Is it the case that the US stamped Castellos are less true to their shape number than non-US stamped ones? I ask because the Castellos I've seen that "don't look quite right" often had the US stamp.
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Interesting question. I haven't had a lot of US stamped Castellos but I have not noticed a difference. Mind you, Castello often does variations on a shape even from Italy, or even shapes that are not in their shape chart.
I literally had to stop opening my emails from the Italian shop I patronize because I would have kneejerk bought that myself if I had seen it, lol. Gorgeous!The dang Italians got me again
Shape 11 in a reverse fumed le dune finish
Natural Virgin 4K shape 30. Its pretty hefty and has a large chamber, first smoke was a luxury navy flake and it smoked like a dream right to the bottom.
Nice
Love the smooth and waxed rim.
My Vergin is rusticated all around, including rim. I learned that when they're like this they will absorb and darken from the smoke that curls over them, ain't nothin you can do about it.
*well, maybe always smoking it perfectly parallel to the floor, but no. We're not doing that
I’m noticing it picks up colour pretty quickly, I love that though. I’ve seen some great looking natural pipes here!
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Maxim put your pipe on sale, don't shoot the messanger
Maxim put your pipe on sale, don't shoot the messanger
Castello Old Antiquari 'Big Line' # 303
A deep well defined sandblast Old Antiquari. Big-Lines are under a 20 a year, if that, and only offered in the USA. They tend to be rare. This pipe with its large bowl & thick walls this is going to deliver a long cool session, even with flake, for the daring. The Castello approach - that they...
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I had a strange interaction with Maxim where he sent me a different Northern Briars pipe than pictured and then refused to acknowledge that fact, despite Ian himself confirming they were different pipes. I was very polite and gave him many opportunities to save face but he wasn‘t amenable.@BenMN
Maxim put your pipe on sale, don't shoot the messanger
Castello Old Antiquari 'Big Line' # 303
A deep well defined sandblast Old Antiquari. Big-Lines are under a 20 a year, if that, and only offered in the USA. They tend to be rare. This pipe with its large bowl & thick walls this is going to deliver a long cool session, even with flake, for the daring. The Castello approach - that they...pipes2smoke.com
He does have a great Castello selection but I’ve been uneasy about giving him my business again after that experience.
He does that often especially for regular customers. He shot me a message earlier this year with an offer of $150 for this one. Got a cheap knock around pipe so win win.
Ah yes.@BenMN
Maxim put your pipe on sale, don't shoot the messanger
Castello Old Antiquari 'Big Line' # 303
A deep well defined sandblast Old Antiquari. Big-Lines are under a 20 a year, if that, and only offered in the USA. They tend to be rare. This pipe with its large bowl & thick walls this is going to deliver a long cool session, even with flake, for the daring. The Castello approach - that they...pipes2smoke.com
I really like this one too
Castello 'Castello' Lovat (G) # 407
A attractively grained "Castello" G in their renown large size Lovat. With its deep bowl & long shank this is going to deliver a long cool smoke. After a few bowls the contrast of the grain will increase and really pop. The Castello approach to a classic. Measurements & Details: Length: 6" / 151...
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I am so weak. No restraint what so ever...... It's an illness I tell you......
Just arrived and a pipe I have longed for since being a Castello collector. I have had a few in this series, but all have been too large for me. This is a Castello Old Antiquari 2k Presiosa. The stone flock is Kimberlite ( a stone ). The pipe is just over 5 inches long. When I was at the Castello workshop I asked Franco why more in this series were not created. I was told that IF they are lucky, they end up with one out of every 12 attempts, due to the stone cracking.
Just arrived and a pipe I have longed for since being a Castello collector. I have had a few in this series, but all have been too large for me. This is a Castello Old Antiquari 2k Presiosa. The stone flock is Kimberlite ( a stone ). The pipe is just over 5 inches long. When I was at the Castello workshop I asked Franco why more in this series were not created. I was told that IF they are lucky, they end up with one out of every 12 attempts, due to the stone cracking.
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This is how I read your comment. That's absolutely gorgeous. What's the weight on it?
Nah, IF I was smart I'd stop looking at pipes!!! Weight a whopping 29 grams......
@briarblues Two great acquisitions! Nice blast on the Preziosa!
Chewbacca !It wasn't the Italians, it was the Devil. See his picture in the bottom of the bowl.
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29 grams! Ok I take back what I said. This was a shameful purchase by you and you should rectify it by selling it to me
Just, wow 
My first Castello a #66 G in Natural Vergin. I have a number of Italian pipes in my collection and i liked the natural finish and shape so here we go! Smokes wonderfully, I'm quite enjoying it.
