This is when you appreciate the artistry – this briar ebauchon couldn’t have been formed into any other shape.
ostThe straight grain almost all around the bowl just flows.
Even the inside of the bowl is perfect.
And the shank has been specially carved to make the most of the grain.
The corresponding birdseye grain is visible on the top and base of the bowl and shank.
Typical of Savinelli touch is the almost triangular stem
A really large, chunky sandblasted Bulldog, with a sloping “saddle” stem for comfort.
The sandblasted shank is finished with a smooth section which lightens the whole pipe.
The signed mouthpiece has a 6mm option.