They've called it the Budget Black Beechwood Bent Billiard, which is a bit of a mouthful—but so is a good puff of strong Virginia on a crisp morning. All those B’s aside, what you’re getting here is a solid, no-nonsense pipe that does its job without fuss or flair. The black-stained beechwood is lightweight and surprisingly smart for something in this price bracket, with just enough grain showing to keep it from looking plasticky.
That triple brass-effect band lends a touch of polish without tipping over into gaudy, and the 9mm filter chamber is a rare treat on a pipe this affordable. It won’t win awards, but it’ll win repeat smokes—and in our book, that counts for far more.