Stanwell Authentic Natural Smooth Brandy (9mm) (Estate)

Stanwell is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and enduring pipe companies, having been founded by Poul Nielsen shortly after the second world war. Over the last six decades, Stanwell has established itself as both a leader in innovative Danish design and for producing well-priced pipes with precision construction and engineering. Many of its designs were created for the company by iconic pipe-makers in the Scandinavian scene, such as Sixten Ivarsson, Anne Julie, Jess Chonowitsch, and Tom Eltang.

The Stanwell “Authentic” was a fairly recent and rather novel release from the famous Danish make. The first of its kind, the Authentic was a series of classic Stanwell shapes, distinguished by the fact that they were completely natural in finish. In other words, they were not dyed or stained, with their bowls being left more or less completely naked, with time (and tobacco) itself left to add a little color to the bowl as it saw more and more use. I imagine one could also use them to test out your own finishing techniques if you so desired, which is something I’ve always to try my hand at. In any case, the “Authentic” name was very much appropriate, as there are few things more authentic in the world of pipes than briar simply being briar.

The condition is very good. Minor rim darkening and slight handling marks. This pipe is chambered to accommodate 9mm filters if desired.

Details:

Length: 5.9″ / 149.8mm

Bowl Width: 0.81 / 20.57mm

Bowl Depth: 1.72″ / 43.68mm

Weight: 2.6oz / 74g