Castello: Trademark Canadian (G) Tobacco Pipe

The Canadian shape lends itself well to the bowl-centric, neoclassical style that marks a great deal of Italian pipes, with this particular rendition from Castello boasting a "G" stamp that denotes one of the marque's larger sizes, making for an exceptionally bold piece of briar. The stout, broad bowl of this piece is bolstered by the low-slung, oval shank-and-stem combination, which anchors most of the visual weight up front with sleek, flattened lines. The stummel wears a gorgeous honeyed mahogany stain that handsomely accentuates the lively grain on the flanks of the bowl. The abbreviated, tapered stem of jet-black acrylic tops things off nicely, adding a stark, classy color that contrasts the lighter hues of the stummel. Robust and firm in hand, this piece possesses a generous tobacco chamber that ensures plenty of relaxed, luxurious smoking sessions.