Dr Plumbs 9mm Meerschaum Lined Bent Dublin 4598-05

• Overall Length: 133mm
• Overall Height: 64mm
• Bowl Height: 47mm
• Bowl Diameter: 40mm
• Bore: 15mm
• Weight: 47g
• Filter: 9mm
• Gift Boxed

A bent Dublin is a shape with a bit more character about it—less rigid than the billiard, but still rooted firmly in tradition. This Dr Plumb 4598-05 handles it in the way you’d expect: practical, unfussy, and built to be used rather than fussed over.

The bowl carries that slight flare toward the rim, which isn’t just for looks. It gives a bit more room at the top of the chamber and can make packing a touch more forgiving. The bend in the stem shifts the weight nicely too, so it sits comfortably without feeling like it’s dragging at the jaw—useful if you’re inclined to keep a pipe on while getting on with things.

As with the rest of this line, the meerschaum lining does the heavy lifting early on. It softens the first few smokes and keeps things running cooler, which is no bad thing if you’ve neither the patience nor the inclination to nurse a new briar through a long break-in. It’s a practical solution, and one Dr Plumb have relied on for years.

The briar itself is finished in a warm, light stain. Nothing ostentatious—just a straightforward presentation that shows enough grain to remind you it’s real wood, not something turned out by a machine and lacquered into submission.

You’ll find the usual 9mm filter in place. Some swear by them, others quietly remove them and carry on. Either way, it’s part of the Dr Plumb formula and does its job if you prefer a drier smoke.

All told, this is a working pipe with a bit of shape to it—something that feels at home in regular rotation rather than tucked away for special occasions.