Peterson Pipes Aran Smooth Nickel Mounted (68) P-Lip

The bent Brandy curves its snifter-like bowl toward the jaw, all soft swells and a comfortable tilt. This 68 is a comfortably mid-sized take on the shape, with a notably tall bowl for longer, lingering smokes. Smooth briar under Aran’s dark walnut stain carries a warm, even luster, lifted by a polished nickel band at the shank, finished with a jet-black vulcanite P-Lip bit.

A slightly dressier everyday Peterson, the nickel band lending a bit of polish — well suited to the smoker after a sculptural shape that still clenches with ease.