Winslow: Smooth Billiard (C) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

Danish pipe maker Poul Winslow has been making pipes for decades, and this straight Billiard puts both his skill and penchant for gestural designs on full display. A forward-surging bowl tapers roundly from a well-rounded heel, and the shank boasts some extra muscularity as it stretches toward a a glossy black accent. The stem is jet black acrylic, and fitted to accommodate 9mm filters for those who prefer them. Windswept flame grain enlivens the stummel, made unmissable under a bright contrast stain and smooth finish, and the pipe creates a comforting, friendly presence in hand.