Sandblasted Bent Bulldog with Durat Tobacco Pipe

One of Portugal's few artisan pipe makers, Sabina Santos crafts gorgeous shapes that are uniquely designed, expertly engineered, and handsomely finished. This bent Bulldog is a fetching showcase of Sabina's craftsmanship, being a embellished and modern interpretation of the classic form. Up front, a muscular bowl stands atop a wide heel and grows thick walls that quickly flare to a low-set, beadline-wrapped waist. From there, those walls taper dramatically to a flat rim, their protracted narrowing lending the upper bowl a cone-like appearance. A remarkably trim diamond shank follows the bowl, or more precisely, emerges from the bowl itself, extending in a sweeping curve from the bowl's heel to a demurely curved saddle stem. A stylish accent of Durat marks the junction and lends a pop of vibrant color to the pipe's otherwise muted palette, along with the blue vulcanite mouthpiece it adjoins. A crisp, ruby-tinged sandblast completes the ensemble and highlights rippling grain and stunning birdseye throughout the stummel.