Vauen Patina 337 pipe

A 9mm pipe with an unusual design:

The bowl of this Vauen Patina 337 pipe will be pleasant to hold in hand. The outside, of a light color, puts forward the larch wood, beautifully worked. The latter will allow a good grip, and it blends perfectly with the inside of the bowl, made in briar. The two types of woods put side by side make the pipe look stronger. The bowl is indeed thicker thanks to this combination.

You will find, engraved on the side of the shank, the name of the famous brand that made this model: Vauen. This pipe can also be smoked with a 9mm filter, for a more pleasant smoke. Its acrylic stem is of a whistle shape, for even more comfort in mouth.

The subtle combination of larch wood and briar:

Most of the time used to make boats or house frames, larch wood has the specificity to be time resistant and rot-proof. Moreover, larch wood is a wood with an unmatched grain that naturally develops a patina over time. To create this look, Vauen has made a precise sandblasting and then applied a shade (of a light color) via a special treatment. We can see an unparalleled association of textures and colors. 

Because of the natural properties of larch wood, each piece will have a unique grain. The grooves of the wood will therefore slightly differ (and may be more profound and more spaced out) from one model to another.

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Then, craftspeople put a briar insert in the bowl and another one on the inside of the shank of the pipe. The Vauen Patina n°337 can therefore be smoked like any other pipe.