Chubby and compressed, this bent Apple from Castello displays the beautiful shaping one expects from the Italian powerhouse. The affable, plump bowl offers plenty of chamber within thick walls in addition to feeling substantial in hand. Seamless and tight-knit, the muscular shank and gently downturned mouthpiece are pleasantly proportional to the bowl, with the entire composition showing handsome, soft curvature and amazing line work. This Collection piece is dressed in a warm, honey-blonde stain that showcases striking, dense tendrils of flame grain engulfing the bowl, with a generous smattering of fetching birdseye along the rim. A bit unusual for the marque, this Apple is accented by a stunning cream-colored, acrylic mouthpiece for a burst of whimsical pizazz.