NPD - Castello Sea Rock Shape 32 KK

[Crautepred1994]

All my current pipes are Italian. I don’t have many these days… just one Savinelli, two by Rossi, and now this handsome Castello. It came from a shop in Italy, and it didn’t come cheap—even before the 20% tariff DHL charged me before they would deliver.
99 nights in the forest
A few years back I had a virgin sea rock Castello almost exactly like this one, and I foolishly sold it. I have been shopping for a replacement, and finally came across this one with nearly the exact same dimensions and weight.

I live on the Northern California coast and work outdoors, so the sea rock finish really resonates with me. I prefer the “vergin“ version, but this standard sea rock with its vintage leather color is certainly nothing to be upset about.

The 19mm x 40mm chamber is just the ticket for the VA and VAPer flakes I smoke almost exclusively. I just broke it in with a half bowl of Escudo from 2012, and I’m happy to report it seems to smoke just as well as its predecessor.

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This Castello Sea Rock Shape 32 looks incredible! The craftsmanship and finish are really impressive, and I love how the shape gives it such a unique, elegant character.

 

[ssjones]

Me: I got a new pipe
Forum member: nice one!
You: those pipes have SERIOUS issues
Me: Really? This is the first I’m hearing about these issues.
You: I NEVER SAID THEY HAVE ISSUES

That’s obviously oversimplified and exaggerated for effect, but it sure seems like you came in here trying to stir things up, or at the very least offering answers to questions no one asked. Respectfully, you probably could’ve just started your own thread warning folks to avoid these pipes, or whatever it is you’re trying to communicate.

Don't forget that George responded to Briarcutters assertion that you can't go wrong with a Castello. Of course any pipe maker is going to turn out a dud occasionally (I ve seen some really poorly drilled Castellos in a NY shop). He never said they have serious issues, just commented on the issues he is tasked with correcting.

Sea Rocks are great pipes in general, if yours is smoking well, than you have a winner, enjoy it!

 

[Searock Fan]

Castello stems will last forever if you don't mistreat or chew on them. I have some that I've been smoking over 50 and even 60 years and the mouthpiece and stem look almost new.

 

[RickyRecon]

I've been in love with the Sea Rock finish for at least 5 years now. Feeling the rough texture in your hand while smoking just adds another dimension to the whole experience to me. I've four myself and they are all in perpetual rotation.