Aran Smooth Nickel Mounted (444) Fishtail Tobacco Pipe

While Peterson has a number of paneled shapes in their portfolio, the "444" is their only traditional Foursquare, complete with a structured bowl and a faceted shank. In typical Peterson fashion, said bowl possesses a muscular build and stands atop a full, firm heel that, in conjunction with the paneled shank, enables the totality of the shape the ability to sit without the aid of a pipe stand. Both physically and visually, the "444" impresses, offering plenty of tactile intrigue as well as a comforting in-hand presence.

One of Peterson's most traditional finishes, the Aran presents a color palette of chocolatey stain and jet-black stem. In the smooth iteration, it highlights the briar's natural grain pattern with handsome reservation — not distracting from the form's shape yet, at the same time, offering enough definition and detail to remain intriguing and individual, accented here with a flashy nickel band to add some formal panache and elegant appeal.