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Bisonte by Michele Pascolini: Sculptural Expression in a Light Sandblasted Freehand Shape
This handcrafted pipe by Bisonte is the result of the artistic vision of Michele Pascolini, an Italian sculptor and artisan based in Tolmezzo, Udine, specializing in the handcrafting of briar pipes. In each of his creations, a passion for the plastic arts merges with the functionality of a smoking instrument, giving rise to unique pieces in which sculptural expression translates into original, dynamic forms.
Design and Creativity: An Artist's Freehand Shape
This medium-sized, straight pipe is a freehand design with a distinctive personality.
- Sculptural Expression: The silhouette does not adhere to the rigid conventions of traditional pipe shapes. Instead, it reflects Pascolini's creative freedom, with the briar shaped according to his appreciation of its natural texture and the organic lines of the original block.
- Light Sandblasted Finish: The pipe's body features a softly graduated sandblasted finish in light tones. This finishing technique creates a pleasing tactile texture while highlighting the three-dimensional grain of the briar without obscuring its natural colours.
Craftsmanship Details: Multicoloured Wooden Ferrule and Stem
The architecture of the shank is enhanced by a striking decorative element.
- Multicoloured Wooden Ferrule: The junction between the shank and the stem features a multicoloured wooden ferrule, a handcrafted insert that creates a vivid colour contrast and emphasizes the pipe's artistic, contemporary character.
- Ebonite Stem: The black ebonite stem features a clean, linear profile and ends in a subtly flared fishtail-style button, designed to provide a comfortable fit between the teeth and distribute the smoke evenly across the tongue.
Bowl Geometry and Smoking Performance
- Medium-Capacity Bowl: The tobacco chamber offers well-balanced proportions, making the pipe suitable for both everyday smoking and longer, more leisurely tasting sessions.
- Cylindrical Bore: Executed with artisanal precision, the cylindrical bore ensures a smooth, consistent draw from lighting through to the end of the bowl, helping promote an even, dry burn.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Artisan / Brand: Michele Pascolini — Bisonte Pipes
- Origin: Tolmezzo (Udine), Italy — entirely handcrafted
- Shape: Sculptural Freehand
- Profile: Straight
- Size: Medium
- Finish: Light sandblasted
- Bowl: Medium capacity with a cylindrical bore
- Ferrule: Multicoloured wooden ferrule
- Stem: Black ebonite with a fishtail-style button
- Type: Unique handcrafted pipe for collectors and tobacco enthusiasts