**DISCONTINUED** Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen No 6 Smooth Half Bent 9mm Pipe

Unfortunately, this pipe is no longer available. We have left the listing on here for historical reference and interest.

• Overall Length: 155-270mm
• Overall Height: 50mm
• Bowl Height: 50mm
• Bowl Diameter: 36mm
• Bore: 19mm
• Weight: 42-46g
• Tubular Gift Box

The return of the Hans Christian Andersen!! We thought this iconic pipe had been lost forever but to our surprise it's been re-introduced. There are rumours surrounding it's disappearance but who are we to speculate, we are just happy they are back in our racks!

CHURCHWARDEN vs PORTABLE It is often a debate many pipe smoker enter into every time they walk into their local tobacconist. It is well know that the longer the stem, the bigger and thicker the bowl, the cooler the pipe will smoke. The problem being, that a 30cm pipe all though very effective cannot be carried in the pocket and as that anti smoking activist who had a go at you, passes in the street the temptation to accidentally poke them in the eye with burning embers can prove a little overwhelming. So, do you go small and convenient, large and restrictive or empty your wallet with the expense of two quality briar pipes?

Bring on the Hans Christian Andersen, it may seem quite fitting that a pipe named after a famous author has been designed with the avid reader in mind. The Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen pipe range are supplied with two stems. A longer stem for an evening with a book in your favourite armchair and a standard stem for general use.

Hans Christian Andersen No.6 Smooth: The Hans Christian Andersen No.6 Smooth is a lovely example of a half bent Billiard with some classic Dutch styling on the mount and stem that we have come to love from Stanwell. The quality of Stanwells polishing is exceptional and does an amazing job of highlighting the natural grain of the Briar. It has a nice thick wall with a modest bore for a very heat resilient pipe. The pipe has been finished with a rich brown stain for a stunning effect.

9mm Absorbent Filter The Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen are designed for use with the absorbent 9mm Filters. The larger diameter allows more smoke to pass through the filter, with less restriction, which makes for a better draw compared to the 6mm filters. The 9mm pipe filters has a very high surface area resulting in excellent absorption of the tar as the smoke passes through without affecting draw or flavour. No mess no fuss, simply throw the filter in the bin when it turns a dark brown colour. The pipes have a standard 9mm bore so can be used with any brand of 9mm filter if preferred. Alternatively the filter can be removed altogether for smokers who prefer a totally un-restricted full on smoke.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a generic image that we have taken from a random selection of this pipe model from our stocks. It is unlikely to be the exact pipe you will receive. Due to the nature of the raw material used and this being a handmade product there will be some variation in grain, colour and finish. There could also be a slight variation in the dimensions provided.