lets talk about this pipe

[chispa]

What is that shape called? Freehand?
I like the dark stained grain and how it looks like hunk of wood that someone just drilled holes in and made a pipe.
Has a natural look opposed to more traditional pipe looking shapes. Not so crazy that it doesn't look like a pipe though.
Anyone care to comment in general about this pipe?

 

[marmal4de]

I'm not a fan of freehands, the dark stain is quite handsome though.

 

[nemrod]

A pretty straightforward freehand, looks like a nice pipe

Who's it by?

 

[hobie1dog]

yep...freehand....dark stain is nice. I like it.

 

[ace57]

I like it. :clap:

 

[olderthandirt]

I often think that the stem is too small where it enters the shank on freehands.

This one doesn't suffer that issue, good and simple balance throughout.

That dark stain gives it a look of age comparable to the patina acquired on some of my older briar.

 

[chispa]

Nemrod, It is a Brebbia

 

[robert76]

Looks like a nice pipe. Don't have a freehand yet but I can see one in the near future.

 

[puffy]

It's a beautiful pipe.I wonder though if a lighter color would show the grain better.

 

[seanz]

Im liking the darkness of the stain its a nice looking pipe but i am not too keen on the freehand style of rim. just me but not my thing

 

[chispa]

You mean something like this:

 

[chispa]

The lighter color does make the grain stand out more. The angle on this one is very appealing also.

Here's the other one again for a side by side comparison

 

[maduroman]

now you are being a tease...

 

[lonestar]

Both pipes look great, the second one you posted is more to my liking. A bit more streamlined, a little more contrast in the grain. One thing I can say about Brebbia is I have really liked all of their pipes that I've owned. If you're thinking about buying one, I say go for it

 

[octavius]

Beautiful color, though not a fan of freehands, still a nice pipe.

 

[dburrows]

I love these. I just refurbished a Ben Wade last week given to me by a coworker. Reminds me, I owe the forum pictures...

 

[landogilbot]

I enjoy the free-hands as well. The one I am eyeing up is from Brigham and it's called the helm. Beautiful pipe.