Michael Parks Smooth Bent Brandy with Titanium (10A05.V) Tobacco Pipe

Canadian carver Michael Parks modernizes and elevates classic pipe-chart standards through his intricate shaping style, masterful finishing work, and keen eye for artistic flourishes. Not one to simply rely on the sheer aesthetics, Parks' pipes are also superbly engineered, designed to be refined smoking instruments that are as beautiful inside as they are on the outside.

This bent Brandy is a hearty rendition of the classic shape, representing the larger end of Parks' portfolio. As is typical for the form, it features a tall, rounded bowl that tapers from a wide, plump heel to a taut rim. Said bowl is set to a vertically inclined shank-and-stem arrangement that encourages a comfortable smoking posture from which to enjoy the bowl's capacious chamber. The bowl offers plenty of substance for the fingers to embrace, its supple curves conforming naturally to the hand. A smoky smooth finish dresses the stummel and highlights an impressive showing of birdseye across the flanks of the bowl. A band of titanium adorns the junction and ties together the entire composition with a touch of flash.