Castello, here, appears to be giving a nod to the old "Opera" pipe design, at least aesthetically. The oval cross-section of the bowl, as well sleek, forward profile certainly support the case, though this Billiard is rendered in a generous Italian proportions, not exactly well-suited to tucking discretely into a tuxedo pocket. Fortunately, another change they make is using a proper, cylindrical chamber, in place of the traditional Opera shape's usual, and quite finicky, oval one.
- Eric N. Squires
