Artisan: Todd M. Johnson (born 1979) started to sell his pipes in 1999 while he still studied classical history and aesthetics. They are marketed under the Stoa Briars Company (ΣΤΩΑ) brand.

Todd M. Johnson also participate to the Medici pipe line produced in a workshop named The Briar Studio. The Briar Studio is a joint venture in Nashville (TN) between Todd Johnson and Bruce Weaver, and also includes pipe makers Jody Davis, Steve Morrisette, Pete Prevost, and Scott Holtman (2011).

Artisan: Tommaso Spanu (born 1944 in Chiaramonti Sardinia) is an independant pipe maker since 1979. He was established in Laerru (Sardinia) from 1979 to 1999 where he used to harvest, cut and condition his own ebauchons. During this period he often worked for Paronelli. The workshop moved to Sassari (Sardinia) in 1999. He crafts Briar but also Lemonwood, Olivewood, Boxwood, Juniper, Oak and even Cork Oak.

Artisan: Tonni Nielsen (born 1953) begins carving pipes in 1969 at W.O. Larsen under Teddy Knudsen's and Hans "Former" Nielsen's supervision. He established himself as an idependant pipe carver in 1978, moved to Kentucky (USA) in 1983 where he lives presently (2011).