Radice OO 39 Pipe

This estate piece is a vibrant testament to modern Italian design ingenuity: a vintage Radice, cut in a sleek and robust bent Poker variation. Manufactured by Luigi Radice in Cucciago, Italy, Radice has long been celebrated for blending traditional pipemaking excellence with bold, neo-classical aesthetics. The "OO" stamping denotes Radice's strict internal grading scale for their smooth or partially smooth sections, indicating an above-average briar block with superior grain clarity and minimal natural imperfections. Cut to their comfortably plump G size proportions, this model balances an exceptionally generous, hand-filling silhouette with smooth, reliable draft mechanics. Today, these Italian-made pieces are highly regarded by collectors for their comfortable feel, playful aesthetics, and robust continental style.

The stummel is sculpted into a delightfully distinct, sitting Poker profile, featuring a tall, cylindrical bowl and an upward-sweeping shank adorned with a beautifully carved, bamboo-like or knuckled faux-spigot accent. The choice briar is treated to Radice's signature deeply craggy rusticated texture, dressed in a warm golden-tan stain that emphasizes a fascinating mix of dense, tactile peaks along the flanks of the bowl. The wide, flat rim top and the sweeping shank are left polished, smooth, and clean, offering a beautiful window into the dense cross-grain of the wood and proudly validating the "OO" quality grade. The unique shank transitions sharply into a premium, jet-black acrylic bent stem that provides a highly comfortable bit, completely resists oxidation, and features the brand's iconic twin dots.

The precise physical measurements for this Italian classic are: Overall Length: 5.15 inches
Chamber Width: 0.79 inches
Chamber Depth: 1.75 inches