Graziano Tendi Sandblasted Tomato w/ Horn Handmade Briar Pipe, New

Description

The Italian artisan scene is, today, more vibrant than it has perhaps ever been. While the 20th century was largely dominated by seminal workshops, such as Mastro de Paja and Castello, their many offshoots, such as Ser Jacopo and Caminetto, and the familial dynasties frequently bound up with them, such as the Roveras, the Ascortis, and the Musicos, the 21st century has seen an emergence of networks of solo carvers, whose talents have come to rival both the great workshops of their homeland and their solo counterparts abroad, such as in Denmark or the United States. Graziano Tendi is just such a pipe maker. Having been enamored with tobacco pipes since he was a teenager, Tendi has spent the last decade crafting pipes under his own name, achieving cult status even among Italy’s notoriously competitive pipe making community.

In addition to his signature, classically inclined briars, Graziano Tendi keeps space in his output for more modern designs. In this instance, that takes the form of a decidedly contemporary squat tomato, one whose comparatively narrow shank and shorter proportions make it wonderfully lightweight and well suited for clenching. The finish, on the other hand, is a little more classical, with a near-black sandblast, vulcanite mouthpiece, and narrow horn accent that give it something of a “dress pipe” aesthetic.

Details:

Length: 5.4″ / 137.1mm

Bowl Width: 0.79 / 20.06mm

Bowl Depth: 1.13″ / 28.70mm

Weight: 1.2oz / 36g