Vauen: Sola (1503) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

Vauen's roots date to 1848, and they remain Germany's oldest and most storied marque, pioneering not only a distinctive design style but also the 9mm filter. The Sola series was introduced in 2022, and its name references its sunny disposition: The line comprises pipes characterized by a deep, warm auburn stain that defines the briar's natural grain and a stem of vibrant yellow acrylic accented with a band of virgin briar. The entire finish takes 60 individual steps to complete, and it's presented here on the "1503" straight Billiard, looking quite regal and holding a plump, pert bowl at the end of its sleek shank-and-stem arrangement.