An elegant silhouette, a richly textured surface and exceptionally careful craftsmanship distinguish this Piero Vitale Egg – 2 Stars. The tall, rounded bowl, with its distinctive egg-shaped profile, flows naturally into a gently angled shank and a slightly curved black SEM ebonite mouthpiece. The briar sourced from Mimmo Romeo, purchased in 2023/2024 and naturally seasoned, was specifically selected by the pipemaker for its characteristics, making it particularly suitable for a highly detailed sandblasted finish.

The outstanding feature of this handcrafted Piero Vitale pipe is its deep, finely defined sandblast, which reveals the briar's growth rings in a beautiful succession of concentric ridges. To achieve this result, the artisan devoted considerable time to the process, using low blasting pressure and very fine abrasive sand. This patient, carefully controlled technique brings out the natural structure of the wood while preserving the smooth, harmonious lines of the Egg shape. The black finish enhances the interplay of light and shadow, emphasising the remarkable three-dimensional texture.

At the junction between shank and mouthpiece, an elegant stabilised Afzelia Xylay burl insert, treated with black pigment, adds a subtle yet distinctive decorative detail. Graded 2 Stars by the pipemaker, this Egg is a fine example of Piero Vitale's approach to craftsmanship: respecting the natural characteristics of the briar and dedicating the necessary time to each stage of production, allowing shape, material and finish to achieve a harmonious balance.