Yello-Bole

Yello-Bole is a historic American pipe brand introduced by Kaufmann Bros. & Bondy during the 1930s. Better known as KB&B or KBB, the company also created Kaywoodie and marketed several other influential American pipe lines.

The Yello-Bole name referred to the brand’s distinctive honey-based bowl coating. This coating was promoted as a way to shorten the break-in period and provide a sweeter initial smoke, reflecting an era of experimentation in American pipe design and engineering.

Early KB&B-era Yello-Boles are identifiable through details such as company stamps and stem logos, while later production continued under S.M. Frank after its 1955 purchase of KB&B. Collectors may also encounter specialized designs such as the Carburetor, which introduced air through an opening in the bottom of the bowl to help cool the smoke. Our listings note the markings, construction, approximate period, and condition of each pipe.