Here is one of my Rhodesians with a very slight bend. I really like the look and it is very comfortable with this slight bend. I cut this from a piece of my well aged briar I have had in the shop for almost twenty years. This is a classic looking piece with the black stain and Cumberland. I am quite fond of the black stain and most of my pipes are black. I like to smoke them and it seems black is a very forgiving color. Generous capacity and it is a sitter. Hand cut Cumberland mouthpiece w/Delrin tennon, hand made solid sterling silver fitment. Thank you very much for looking and y our consideration of my work.