Talamona L'Artigiano Curved Dublin 118

• Overall Length: 114mm
• Overall Height: 42mm
• Bowl Height: 42mm
• Bowl Width: 33mm
• Bore: 16mm
• Filter: None
• Weight: 24g
• Pipe Bag Included

There's a fair bit of character packed into this little Dublin. The Talamona L'Artigiano 118 has a broad, gently flared bowl, a modest curve through the shank and a dark brown mouthpiece that gives the whole thing a rather pleasing, relaxed appearance.

The finish is where it gets interesting. Instead of a uniform sandblast, the briar has an irregular, almost weather-beaten texture, with darker crevices cutting through its warm reddish-brown stain. The rim has been left similarly rugged, lending the pipe the appearance of something that's spent a good few years knocking about an Italian workshop.

It's an attractive bit of carving, particularly around the heel, where the grain and textured finish meet. The relatively straight shank gives it a more purposeful look than some of the deeper bent shapes.

A fine choice for anyone who appreciates a pipe with a little individuality. There's plenty here to admire over a bowl of tobacco.

Talamona is an Italian pipe-making name associated with the craftsmanship of Paolo Talamona, whose work helped establish the brand's reputation for expressive shapes and distinctive finishes. The L'Artigiano range carries that appreciation for traditional briar work into pipes with individual character.