With this entry we start a new batch of pipes, some (or just one…it only takes one) of which commands your interest, and the sum of the total amounting to enough to get me to England this May & June to do some eating and studying. Starting with an unsmoked pipe made by Paolo Becker is auspicious, as was everything about Paolo. He’ll always be terribly missed. This pipe has the great blast of so many Strawberry woods and is a Grp. 6 in size. The stem is brindle and the draw, as you would imagine, wide-open.
6” long, bowl 2.15” tall. Weight: 1.75 oz., 50 grams.