I must say I love this shape! I designed this shape many years ago and smoke one myself almost every day. While my pipe is number 107, which is over 2000 pipes ago and it was made in 1990, it is still a smoking machine. This piece is a bit different than my first being the shank is longer and extends above the bowl. If you are looking for a piece that will let you be free do read, write, fish or whatever while smoking, this is a shape to consider. It also slips in the pocket very nicely. Hand cut Midnight Cumberland mouthpiece w/Delrin tennon, hand made solid sterling silver “Rope” fitment. Thank you very much Brad!