Peterson Pipes Aran Smooth (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. The smooth bowl wears Aran’s classic walnut stain with a soft, low-key shine, finished with a jet-black vulcanite fishtail stem.

An unpretentious Irish everyday smoke from the accessible end of the Peterson range — well suited to anyone who wants a characterful bent shape away from the usual rounds.