Classic & Vintage - Classic/vintage-style seatpost options

Assuming I don't find an appropriate seatpost for my Casati (I need a longer post than many of the one's on the 'Bay), what would you recommend as a new seatpost with a slightly more "classic" look to it? Thomson?

I believe Kalloy makes reproductions of the SR Laprade fluted seatpost still. And there are still plenty of original SR models around as well. A little heavy, but certainly has the vintage look.

Thomson is probably a decent bet for a modern post. Anything with very minimal branding on the post and silver wouldn't look bad. I'm considering a Campagnolo Centaur for one of my steel frames.

what length do you need? nitto makes some nice, classic looking ones. velo-orange also sells a need atax one thats kinda interesting for its construction.

Also what diameter do you need - 27.2 or something harder to find?

Bicycle classics has a nice and not too pricey selection.

http://www.bicycleclassics.com/saddles.html Scroll to the bottom of the page.

I got a 26.2 chromed-steel post from this guy on the bay. He has a very big selection.

http://stores.ebay.com/BCB995_Bicycle-Parts-Tools_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ19QQftidZ2QQtZkm

27.2 diameter.

(Congrats on becoming a mod, 128!)

thanks. im still coming to terms with this. i guess im offically a big nerd, now, yea? :)

The Nitto Crystal Fellow is beautiful seat post of simple and elegant design. Not sure if its period-correct, but I have one on my 1983 steel road bike, and it looks just right to me:

http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/saddles_accessories/11031.html