Castello: Collection Occhio di Pernice Bent Billiard (K) Tobacco Pipe

Since their founding in 1947 by Carlo Scotti, Castello's commitment to handcrafting high-quality pipes has helped elevate the reputation of Italian pipes to luxury status. Furthermore, Castello's personal shaping approach to pipes has helped cultivate the bowl-centric and whimsical Italian neoclassic aesthetic. A more conservative showcase of Castello's shaping style, this bent Billiard measures less than five inches in total length, making it a rather compact take on the classic form. That being said, this piece sacrifices nothing in terms of substance, with a palpable muscularity evident across the bowl and shank alike. The brawny stummel is paired to a demurely curved tapered stem that adds a touch of gesture to the shape's profile and promotes a comfortable smoking posture. The gorgeous honey-blonde Collection smooth finish completes the ensemble and highlights dense clusters of birdseye across the stunning grain. The birdseye here is so impressive that Castello award this piece their "Occhio di Pernice" stamp, which reserved for pipes with truly stunning birdseye.