Vauen: Taipan (5344) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

A bit shorter than many of the pipes in the Taipan line, this "5344" pairs a robust bent Apple bowl to an abbreviated saddle stem, offering plenty of presence in hand but keeping the overall length in versatile dimensions. The streamlined profile is bolstered by a bit of muscularity around the transition, altogether fitting right in with the German marque's easily-recognizable styling.

With the Taipan line, Vauen offers practical functionality with a distinctively German industrial take on classic shapes. The series is defined by a ruby sandblast to commend the briar's grain and provide plenty of finger traction, with a triple accent at the shank end adding a hint of elegance, and a sleek black stem adding to the traditional appeal.