Famous pipe smokers: who they are

Tobacco pipes have always been a symbol of elegance, contemplation and, in many cases, creativity. Over the centuries, many notable personalities have embraced the passion of the tobacco pipe, becoming icons in this world.

In this article we will delve into some of the most famous personalities who have loved this long tradition.

Famous pipe smokers of the past

Albert Einstein 

Albert Einstein, the legendary theoretical physicist, is certainly one of the most famous pipe smokers in history.

Then again, his photos with a tobacco pipe in his mouth are nothing short of iconic, even though his name has always been associated with the theory of relativity.

These ancient photos tell how the depth of his thoughts were often accompanied by slow smoking.

J.R.R. Tolkien

The British historical writer J.R.R. Tolkien, popular for creating such works as "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," was a great fan of tobacco pipes. 

Not surprisingly, in the imaginary world of "Middle-earth," Tolkien left room for slow smoking to characters such as Gandalf, who was also a pipe smoker, more specifically Churchwarden ones.

Apparently, his favorite tobacco pipe was a Peterson shape Bent Apple, while, as for tobaccos, he favored Player's Navy Cut and Capstan Medium Blue.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain, American author of such well-known works as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," was also an avid pipe smoker.

As he recounted, he was often in the company of his tobacco pipes as he wrote his stories, sitting on the bank of the Mississippi River.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The creator of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes saga, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was an avid tobacco pipe smoker, as was the protagonist of his novels.

In fact, in the Sherlock Holmes stories, the tobacco pipe plays an almost iconic role, with the Peterson Deerstalker becoming legendary precisely because of these novels.

Famous pipe smokers of the present day

Gianni Brera

Gianni Brera, a historic Italian sports journalist, was an avid tobacco pipe and tuscan smoker, going so far as to own a collection of as many as 50 tobacco pipes, which is now preserved at the Brebbia Pipe Museum.

To celebrate him, Brebbia has made a kit of two pipes inspired by Gianni Brera's drawings.

Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy magazine, was a well-known tobacco pipe smoker.

His "image" of luxury and pleasure was often accompanied by a pipe in his hand, further reinforcing the exclusivity of his lifestyle.

Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick, director of such great cinematic masterpieces as "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "A Clockwork Orange," was a notorious tobacco pipe smoker.

In fact, in his most famous interviews he can be observed with a tobacco pipe in his mouth.