This rolling pin might be the simplest of them all. The straight dowel rolling pin doesn’t have any bells and whistles like handles or a hollow barrel; it’s simply a smooth, straight cylinder.

Marble or stainless steel rolling pins can be very heavy, while wooden or plastic models can be quite light. The pin may be one solid piece, or it may spin freely on the handle.

But back to the rolling pin in question. It’s made from solid beech, protected with oil (the fact that it’s a natural product only makes it more awesome) and sells for US$33.47 (around CA$44 ...