Jonas Design SG1 XL Smooth Freehand Dublin Estate Briar Pipe, Italian Estates

Description

There are plenty of makes and makers that enjoy a healthy amount of mainstream popularity in the world of pipes. And then there are cult favorites, i.e., brands and artisans that are not as commonly known but, for those that do know them, are near-religiously lauded and sought out. Jonas Design is an example of the latter. A creation of Italian artisan Jonas Bianca in the 1960s, Jonas Design was an early, pioneering example of handmade Italian pipes. In fact, Bianca’s make took off before some of the most notable and influential brands in the Italian handmades scene, including Mastro de Paja, Caminetto, Il Ceppo, and the Savinelli Autograph workshop. Known for their excellent graining and versatility in style, Jonas Design pipes were more like a much smaller scale, Italian version of their near-contemporaries in England’s Charatan freehands. This one certainly is, with straight grain comparable to something like an Extra Large Selected or Supreme Grade.

The condition is good. Minor rim darkening, slight handling marks on the bowl, and a little residual oxidation on the pipe’s stem.

Details:

Length: 6.8″ / 172.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.99 / 25.14mm

Bowl Depth: 2.03″ / 51.56mm

Weight: 3.1oz / 88g