Vauen: Taipan (5361) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

A tall, palm-filling bent Brandy from Vauen, the "5361" displays a muscular heel and transition, with the bowl tapering to almost two inches in height above. Plenty of chamber volume on offer here, and a classic bent profile to go with it; the robust shank rises to meet a tapered stem which, in turn, curls down to put the pipe in a comfortable smoking position.

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.