This Proxima Bent Pot Stand-Up stands out for its compact proportions and distinctive black sandblasted finish, which reveals the briar's growth rings through a succession of flowing, wave-like ridges. Crafted from briar sourced from Mimmo Romeo in 2025, it features a broad, relatively low bowl with a textured upper rim that blends naturally with the rest of the surface.

The sandblasted texture continues along the gently angled shank, creating an attractive contrast with the smooth, slightly curved black methacrylate mouthpiece. The all-black finish gives the pipe a restrained yet distinctive appearance, allowing the natural structure of the briar to take centre stage.

A particularly practical feature is its Stand-Up design, allowing the pipe to rest upright on a flat surface without a separate pipe stand. Measuring 38 mm in height and weighing 42 grams, this sandblasted Proxima pipe combines manageable dimensions, balanced proportions and a richly textured finish.