Castello Pipe Porn

[iamn8]

Smokingpipes just got this pipe in. Were I wealthy I'd buy it. Awesome stuff!!


https://m.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=200568

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

Doesn't do anything for me.

 

[mcitinner1]

I like old school smooth finish pipes.

 

[ahmadothman]

It may look good as an ornament.. But to be honest not so much for smoking

 

[mso489]

Castello certainly does gorgeous and exquisitely crafted pipes, but if I were going for a Castello, I'd look first at the few that keep the weight down. They tend to edge up toward or exceed 3 ounces, and I really appreciate pipes that weigh considerably less. Ferndown and Ashton, among others, offer some of these, as do many artisans.

 

[agnosticpipe]

Well, it definitely has some nice grain, but I'm not sure I like that style. In fact I like the looks of the box better than the pipe. (oh,oh, did I say that out loud?) 8O

 

[agnosticpipe]

Oops, my first double post. How did I do that?

 

[jefff]

Looks like it's already gone.

 

[iamn8]

Damn! Can't believe it sold so fast! Seems I wasn't the only one who liked it.

 

[bigpond]

You snooze you loose boyo.

 

[jackswilling]

What was the price point?

 

[iamn8]

I believe it was $3600

 

[jefff]

Seems pricey. But different strokes and all.
I hope Peck enjoys it.

 

[iamn8]

Jeff, it only SEEMS expensive because of the excessively high price

 

[jackswilling]

Well if you can get an authentic Todd Johnson for $4,800.00 why not slum it with a $3,600 Castello. I like the pipe and I really like Castello.

 

[misterlowercase]

I like this little number better:

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=200223

surprised it hasn't sold yet.
As mentioned by others, I too fall into the functional utilitarian preference of design and see such unnecessary elaborate carvings like the flames on the op pipe to be nothing but unneeded additional weight.

 

[jackswilling]

^^^ I agree. Here is my pick by a wide margin of any Castello currently at Smoking Pipes. Worth every penny in my opinion.

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=200569

 

[mawnansmiff]

I personally think it looks pretty hideous but each to his own I suppose.
As for the cost of the thing, think how many 'proper' pipes could be had for that amount of coin.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[iamn8]

I once collected LOTS of pipes. I got rid of most of them preferring a few I love vs many that I like. I asked myself if my home caught fire and I could grab a few... once answered, I sold the rest.

 

[daveinlax]

I saw a few of the what I took as a new style or series of Flame carvings in Chicago. A couple of us commented that it looks like it might be a different carvers take on the finish. I thought the flames almost looked like leaves.

They tend to edge up toward or exceed 3 ounces, and I really appreciate pipes that weigh considerably less. Ferndown and Ashton, among others, offer some of these, as do many artisans.

IMO Generally size for size your not going to find lighter wood than Castello. I handled many of these again IMO "new style or series" flames and found them to be very light for the large size. 8O