Sandblasted Oval Shank Billiard Tobacco Pipe

A charming classic from Scott Klein, this oval shanked Billiard takes a more English classic approach to the archetype, mixed with a bit of American Industrial stance in its firm shank and stem design, as well as more organic cues like the plateau crown along the rim. In other words, Scott just nailed this design, and he did so while keeping the overall proportions compact and abbreviated — making for a neat pocket pipe you can take just about anywhere. As for the finish, Scott's matched some of the piece's more organic cues by presenting it in a warm walnut finish with a tight, crisp sandblast, unveiling some impressive ring grain climbing the bowl.

- Andrew Wike