Nording Hunter, 2013 Fox, Smooth

Erik Nording's Hunting Pipe series celebrates specific animal species and global conservation efforts, and the 2013 edition honored the fox. Shape-wise, it's a Danish-style bent Egg marked by soft, supple lines, a gentle transition, and a flowing S-curve. Dressed in a deep stain, this smooth rendition maintains its ruby-toned color palette through the acrylic stem for a consistent motif that makes the pipe seem entirely one piece.

-Truett Smith