Red Sandblasted Blowfish (Sam Cui) (01) Tobacco Pipe

Guo Hui Zhang's passion for pipes began with his work as an importer and purveyor of pipe-making materials. Zhang's understanding of large-scale pipe logistics inspired an exciting idea: the mass production of high-quality, artisan pipes. In 2017, he opened the GH Zhang workshop and partnered with pipe makers around the world to achieve his vision. Each GH Zhang pipe is designed by a famous artisan pipe maker and shaped on a CNC machine before being finished by hand and fitted with stems by the team at GH Zhang. Offering more than 40 shapes in smooth and sandblasted finishes, GH Zhang presents pipe smokers with a rare opportunity to procure artisan-style pipes at an accessible price.

Chinese artisan Sam Cui is best known for his portfolio of Freehand shapes, each displaying the flowing, gestural profiles that have come to define the Danish school of design. This "01" Blowfish by GH Zang is a handsome showcase of his work, pairing the shape's signature bifurcated bowl with a gently upturned foursquare shank that lends the composition a graceful, fluid profile. The stummel is finished in a crisp sandblast and dressed in a rich ruby-red stain that accentuates the briar's natural grain and texture.