Sandblasted Opera with Buffalo Horn Tobacco Pipe

Based out of Gueydan, Louisiana, where he was born and raised, Jason Mouton's shaping style is informed by his meticulous eye, continuing to study a variety of artisan works voraciously since he first became acquainted with the craft. Mouton's pipes show strong American inclinations with their compact muscularity, with the fore hosting a touch more plump substance as a signature design cue. An uncommonly seen shape, this Opera is among Mouton's favorite designs to craft and features just a bit of muscularity about its build, possessing an overall lightweight figure that pairs well with the shape's portable form. A pert, ovoid bowl is positioned upfront, its figure formed by slim walls rising from the broad, flattened heel and tapering gently toward the softly rounded rim. Out back is an arrow-straight shank and sleek saddle stem, the pair sure to offer a comfortable clench. Adorning the shank end is a dark buffalo horn accent, its complexion complementing the stummel's crisp, inky sandblast, which offers plenty of intriguing texture for the hand to appreciate, with the rim left smooth for contrast.