"Penguin Pairs"

lukasstrifeson

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• Jul 23, 2019

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Seems like my last post rubbed some people the wrong way. I can see how curiosity killed the cat now. Hopefully this post inspires the right kind of dialogue.
To continue my earlier question about exclusively matching a pipe to a blend, more specifically I asked what would be best for my Castello Sea Rock Lovat (foolishly thinking there might've been a definitive answer), sadly that question has not been answered yet. But in the process another one has. One of the many serendipitous moments of this hobby I suppose.
A penguin pair found! It's like they were made for each out.

 

alaskanpiper

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May 23, 2019

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• Jul 23, 2019

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Is that the Moretti I saw on his site that looks like a bigger Castello 55? How is it?

 

winton

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• Jul 23, 2019

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Nice pipe, but I wouldn't touch the tobacco. I don't like latakia.
After the last pipe show, I had to build a second pipe rack. I probably have over 70 jars of tobacco. The logistics of matching a pipe to a blend would require a spreadsheet at this point. Instead, I match a pipe to a type of tobacco, aromatic or VAPER or English ect. Any blend with deertounge should have it's own pipe, since it ghosts.
If you smoke Meers or clays then don't worry about what you put in it. Those pipes don't ghost.

 

lukasstrifeson

Lifer

Jun 23, 2019

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@alaskapiper - yup! that's the one. I can't tell if the bottom of the pipe is stamped "66 L" or "1 99" but yes essentially its an XL 55 and it is just wonderful. Let's just say I've since bought a week-long set from Marco. What a gentleman, such a joy to deal with.
@winston - yes, the meers are fantastic for this. I suppose I'm going for more of a sentimental/spiritual approach as opposed to a strictly practical one I suppose.

 

alaskanpiper

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yup! that's the one. I can't tell if the bottom of the pipe is stamped "66 L" or "1 99" but yes essentially its an XL 55 and it is just wonderful. Let's just say I've since bought a week-long set from Marco. What a gentleman, such a joy to deal with.

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Good to know. I love the 55 shape and always wished Castello would make a KKKKKKKKKK version. Maybe they made a G once, IDK. Cool pipe. I just reached out to Marco about a commission pipe as well, and you are correct, he seems quite the gentlemen so far.

 

didimauw

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• Jul 23, 2019

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I'd love to see a better picture of the pipe!

 

lukasstrifeson

Lifer

Jun 23, 2019

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• Jul 24, 2019

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@didimauw -
Ask and thou shall receive!
Sadly just a dirty snap with my phone on my break for now though.

 

alaskanpiper

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• Jul 24, 2019

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How is the book? I am a big bourdain fan.

 

lukasstrifeson

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• Jul 24, 2019

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@alaskanpiper - It's an easy read and a fun adventure like most his work. I just read Marco Pierre White's semi-autobiography which I found to be a very good read.
And here's a pic of it next to the 55 so you have an idea of size.

 

alaskanpiper

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• Jul 24, 2019

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Gotcha, thanks for the book review! Is that 55 a KKKK?

 

lukasstrifeson

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• Jul 24, 2019

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@alaskanpiper - no just a KK, I was looking for something small and quick for the portable bag. I also got a Chubby Canadian as well for a very reasonable price. But I gotta say, these newer Castellos can't really compare in terms on worksmenship and attention to details.

 

alaskanpiper

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• Jul 24, 2019

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But I gotta say, these newer Castellos can't really compare in terms on worksmenship and attention to details.

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Compared to older Castellos, or compared to the Moretti?

 

lukasstrifeson

Lifer

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• Jul 25, 2019

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@alaskanpiper - Both unfortunately. I got a killer deal for two shapes I've been dying to try (the 55 and the Chubby Canadian) but sheesh, I might start a thread to compare and contrast it against my older Lovats/Canadians etc. from the painting, the way the strip is finished and stamped.