Peterson Pipes Aran Smooth Nickel Mounted (268) Fishtail

The Zulu tilts a Dublin-ish bowl over an oval shank and bent stem, rakish and a little old-fashioned in the best way. A full, deeply bent example of the shape, this 268 carries the bowl low for a balanced, hands-free clench. Smooth briar under Aran’s dark walnut stain carries a warm, even luster, ringed with a bright nickel ferrule where shank meets stem, finished with a jet-black vulcanite fishtail stem.

A slightly dressier everyday Peterson, the nickel band lending a bit of polish — well suited to anyone who wants a characterful bent shape away from the usual rounds.