Brebbia - Why Aren't They More Popular?

[daniel7]

If they had a shape like Savinelli's 904/9004 or GBDs 9613 I would have bought one a long time ago.

Maybe these?

https://www.brebbiapipe.it/en/products/pipes/brebbia/nemo/products/pipes/brebbia/nemo

https://www.brebbiapipe.it/en/products/pipes/brebbia/diseguale

https://www.brebbiapipe.it/en/products/404/line-3a-50308

https://www.brebbiapipe.it/en/component/virtuemart/products/pipes/brebbia/sun-6010?Itemid=1378
The last one (Sun 6010) is a real beauty with that stem.

 

[daniel7]

These are also somewhat similar shape:

https://www.brebbiapipe.it/en/products/pipes/mpb/mpb-vintage-amber-54

https://www.brebbiapipe.it/en/products/pipes/mpb/nova-132-walnut

https://www.brebbiapipe.it/en/products/pipes/mpb/mpb-sterling-6010-pure-natural
Of course, all of them are available in different colours.

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

Brebbia - Why Aren't They More Popular?

Shhhhh!
Because they’re still reasonably priced, thus, anyone who buys them regularly does NOT mention what a great value they are or else the brand will get popular and start charging more money.

They do a lot of big pipes and unusual shapes, the Brebbia Calabash is probably one of the most unique and highly regarded individual pipe designes on the market, generally a very good value.

But I didn’t say that and you shouldn’t go buy one, I still need to complete my collection.

 

[ophiuchus]

I don't own a Brebbia. If it weren't for this forum and a couple of the usual web sale suspects, I would never have heard of them. Maybe a promotional issue? Marketing? I don't know these things ...
That said, they do make a nice looking pipe. I'm in PAD remission right now, so I haven't pulled the trigger, but there are a couple Brebbias at smokingpipes.com I've been checking out. ::

 

[mso489]

The Brebbia thread is quite popular, so maybe Brebbia's day is coming.

 

[eggrollpiper]

They seem to be the only tiny toothpaste tube of stem polish game in town so there's that.

I have nice big Brebbia lido root straight pot with silver repair band and new stem by Tim West. I used it for english blends as it has about a one inch diameter chamber and smoked wonderfuly. I switched to pretty much only 9mm pipes now so it's just patiently waiting till I'm ready to part w it. I like some of the less popular Italian brands. Lorenzos are awesome.

 

[eggrollpiper]

Btw MSO we're gonna have to have a party when you hit 25k posts, holy mama!

 

[Chasing Embers]

They seem to be the only tiny toothpaste tube of stem polish game in town so there's that.

Actual toothpaste works better. The Brebbia polish is too runny.

 

[eggrollpiper]

I agree Embers, however I have a fondness for miniature things so it holds a prestigious place in my collection of never used items..

 

[Chasing Embers]

I understand completely. I buy the miniature liquor bottles just to look at.

 

[eggrollpiper]

Same here, I esp enjoy the little tequila and whiskey bottles that look like their big siblings? And besides the little ketchups they have in hotels my favorite is the tiny tabasco sauce.

 

[donjgiles]

I used a tiny Bacardi bottle to dip my pipe cleaners in, I fill it from a big bottle of either Bacardi or Everclear.

 

[agnosticpipe]

I only have one Brebbia, a Pura 2 star that is one of their higher grade pipes. This particular pipe is quite quirky looking but is a fabulous smoker, and is one of my favorite pipes. I haven't had any experience with any of their other pipes, but I see no reason not to buy one if it appeals to you. Lots of folks think less of French pipes too, so they're not as popular as other pipes, but every one I've owned is a fine smoking pipe. So get you a Brebbia and smoke it in your Kia! :mrgreen:

 

[daniel7]

@Orley, I have checked these on their webpage, they are indeed weird looking pipes! But their ninja, junior, fat bob, jumbo and sun series are very nice-looking pipes. I'm sure that soon I will give them a try. And I will change my Honda to a Kia, just to match with the pipe. :D

 

[armonts]

Only have a Brebbia pipe, but it is very well made.

This is a brand that dates back to before the 50s, created by Savinelli and his cousin at the start.
A good traditional brand with Italian heather, unpretentious but quality, like the French pipes of St.Claude.

Of course it seems less prestigious than some brands with strong advertising and related prices ... :laughat:

 

[mso489]

eggroll', no party needed for me. I am in the distant back of the pack compared to jiminks, by thousands of posts. Watch him go! His post count reassures me that there is nothing unusual about my behavior on Forums. I've never done a post to up my count. I try to edit myself. Do I really have anything to say, any knowledge on this subject? Sometimes I restrain myself, and sometimes not, but I do ask. Speaking of Brebbia, I'm sorry I encountered the brand when they were "into" weird curves and bulges in the shanks, at least in the U.S. market. Also, they were ratcheting up the prices at the time, which didn't bode well with the unusual designs.

 

[irishearl]

Generally, Brebbia designs don't appeal to me but years ago I picked up a black rusticated Brebbia calabash as I loved it's sinuous lines. It was and is a fine smoker which I still occasionally smoke.

 

[sablebrush52]

My first Brebbia came with an Ehrlich, and the two cost me a whopping $3 on eBay. Pretty it isn't. But I cleaned it up and found that the draft was absolutely perfect for me once I disposed of the stinger. I can smoke just about any blend in it and get a great smoke. After a few years I decided to buy another. Same result. So I added another, and another. All smoke exceptionally well. None of them are lookers. They're something far, far better. They're great smokers.

 

[mso489]

I like most or all of the Brebbie on this thread, beautiful work. I just got to the brand at the wrong moment in its history. Like going to a good restaurant on a really bad night, when the real chef is out sick, and his nephew is standing in. Glad to know it's another fine Italian pipe.

 

[bnichols23]

I picked up a Brebbia pot a year or so ago & decided to look into them. I've gotten another 3 or so since then & really like them, especially a really light Lido Dublin with thinnish walls but that smokes incredibly well & cool. Of course I'm on my second Hyundai Sonata too (ran the first one into a ditch, yes, by accident) & really like it too, so go figure....
Bill