Talamona L'Artigiano Panelled Billiard 120

• Length: 139mm
• Height: 62mm
• Bowl Height: 47mm
• Bowl Width: 42mm
• Bore: 20mm
• Filter: None
• Weight: 50g

The defining feature of the Talamona L'Artigiano 120 is its faceted bowl, which introduces angular surfaces to the familiar billiard shape. Rather than following a continuous rounded profile, the briar is carved into panels that meet along subtle ridges.

This construction gives the pipe a distinctive appearance from different viewing angles. The deep brown stain reveals reddish highlights and irregular grain beneath its polished surface, particularly around the lower bowl and shank.

The upward sweep of the shank leads into a black stem with a gentle downward curve. At their junction, a marbled amber-coloured ring provides a contrasting decorative feature, introducing warmer tones to the otherwise dark finish.

Talamona's origins lie in the Italian pipe-making tradition of the Varese region. Established by Cesare Talamona in the 1970s and later acquired by Paolo Croci in 2007, the brand encompasses conventional pipe shapes alongside more individual interpretations.

Model 120 brings a sculptural treatment to the billiard, combining its recognisable proportions with carefully defined panels and contrasting materials.