Rattray's: Emblem Light (46) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

Joining the "105" and "3" designs as one of Rattray's most traditional straight Apple renditions, the "46" pairs a bulbous bowl to a rather stout shank and a tapered stem. It's among the Scottish marque's most squat Apple forms, offering the hearty dimensions of a Pot but with a Tomato-like roundness. Such shaping calls to mind the classic Prince, but this "46" presents a much more muscular disposition compared to the Prince's more characteristic svelteness, making for a substantial in-hand feel while also accommodating a 9mm filter.

The defining feature of Rattray's Emblem pipes is their scalloped, metal accent, offering vibrant flash and a sleek, angular aesthetic in profile. Designed over 25 years ago, these special accoutrements were crafted to resemble cigar bands, replete with Rattray's triskel logo along the top. After being discontinued for a number of years, Emblem pipes returned in 2021 all in smooth finishes, with this particular example wearing a rich, auburn stain for vivid grain definition.