Gents,
As soon as humanity was able to harness fire I am sure smoking tobacco soon followed. This long tradition is flourishing today due to amazing craftsmen that are forging traditional tobacco pipes with high grade materials.
History reflects a variety of men that enjoyed a tobacco pipe as a luxury and relaxation. And for many it became an iconic symbol of sophistication. J.R.R. Tolkien (left) the author of the Lord of 
the Rings famously enjoyed the pipe. This leisurely activity was not only reserved for the literary minds but also dictators such as Joseph Stalin (right) partook of the pipe.
The pipe is a DIY for tobacco connoisseur’s because you are able to blend various types of tobacco to produce a unique and enjoyable blend. Maybe you prefer a sweeter cherry flavor with a dash of vanilla or you may prefer a strong whiskey blend. Either way you can customize and experiment to your taste.
Recently we received a great pipe from Chris Morgan owner of Morgan Pipes and let me tell you I am impressed. He sent the BlackJack series Shape 20 that is made of briar wood “which is a tumor-like outgrowth that develops between root and stem of white heath (Erica arborea)” https://pipedia.org/docs/CharacteristicsOfBriar.pdf. This special wood is heat resistant and ideal for pipe making. The pipe has a nickel silver band and acrylic stem. The construction is solid and well made.
The pipe is handmade in Italy to Mr. Morgans demanding specifications with a sandblasted carnauba wax finish that provides just the right amount of matte. Although the pipe is black there is a great contrast with the nickel band and shiny acrylic stem. There is an imprinted Morgan Pipes rabbit on the pipe and model name. Every nook and groove of the pipe declares that it is handmade and produces tons of character. The pipe smokes wonderfully and every draw is smooth and enjoyable.
A major upside to smoking a pipe, besides producing your own blends and looking hell a 
cool, is that depending on the depth of the bowl and how much you pack it with you can enjoy on average 30-45 min smoke and up to 1.5 hours.
We highly recommend Morgan Pipes BlackJack Shape 20. All great products begin and end with the owner/craftsmen. Have no doubt that every detail of the pipe is a reflection of Mr. Morgan’s passion.
In addition to the handmade pipes from Italy there are highly sought after custom one-off pipes that Mr. Morgan produces in the USA on a commission basis. Another great product is the briar cigar that is really impressive. We hope to review more products from Morgan Pipes so stay tuned! On a personal note I really admire Mr. Morgan because in a day and age where people can become fake or a personality he is genuine and real.
Mr. M
Founder/Editor
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purchasing a family heirloom seems almost unimaginable but that is exactly what Joe Caccavella Sr. did in 1968. Now, 45 years later Joe’s Barber Shop in Chicago stands as a testament to a family tradition.
Fullerton & California in the Logan Square Neighborhood. The shop was established in the 1920’s and according to Joe Jr. “(the shop) was heavily involved in the Italian organized crime scene.” The barber shop had been around for 40 years when Joe Sr. came on board. It wasn’t long before Sam the Barber took a liking to Joe Sr. and sold him the shop for the astonishingly low price of $1, “it wasn’t a issue of money for Sam” who hung around the shop “for the last years of his life.” The shop’s name was changed to Joe’s Barber Shop and remained in the same location for 17 more years but in 1985 they moved two blocks east on Fullerton.
he came from Italy” says Joe Jr.
you can wait an hour or so…for a haircut.” Don’t expect to get your hair washed either because “if a customer wants his hair washed after the cut he can take care of that at home.”