tapered rim. The shape differs from usual renditions by possessing an incredibly slender shank-and-stem arrangement, which balances the bowl's plump form and lends a pronounced sleekness to the overall composition.

When fashioning new pipes, Peterson separates stummels into various grades, differentiating between degrees of quality and grain orientation. For decades, the Supreme grade reigned, well, supreme, being the pinnacle of Peterson's production. However, throughout the '00s, the prestigious designation began to fall out of use. That all changed, though, in 2019 with Peterson resurrecting the superlative Supreme stamp, followed by the A+ and A grades, respectively. Out of 2,000 stummels, only one will be of Supreme quality and perfection, making the line truly the best, most exclusive offering from the Irish firm. Dressed in a honey-blonde stain for best grain definition, this piece's patterns are on full display, further commended by a regal, gold accent band. It joins the ranks of Peterson's best pipes, bar none.