Charles Rattrays Monarch Black 4 Briar Pipe

• Overall Length: 152mm
• Overall Height: 49mm
• Bowl Height: 45mm
• Bowl Diameter: 46mm
• Bore: 20mm
• Weight: 68g
• Filter: 9mm
• Cloth pipe bag included

The Charles Rattray’s Monarch Black 4 is a splendid example of the brandy shape — gently rounded, broad at the heel, and subtly tapering toward the rim. That full-bottomed bowl isn’t just aesthetically pleasing; it serves a purpose, allowing for a deep, even chamber that encourages a steady, consistent burn. Finished in a smooth matte black, it’s a modern nod to a time-honoured silhouette.

Fitted with a 9mm filter and a polished nickel mount, the Monarch Black 4 is both a looker and a worker. The shank flows gracefully into a classic stem, creating a well-balanced profile that sits snugly in hand. It's the sort of pipe that doesn’t announce itself — it waits to be noticed, then admired.

Historically, the brandy bowl has its roots in the gentleman’s parlour — a shape born out of comfort and refinement. Much like the snifter it takes its name from, it invites one to settle in, savour, and contemplate. Rattray’s, with their long lineage tracing back to 1911 in Perth, Scotland, honour that tradition here with precision shaping and understated charm.

Whether you're tending to correspondence or simply watching the rain against the windowpane, the Monarch Black 4 offers a warm, measured smoke — the kind that reminds you why the old ways endure.