Rattray's: ***Lowland (48) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

A sweeping bent Dublin rendition, the "48" shape from Rattray's presents a smooth-flowing gesture through the shank, transition, and bowl. A fluid curvature defines the transition, calling to mind traditional Calabash designs, but the bowl flares outward in classic Dublin fashion. Marked by comfortable balance and respectable chamber depth, this is a pipe of jaw-hanging potential — especially appealing to those who appreciate filtered pipes, with the stout shank drilled to accommodate a 9mm filter.

The Lowland line pays homage to Scotland's eponymous region with a vibrant color palette evocative of the pastoral landscape's rolling hills and valleys. The Lowland series consists of six distinct shapes, each of which are dressed in a rich emerald finish and accented with a cool chrome accent for an aesthetic that's at once unique and enticing.