This is a rather curious rendition of the bent Ball, sporting full-bodied Italian proportions, yet a gesture reminiscent of a classic French Billiard. I can't say I've ever seen this design from Claudio before, but whether it was his first go at it or not, it's come of very finely indeed; wonderful in hand, charming of character, and of course as a "CCCC", beautifully grained.
- Eric N. Squires