Knock-off 55’s

[milehighpiper]

Good morning,

I have been online since Christmas trying to find a Castello Shape 55 sea rock with a smooth rim. I can not find one (new or estate) for a decent price so I am coming to you guys. I have been on ebay but the estate pipes wind up selling for close to a new one!

Do any of you know if any other pipemakers make a pipe similar to a Castello Shape 55? I am just looking for the manufacturers and then I will see which finish works for me. I have one Castello pipe and I love the way she smokes, just trying to find another to match.

Thanks!

 

[Casual]

Pipe Castello - 'Sea Rock Briar' KK Shape 55 - Tabaccheria Corti Lecco - Online Shop

CASTELLO SEA ROCK BRIAR kkkk

tabaccheriacorti.com

Best prices on new Castellos I have found.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Good morning,

I have been online since Christmas trying to find a Castello Shape 55 sea rock with a smooth rim. I can not find one (new or estate) for a decent price so I am coming to you guys. I have been on ebay but the estate pipes wind up selling for close to a new one!

Do any of you know if any other pipemakers make a pipe similar to a Castello Shape 55? I am just looking for the manufacturers and then I will see which finish works for me. I have one Castello pipe and I love the way she smokes, just trying to find another to match.

Thanks!

If you contact Moretti he can make one for you.

Stem comfort/thickness very similar to a Dagner cob and I know at least one other forum member who has one and enjoy his work.

I have this enlarged "66" that I commissioned with a smooth rim:

Also here's a faux Castello 75 "lovat" he made for me in morta, one of my top smokers:

EDIT: when I said I know another forum member, I meant I know of at least one other member who actually has a mock 55 by Moretti and it looks fantastic.

Now that I'm thinking about it Chris Askwith makes a great morta 55 too.

 

[BrokenRecord]

Good morning,

I have been online since Christmas trying to find a Castello Shape 55 sea rock with a smooth rim. I can not find one (new or estate) for a decent price so I am coming to you guys. I have been on ebay but the estate pipes wind up selling for close to a new one!

Do any of you know if any other pipemakers make a pipe similar to a Castello Shape 55? I am just looking for the manufacturers and then I will see which finish works for me. I have one Castello pipe and I love the way she smokes, just trying to find another to match.

Thanks!

Radice makes a similar pipe and you can find them for a good deal from Italian pipesellers.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Many pipe makers do. Check out fellow member Jack Howell. Moretti makes a nice one and very reasonably priced.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

There is a Rad Davis Shape 55 on eBay at this moment. Probably will go North of $300 but it is there. Rad Davis Shape 55 on eBay

 

[kcghost]

If you can find one that will do a good job but they still might charge you a decent amount.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Moretti clones them regularly, and there is almost always one on his ebay page (bima1960). I've seen them go for as low as $100.

He has one up right now, matter of fact:

Moretti Pipe Collection Freehand No Reserve | eBay

The tradition of hand-made pipes in Recanati, Italy dates to the 1850's. Hully Briars, employing 40 workers, was already well established during the 1900's. Igino Moretti and his wife Cesarina joined Hully Briars when at its peak, employing about 50 workers.

www.ebay.com

Radice also does quite a few 55 clones.

 

[milehighpiper]

Moretti clones them regularly, and there is almost always one on his ebay page (bima1960). I've seen them go for as low as $100.

He has one up right now, matter of fact:

Moretti Pipe Collection Freehand No Reserve | eBay

The tradition of hand-made pipes in Recanati, Italy dates to the 1850's. Hully Briars, employing 40 workers, was already well established during the 1900's. Igino Moretti and his wife Cesarina joined Hully Briars when at its peak, employing about 50 workers.

www.ebay.com

Radice also does quite a few 55 clones.

This is what I am looking for! I like the shape but they always seem to be a bit out of reach for me. I will keep an eye on this moretti for a bit. Thank you!

 

[burleyboy]

I know, this is not an answer to your question, but you could also send an email to Tabaccheria Corti and they may find you a 55 with a smooth rim.

 

[briarbuck]

There is a Rad Davis Shape 55 on eBay at this moment. Probably will go North of $300 but it is there. Rad Davis Shape 55 on eBay

Like this one? Couldn't help it. Rad's are getting like hens teeth.

 

[ChuckMijo]

Charatan pots have that chin your looking for. It’s not as pronounced, but definitely there. And can be had for under 200.

 

[philobeddoe]

Milehighpiper, how many K’s are you looking for, what size?

 

[milehighpiper]

Milehighpiper, how many K’s are you looking for, what size?

KKKK. I like big pipes and I can not lie!

 

[GCW]

Jose Rubio makes a nice one

 

[BROBS]

Jose Rubio makes a nice one


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This one is too good looking to be called a 55.

 

[milehighpiper]

I did it! I got a Moretti!!! First off, Marco is a super friendly and very attentive proprietor. He communicated with me via email throughout the whole process and was always very courteous and respectful! He made my pipe in a few days and in 2 days, I was smoking it!
Great man, great shop and made me a great pipe! For your enjoyment, my new Moretti 55 XXL!