Smooth 'LB' Billiard Tobacco Pipe

Chris Asteriou is a Greek pipe maker who has crafted pipes since 2007. With a background in Industrial Design and Architecture, Asteriou is well suited for creating functional pipe designs of immense aesthetic appeal. Initially, Asteriou's style was defined by classic Anglo-French shaping, crafting shape-chart standards with machine-like precision. However, Asteriou now incorporates more Danish and Japanese pipe making elements into his pipes, and now one is just as likely to see a shapely Freehand from Asteriou as a traditional Billiard.

This Billiard represents Asteriou's classical inspirations, as this particular rendition draws directly from Dunhill's iconic "LB" Billiard. The composition seamlessly blends the traditional proportions, as the robust bowl's height matches the thick shank's length. Furthermore, the jet-black vulcanite stem offers a sleek taper to the bit, completing the composition's archetypal profile. Additionally, this Billiard is dressed in an old-school finish, a vivid chestnut stain that highlights stunning straight grain on the bowl's supple walls. For those that find the streamlined proportions and classic aesthetic of Anglo-French shapes particularly appealing, few pipes can match this traditional "LB" Billiard by Chris Asteriou.