Tonni Nielsen: Sandblasted Bent Apple Tobacco Pipe

In all-black with red undertones, and sporting a red smooth-polished rim, this small bent Apple from Tonni Nielsen seems made for carrying in a pocket. Even in such a small package, you'll find an awful lot happening here. The bowl is rounded, as you would expect, perfectly, with concentric rings of grain stacked all around the circumference. The shank in profile is thin, though fairly wide from the top. The compressed shank throws the visual weight of the pipe forward to the bowl, which deserves the attention. The chamfered rim is the only smooth part of the pipe, and it's a neat detail on this minimalist piece. The saddle bit is understated with just the right elegant curve. From every angle, this pipe offers beautiful curves and mesmerizing style.