Castello: 'Castello' Bent Dublin (KKKK) Tobacco Pipe

One of Castello's most prolific and elegantly rendered shapes, this bent Dublin possesses a flared rim and lithe taper throughout the bowl that results in a firm, softly rounded heel. As is often the case with the Italian marque's bent designs, this piece features a sinuous, slender shank-and-stem combination, one which strikes a sleek S-curve that offsets some of the bowl's stout proportions in profile, all while offering a comfortable smoking posture. This piece wears the workshop's eponymous finish: a warm, honey-blonde, smooth stain, highlighting some gorgeous, wind-swept flame grain across the flanks of the bowl and lively birdseye across the rim. A delightful, lightweight design, this piece conforms quite well to the hand, and it should make a welcome addition to any collector's rotation.