Collection Occhio di Pernice Paneled Bent Billiard (KKK) (2025) Tobacco Pipe

One of the biggest names in Italian pipe making today, Castello's roots can be traced back to 1947, when Carlo Scotti founded the workshop and began producing handmade briar pipes. At the time, handmade briars were uncommon in Italy, but that would soon change as Castello discovered customers' desire for high-quality, handcrafted pipes. In a time of quantity over quality in Italy's pipe making history, Castello flipped the script by prioritizing craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and cutting-edge engineering. Today, the brand remains committed to these same principles, as evidenced by this Occhio di Pernice paneled bent Billiard.

In true Italian neoclassic fashion, the bowl of this offering dominates the composition. U-shaped panels frame its flanks, adding a touch of angularity and rigidity to the piece, especially when viewed from above. Behind the bowl, an acutely angled transition introduces a long, sweeping shank-and-stem arrangement, whose length and curvature promote a relaxed smoking posture in hand. The stummel of this offering wears a smooth, glossy finish and a warm stain, both of which emphasize the exceptional birdseye that has earned this piece Castello's coveted Occhio di Pernice designation.