Castello: Castello 3 Pipe Set (with Leather Box) Tobacco Pipe

Italian pipe making in general is known for a distinctive style that often reinterprets the classic shapes pioneered by early French and English marques with exaggerated proportions and playful accentuated elements. Castello's "55" bent Pot design is among the most recognizable and historic of these Italian neoclassical renditions: Its squat bowl and hearty proportions maintain the standards that define the classic shape, but the heel is afforded more emphasis, urging forward in profile and seemingly continuing the trajectory of the stem's downward arc. Among Castello's preeminent shapes, the "55" has inspired entire collections and become a staple within the pipe-making community. Here, the design is showcased in a three-pipe set of equally sized "55" renditions all with plateau rims and in different finishes:

• Aristocratica — This piece features the Italian marque's striking Aristocratica finish, a line started in the 1970s exclusively for Carlo Scotti's closest friends, which is defined by its contrast rich stain and fumed rim.
• Fiammata — This Collection pipe wears the line's grain-defining honey-blonde stain, here revealing tight, densely-packed tendrils of flame and straight grain which have earned it the coveted "Fiammata" designation.
• Collection — This smooth, chestnut-hued finish keeps things looking classic here, revealing dense striations of grain while offering an understated elegance sure to charm.