Savinelli: Collection 2021 Sandblasted (6mm) Tobacco Pipe

Since 1985, Savinelli's limited-edition Collection series has featured a brand new, singular shape, one which is permanently retired at the end of the year's run, and Collection pieces were previously only offered in a dark brown sandblast. Beginning in 2012, though, while maintaining the one-shape concept, Savinelli expanded the available finishes to include smooth options alongside the sandblast. Savinelli prioritizes that all Collection pipes, regardless of finish, showcase superb grain, and, as such, this piece comes complete with its own special presentation box. For their 2021 Collection, Savinelli has designated a robustly proportioned bent Billiard as the year's defining shape, featuring a hearty, deep-chambered bowl paired to an elegantly arching shank-and-stem combination. The shank displays a triangular cross section, a signature Savinelli design element, with the shank's subtle ridgelines seamlessly integrated into the shaping of the gently downturned, tapered stem. This particular piece is finished in a low-profile sandblast, with the stummel's reddish brown contrast stain complemented by a pair of lightly stained briar bands along the base of the stem.