Show Off Your Castello Pipes Here!

[BenMN]

Why the surprise? It's a gorgeous pipe!

Yeah, I guess just not a shape I've gravitated towards.

But there's something about this one...

 

[AroEnglish]

Yeah, I guess just not a shape I've gravitated towards.

But there's something about this one...

It's funny you say that as I'm also not a bulldog lover but this one also appeals to me.

 

[BenMN]

Just popped into our shop/post office and a small package was waiting, I grabbed this #33 on eBay a while back. It has some tooth marks but otherwise just needs a clean and love. Has Carlo stamped in the oval and the Castello castle stamped in the silver work and will make a nice addition to my growing stable of #33's
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Working my way through this entire thread.

This is without a doubt my favorite of your 33s. Very nice

 

[AroEnglish]

Working my way through this entire thread.

This is without a doubt my favorite of your 33s. Very nice

Now you have me wanting to go through the thread and look at all of his 33s.

 

[BenMN]

Now you have me wanting to go through the thread and look at all of his 33s.

If you do, you may notice that I posted my G Antiquari Canadian twice, and my other Castellos exactly never. I will be fixing this soon...

 

[BenMN]

This was my first Castello, a little Sea Rock kk. Dedicated to Pegasus from the start, it's an absolutely magnificent smoker.

 

[briarblues]

My first pipe purchase this year, which is a truly mindboggling realization, for me. A mini ( 4.4" long ) Castello Sea Rock, slightly bent billiard. Ordered around midday Thursday, from Tabaccheria Corti and at my door just after noon yesterday ( Tuesday ) . Luca and Pietro never cease to amaze with exceptional service.

 

[ssjones]

My first pipe purchase this year, which is a truly mindboggling realization, for me. A mini ( 4.4" long ) Castello Sea Rock, slightly bent billiard. Ordered around midday Thursday, from Tabaccheria Corti and at my door just after noon yesterday ( Tuesday ) . Luca and Pietro never cease to amaze with exceptional service.

From someone who enjoys smaller Castello pipes, that one is amazing! TC service is top tier for sure.

 

[Mike N]

Here are a few of the Castello’s in my collection:

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[AroEnglish]

Here are a few of the Castello’s in my collection:

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Were some of these on your table at the NASPC?

 

[Mike N]

Were some of these on your table at the NASPC?

No. Those on my table in Columbus were for sale. Those above are part of my permanent collection. I sold or traded about a dozen and brought these home to rejoin the family.

 

[Mike N]

My first pipe purchase this year, which is a truly mindboggling realization, for me. A mini ( 4.4" long ) Castello Sea Rock, slightly bent billiard. Ordered around midday Thursday, from Tabaccheria Corti and at my door just after noon yesterday ( Tuesday ) . Luca and Pietro never cease to amaze with exceptional service.

That to me is a near perfect pipe. I love the size and the style. Congratulations. And yes, Luca at Corti is a class act.

 

[BenMN]

My first pipe purchase this year, which is a truly mindboggling realization, for me. A mini ( 4.4" long ) Castello Sea Rock, slightly bent billiard. Ordered around midday Thursday, from Tabaccheria Corti and at my door just after noon yesterday ( Tuesday ) . Luca and Pietro never cease to amaze with exceptional service.

That's a nice pipe.
I'll admit I took a good long look at it on Corti

 

[Mike N]

These three are in my regular rotation and have seen a lot of action, especially the smooth apple on the right. I filed all the buttons down to my preferred 4.5 mm.

 

[BenMN]

This was my second Castello- an Occhio di Pernice #10 with saddle stem. It does have just a hint of chin, which I like.

 

[AroEnglish]

No. Those on my table in Columbus were for sale. Those above are part of my permanent collection. I sold or traded about a dozen and brought these home to rejoin the family.

What's the top row, second from the right?

 

[BenMN]

My 3rd Castello, an Occhio di Pernice Billiard.
Again with just a bit of "chin"

This one earned 3 "k"s and while I don't always agree with Castello grading, I think this one deserves kkk.


It was a bit pricy for me. I bought it to celebrate 1 month without cigarettes (I'm still off 'em, been a couple years now)

It was mis-stamped Perla Nera. It also has the correct Occhio stamping

I like this one quite a bit

 

[OzPiper]

My 3rd Castello, an Occhio di Pernice Billiard.
This one earned 3 "k"s and while I don't always agree with Castello grading, I think this one deserves kkk.

It was a bit pricy for me. I bought it to celebrate 1 month without cigarettes (I'm still off 'em, been a couple years now)

I don't know how much cigarettes cost where you are.
But if you are in Oz, 1 month without cigarettes will pay for that Castello, and more
No brainer

 

[VDL_Piper]

Here are a few of the Castello’s in my collection:

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Truly gorgeous stuff there Mike

 

[AroEnglish]

My 3rd Castello, an Occhio di Pernice Billiard.
Again with just a bit of "chin"
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This one earned 3 "k"s and while I don't always agree with Castello grading, I think this one deserves kkk.
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It was a bit pricy for me. I bought it to celebrate 1 month without cigarettes (I'm still off 'em, been a couple years now)

It was mis-stamped Perla Nera. It also has the correct Occhio stamping
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I like this one quite a bit
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Very nice choice per usual, Ben. What's the CZ stamp mean?