Some Very Nice Pipes! The CZ is Corti’s dealer mark. The most common dealer mark we see here in the States is the N1 from when Bob Hamlin was “importing” pipes selected from Noveli in Rome. @briarblues has a list of dealer marks on his site.
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This is the right way to think about itI 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
I should probably buy another Castello, seeing as how I'm still quit
Thank you DaveSome Very Nice Pipes! The CZ is Corti’s dealer mark. The most common dealer mark we see here in the States is the N1 from when Bob Hamlin was “importing” pipes selected from Noveli in Rome. @briarblues has a list of dealer marks on his site.
My 4th Castello was this kk in Natural Vergin
This one has been dedicated to Union Square from the start, and has seen some fine vintages.
Here she is new and with first smoke:
There is a particular Castello artisan- those of you with a few of these will know what I mean- that does these lovely sort of rounded buttons and bite zones. My billiard is like this too. I could pick their work out of a lineup
This one has been dedicated to Union Square from the start, and has seen some fine vintages.
Here she is new and with first smoke:
There is a particular Castello artisan- those of you with a few of these will know what I mean- that does these lovely sort of rounded buttons and bite zones. My billiard is like this too. I could pick their work out of a lineup
Love me a natural virgen finish, probably my favorite Castellos if I'm honest.
Their stems were always on the chunkier side but comfortable for lunting.
A pair of Sea Rocks - a KKKK 11 and a GG 55.
Great feast for the eyes this thread was. I've always loved the look of Castello's chunky pots and smaller military billiards. Especially with the deep, craggy rustication and dark stain w/ smooth rim. Sharp.
Currently, about 1/2 my collection is Italian. They know how to make a dang good pipe!
Currently, about 1/2 my collection is Italian. They know how to make a dang good pipe!
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Purchased my first Castello this week. A petite KK shape 55 coming in at 39g. 
welcome to Club 55! Great choice, I love those KK size and weight.
Well if you say so...
#6 (we'll come back for #5) is this Trademark KKKK Grade Bulldog
I'm sure the grain will not be to everyone's taste, but I really like it. I also like the cold tan with black, with just a few orange-ish spots
Destiny: will be a Burley Flake #s 1 and 2 dedicated pipe
Slight bend in bite zone, hangs nicely. Chamber just a bit conical in bottom.
I belive others may have passed on this (to my eye) very well-proportioned pipe due to a rather large sort of fissure-flaw which i don't really care about. If anyone knows what causes this please do come chime in
@BenMN I love it and the blemish adds to the character of the pipe. Enjoy it mate for all the years that it will serve you.
Huh, I always thought it was rockActually the "sea rock" refers to coral.
"It was born thanks to his intuition who, fascinated by the drafts that the erosion of the waves created on the rocks, wanted to transport them on the bowl of his pipes."
Castello
But I've also heard the finish used to be sharper (more coral like?). Maybe both the finish and the origin story have evolved over time?
I have a 1948 Castello Sea Rock and the finish is very sharp and like coral.
A Carlo era NOS sporting a weathered look
