Rattray's: Emblem Black (158) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

Rattray's "5," "152," "109," "113," "57," and "158" represent straight Billiard designs, all varying in specific dimensions and relative proportions. Among that selection, the "158" is perhaps the most classic — alongside the "109" — featuring balanced proportions between the height of the bowl and the length of the shank. It presents a slight roundness about the bowl, fitting naturally in hand, and the lines of the tapered stem add sleek refinement in profile.

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 dark ebony stain for a classy, dress-pipe motif.