Rattray's Vintage Army Sandblast Pipa in Radica - Forma 28

The sterling silver Army mount gives this pipe a really solid, classic feel, and the sandblast finish has a nice texture. It's surprisingly light for its size, making it easy to clench. Smokes clean and dry from the first bowl.

The half bent Zulu shape fits my hand perfectly and that sterling silver Army mount feels solidly built. It’s lighter than I expected for a briar pipe, which makes clenching it comfortable. The two-tone sandblast adds a nice vintage character without being flashy.

The sandblast finish looks even better in person, with that two-tone depth catching the light nicely. For something called a featherweight, it really is—I can clench this half bent Zulu for an hour without jaw fatigue. The sterling silver army mount adds a touch of class that makes it feel worth eve