Savinelli: Punto Oro Petite Sandblasted (112) Tobacco Pipe

Savinelli's "112" is a trim, lightweight, and lithely bent Billiard that takes inspiration from traditional, old-school French proportions with its svelte shaping. It's a drastic departure from Savinelli's penchant for robust, muscular forms, yet perfectly demonstrates the Italian marque's versatility and the diversity found within their shape chart — with this Petite rendition made all the more svelte and diminutive for those drawn to smaller pipes. The gentle, elegant arch of the mouthpiece accentuates its classic appeal while still remaining easily pocketable and travel-friendly.

The Punto Oro and Punto Oro Gold series begin Savinelli's highest-quality lines within its standard lineup, topped by the prestigious Giubileo d'Oro. Each Punto Oro pipe is fashioned from Mediterranean briar that's been aged for more than three years before passing ninety separate crafting and inspecting processes to ensure the strictest standards of quality — taking into consideration engineering, construction, and grain orientation. Only one tenth of all Savinelli pipes meet the Punto Oro's rigid criteria, making its pipes some of the Italian marque's most prized and collectible pieces. With a number of traditional finishes presented across the Punto Oro Gold and Punto Oro Classic lines, this particular Punto Oro piece wears a traditional, dark-stained sandblast, drawing focus to the briar's natural grain pattern, brought out with subtle texture thanks to the expert finishing work of Savinelli's artisans.