Manganaro

'From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by José Manuel Lopes

Manganaro is an Italian brand created by Antonio Manganaro, who began when he was 17 years old and is the third generation of family artisans. Still active, though now retired, he is today helped by his children.

He prefers classics, and uses briar from Calabria, making 1000 pipes a year.