Charles Rattrays Monarch Sandblast 18 Briar Pipe

• Overall Length: 150mm
• Overall Height: 46mm
• Bowl Height: 46mm
• Bowl Diameter: 40mm
• Bore: 19mm
• Weight: 59g
• Filter: 9mm
• Cloth pipe bag included

The Charles Rattray’s Monarch Sandblast 18 Yellow is a textbook example of the classic straight billiard — that most time-honoured of pipe shapes — here dressed in a richly textured sandblast and paired with a bold yellow acrylic stem. The finish draws out the natural grain of the briar, giving the pipe a weathered, tactile character, while the sunny stem offers a spirited contrast, catching the eye without upsetting the balance.

Fitted with a 9mm filter and reinforced with a gleaming nickel mount, the 18 Yellow is as practical as it is handsome. The straight billiard is often seen as the “standard bearer” of the pipe world — revered for its simplicity, even draw, and ease of use — and this edition carries that legacy with style.

Rattray’s has been producing pipes since 1911, and the Monarch series is a testament to that enduring Scottish dedication to quality. This particular model would not have looked out of place in the jacket pocket of a well-read professor or propped beside a window overlooking the Highlands.

If you’re after a straightforward, reliable smoker that brings just a touch of colour to your collection, the Monarch 18 Yellow offers a gentle departure from the ordinary while staying firmly grounded in tradition.