Savinelli: Paloma Smooth Brown (101) (6mm) Tobacco Pipe

Savinelli's "101" Billiard is a muscular take on the shape chart standard — undeniably Italian in its execution, evidenced by the robust bowl and firm heel underneath. Such shaping cues call to mind the marque's "141 KS" Billiard, only here, the bowl of the "101" has a much stouter appearance due to the shank being considerably thicker, continuing the hearty precedent set by the bowl. This piece is also one of the shortest Billiards offered by the Italian firm, making it a substantial pipe that houses a good bit of chamber, while still being easily manageable and relatively compact.

Introduced in 2023, Savinelli's Paloma series is named after the Italian word for "dove" and is characterized by two finishes offered across six shapes. The smooth offerings are dressed in a rich chestnut stain, highlighting fine grain while contrasting elegantly with the Paloma's multicolored stem of custom-cast, high-quality acrylic, while the rusticated options are stained a deep black hue, with a wealth of crisp texture around the stummel. The cream, caramel, and mahogany tones of the stem offer an elegant complement to the stummel — here dressed in the Paloma's smooth finish.