Ashton Brindle XX Bent Billiard Pipe with Cumberland Stem

Made in England

Oil-cured briar

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Ashton Brindle XX Pipe: The Harmony of the Bent Billiard in Cumberland

The English brand Ashton represents one of the milestones of classic British-style pipe manufacturing. Founded in 1983 by Bill Ashton Taylor, a former pillar of the historic Dunhill company, the brand is famous worldwide for its exclusive method of aging and oil curing the briar. This patented treatment gives Ashton pipes extraordinary heat resistance and an exceptionally sweet smoke delivery, free of unpleasant aftertastes from the very first smoke.

This specific specimen belongs to the Brindle XX classification. The chosen shape is an elegant interpretation of the Bent Billiard, one of the most beloved silhouettes for its natural aesthetic harmony and outstanding ease of use.

The bowl of the pipe is embellished with a deep and uniform sandblasting that highlights the natural grain of the briar, giving the instrument a texture rich in character, pleasant both to the eye and to the touch.

Technical Characteristics and Construction Details

• Design and Balance: Bent Billiard model featuring a classic and sinuous design. The curvature of the shank and the mouthpiece is calibrated with geometric precision to offer a perfect balance in the mouth, minimizing jaw strain while holding it.

• Bowl and Drilling: The bowl is of medium capacity, the ideal size to accommodate a wide range of blends and ensure smoking sessions of satisfying duration.

• Mouthpiece: Made of cumberland, it features a tapered profile that flows into a slightly fishtail lip.

Smoking Experience and Intended Use

The Ashton Brindle XX Bent Billiard is an extremely versatile and comfortable smoking instrument. Thanks to the excellent weight distribution and the intrinsic sweetness of the oil-cured briar, this pipe proves suitable both for reflective smokes in an armchair and for dynamic sessions throughout the day.

Its exceptional mechanical stability and ease of smoking make it an excellent choice for the smoker seeking the reliability of the great English school, as well as for the collector who recognizes the value of a hand-executed sandblasting according to the highest artisanal standards.