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Dark brown sandblasted Ashton Brindle pipe, classic straight billiard panel model with red/black variegated ebonite mouthpiece (Asthonite). LX rating. The pipe is very elegant and its deep, dark colour gives it a superior class. The pipe has a great visual impact due to its generous size and the bowl resembles a hammer, making it very original. A classic model with beautiful traditional flaming and dense, regular grain, which is highlighted by the fine sandblasting. It is large in size and stands out for its generous bowl, which guarantees excellent smokeability in any situation. The black mouthpiece with fiery red streaks that look like flames deserves a special mention for its incredible aesthetic impact. The flat bottom of the bowl makes it very comfortable as it can be placed down without falling over. Despite its considerable weight, it is lightweight thanks to the special treatment of the briar, making it ideal for smoking while walking or sitting comfortably in an armchair. It is extremely satisfying to hold, as it fills your hand and gives a very pleasant sense of solidity. The double sandblasting makes it very pleasant to hold, as if it were 'softer' to the touch. Excellent for walking, given its lower propensity for scratches and marks. It is famous for its dry smokes.
William 'Ashton' Taylor worked for Dunhill for twenty-five years, where he began his apprenticeship as a pipe maker at the age of fifteen. In 1983, he had the courage to set up his own business and since then his pipes have found admirers all over the world. Billy, as his friends call him, has maintained the classic style he learned at Dunhill. At first, he had no stock of seasoned and well-dried briar. Therefore, he had to find another solution to remove the tannin from the "young" wood. To this end, the bowls of his pipes are now hardened in boiling oil, which gives them excellent performance and prevents the bitter taste typical of fresh briar. The mouthpieces are made from a compound he invented (Ashtonite), which makes them pleasant to hold in the mouth, softer than methacrylate, but without the unpleasant effect of changing colour. The most popular finish is the 'Pebble Grain' in red and black, sandblasted twice, which gives a beautiful, unique feel.
The pipe for sale is exactly the one shown in the photos. Once sold, as it is handmade and therefore unique, the pipe will be removed from the website. The actual colour of the pipe may vary slightly from the photo as each monitor has its own colour tone. The dimensions have been measured accurately but may vary by a millimetre, either more or less.