Vauen: Kira Smooth (103) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

A classic, straight Billiard, the "03" from Vauen caters well to traditional shaping conventions, with an upright bowl poised at a slight forward cant for visual balance, and the shank and stem of standard length. Per the German marque's typical design aesthetic, though, the relative proportions are slightly increased for a more muscular interpretation and the ability to accommodate a 9mm filter.

Introduced in 2021, the Kira line presents Vauen shapes in a rich contrast stain, requiring an intensive process of staining and sanding to finish the stummel in two distinct stain colors, with this piece exuding a silky smooth texture. The line's name derives from the Sanskrit word for "ray of sunshine," and the dramatically contrasted presentation does well to support that sunny theme, with bronze- and silver-hued accents echoing the warm and bright motif.