Rattray's: Sanctuary Olivewood Brushed (161) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

Rattray's "161," "162," and "163" shapes are all exclusive to the Scottish marque's Mary series, defined by trim, lightweight shapes fitted to sleek, slightly elongated stems for a slender, streamlined nature that's perfect for quick, on-the-go smoking sessions. The "161" is a bent Rhodesian; however, outside of the Mary line, the "161" is a standard, straight Rhodesian, forgoing the svelte proportions of the Mary series for a more robust aesthetic that suits Rattray's typical style.

For many, pipe smoking is a refuge of sorts, a retreat away from life's busyness and a safe haven that encourages peacefulness, contemplation, and relaxation. Rattray's Sanctuary series honors this aspect with a line of pipes accented by metal fitments along the shank end and stem base — the former etched with Rattray's ancient triskelion logo. While such accoutrements mirror the aesthetic of a spigot mount, this Sanctuary pipe still maintains a standard mortise and tenon arrangement, drilled to accommodate a 9mm filter. Moreover, the line offers pieces fashioned from briar or from olivewood, with the latter offered here: It displays the material's unique and alluring grain patterns in a brushed finish for subtle texture.

Note: While all of our other pipes are photographed individually, these are not, and you may expect some reasonable cosmetic variation between the example we've photographed and the pipe you've received.