Castello Sea Rock AM Billard (KK)

[thesmokindragon]

Here we go again, trying to keep the PAD at bay....not sure I will win this fight

Bowl diameter: 1,26 inch

Chamber diameter: 0,75 inch

Chamber depth: 1,50 inch

Height: 1,85 inch

Length: 5,94 inch

Weight: 0,95 oz

 

[ashdigger]

Nice!!!

 

[tschiraldi]

That... is... gorgeous!

 

[workman]

That one is gorgeous. And so very light. I have been looking at one just like it for a long time.

 

[ssjones]

Classic, love those military stem Castellos! You can't beat the tactile feel of a Sea Rock.

 

[npod]

That is a GREAT Castello. The small military billiards are some of my favorites from Castello. They are rare because Castello tends to do big pipes. That piece is only 27 grams and the stem is very very very comfortable to clinch. I wouldn't hesitate one minute. PAD be damned.
Here is mine for comparison next to an Eltang poker. I LOVE this little Castello and it is always in my "Travel" set. Great 30-45 minute smoker.

 

[midwestpipesmoker70]

Love it! :worship:

 

[bluegrasspipe]

I love that sea rock texture!! Very cool.

 

[thesmokindragon]

I'm really digging it, like the (KK) Billard lines from Castello
My first Castello was this one, snagged it about two months ago as an early bday gift to myself, love the way it smokes - smoking it right now and have a bowl of GLP's JackKnife RR going, a perfect match for sure

 

[midwestpipesmoker70]

Wow that texture with that stem...just...wow!

 

[aquadoc]

What makes a pipe a Sea Rock pipe? There seems to be a number of makers that have Sea Rock pipes.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Beautiful - I love the Sea Rock line and those two are gems

 

[bluegrasspipe]

My first Castello was this one,

That one is awesome looking. The closest thing I have are two Ardors which I love, but Castello is definitely on my PAD list. The stem is really cool too.

Must resist temptation!!

 

[elvergun]

Beautiful!

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Awesome Castellos.

 

[philipa4]

Looks great!

 

[sasquatch]

Aquadoc, "Sea Rock" is just Castello's name for their rusticated finish, as their sandblasts are "Old Antiquari". Lots of copies out there, but most other companies will call their finishes by some other name - Radice has "Bark" and "Underwood" carved finishes, for example, Caminetto has "New Dear", on and on. Just a way to sell a pipe. Saying "This block had poor grain and pits so we textured it" would be more honest!
Here's my wee man doing battle with some Club Blend.

 

[daveinlax]

Aquadoc, "Sea Rock" is just Castello's name for their rusticated finish, as their sandblasts are "Old Antiquari". Lots of copies out there, but most other companies will call their finishes by some other name - Radice has "Bark" and "Underwood" carved finishes, for example, Caminetto has "New Dear", on and on. Just a way to sell a pipe. Saying "This block had poor grain and pits so we textured it" would be more honest!

I love and collect Castello Sea Rock Pipes. IMO, The worse briar makes the best Sea Rocks. Most rusticated pipes get a surface carving where the better Sea Rocks have the pits and fissures gouged out. This under carving is then worked around with the tool and you get that craggy look with little smooth spots surrounded with the carving. The best really look like a lichen covered Sea Rock. Most brands don't get it but two that come to mind that do are Rousch and Butera. 8O

 

[Chasing Embers]

Savinelli's Capri rustication is similar. Looks natural and untooled. Had a Sea Rock egg years ago, and loved it.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Beautiful pipes, gentlemen.

I have a smooth Castello bulldog, one of my favorites. But, I have always loved their rustication. I need to get me a Sea Rock bullie to have as a partner for my smooth.