Sandblasted Bent Dublin with Horn (1052) Tobacco Pipe

Wojtek Pastuch has a quite diverse portfolio, the Polish artisan showing equal skill in renditions of classic pipe chart shapes as well as Freehand and whimsical, creative interpretations. His versatility should come as no surprise, seeing as how he traveled far and wide to secure the mentorship he needed to master his craft. Ranging from learning to pick the best briar from world-class Italian cutter "Mimmo" to spending long hours working in legendary Danish carver Tom Eltang's workshop, Wojtek's exposure to different design nuances is evident in the unique style has now made his own.

To my eye, this bent Dublin champions not Pastuch's penchant for a specific shape or design school, but his skill in reading the briar, as he has created a gestural shape that so perfectly follows the grain as to display tight stacks of ring grain that climb both bowl and shank. Given the different directions the two elements of the stummel lean, achieving this alignment is no mean feat of artistry and is brought to life by one of his craggy, deep and dark sandblasts. The bowl flares dramatically, allowing the stimulating growth rings to fill the palm with tactile stimulation before erupting in natural plateau on a broad, asymmetric rim. A robust, standard mortise and tenon arrangement is cleverly concealed by a stem accent of genuine horn, providing a reliable junction for a lithe, meticulously crafted vulcanite stem. With impeccable craftsmanship inside and out, this striking pipe will make an excellent centerpiece for any collection.