Molina Carbon Smooth Brandy Volcano Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked, 9mm

Description

Molina, also known as Molina di Barasso, is an Italian pipe company with a stronger hold on the world of pipes than it might seem at first glance. Located in Lombardy, at the same premises that Rossi once occupied prior to the latter’s closure, Molina’s factory produces both Molina-brand pipes, as well as pipes for a significant number of other brands and shops. This it does with remarkable consistency in addition to affordability, which the Molina company credits partly to the historic ties, tools, and “secrets” that came with its acquisition of the old Rossi campus—one that has existed since the 19th century.

As with most tobacco pipes Molina’s Carbon line features bowls turned from briar. Where things get a little different is the finishing, as the Carbon is given a carefully applied series of top-coats that mimic the appearance of carbon fiber. It’s an interesting approach, one that retains all of the practicality of a good old fashioned briar while adding a distinctly modern aesthetic.

This pipe is completely unsmoked, with an original bowl coating, having come to us as part of a new old stock batch. It is chambered to allow for the use of 9mm filters if desired, and comes with its original adapter for non-filtered use.

Details:

Length: 6.0″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.79 / 20.06mm

Bowl Depth: 1.58″ / 40.13mm

Weight: 2.4oz / 70g