Savinelli: Punto Oro Gold Sandblasted (607 KS) (6mm) Tobacco Pipe

Savinelli's "607 KS" is among the Italian marque's largest bent Billiard designs, rivaled only by the substantial proportions of the "616 KS." That said, it's still a considerably robust rendition of the timeless form, closely resembling the dimensions of Savinelli's "606 KS" shape, but here it trades a tapered stem for a saddle mouthpiece which further emphasizes its muscularity. The tobacco chamber is remarkably deep, and the downturned stem promises a comfortable hands-free smoking posture for those desiring a reliable jaw hanger.

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. Less than two percent 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 Gold 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.