Partial rustications are difficult. If not performed with skill and experience, they can end up horribly wrong. We've all seen them, with imprecise line work and clumsy transitions from one texture to another. However, Poul Winslow is professional, creative, and precise with the treatment, and has utilized it often over his long career, experience easily seen with this Dublin. The chestnut stain highlights an array of flame grain along the smooth bowl while rustication adorns the shank and right flank for some textural diversity, with contrasting hues further emphasizing their contrast. In profile, it's a rather gestural composition, the bowl urging forward while the stem displays a balancing downturn. It all results in a pipe that's sure to provide hours of appreciation, showcasing Winslow's 50+ years of experience.