Calabresi pipes

[Pugsley]

About how long are they and how tall is the bowl? I was thinking about getting one. You got the sandblast straight billiard, right? Thanks.

Can't find my tape measure so I'll have to guesstimate. It's a full size pipe, really more of an apple than a billiard. Overall length I'd say 5 3/4", bowl height close to 2". The bowl has a very thick wall and feels good even in my oversize mitt. I suspect that they use the sandblast and dark stain to try to hide glaring flaws in the bowl like on the one I got. You might have better luck going with a smooth finish like this: Calabresi Metamorphosi Filtered Pipe | eBay but that's only a guess on my part.

Edit: I have to say I'm more impressed with the bent bulldog. It's a bit shorter, perhaps a quarter of an inch, but overall well crafted for a pipe in this price range. The grain is wholly unremarkable and the balance is a bit off with a heavy bowl perhaps leading to a fatigued jaw if clenched too long. The stem fits perfectly and the transition from stem to shank is seamless. I may pick up a few more of these to hand out to friends. The sandblast, however, I would not buy again.