Charles Rattrays Monarch Black 5 Briar Pipe

• Overall Length: 151mm
• Overall Height: 48mm
• Bowl Height: 48mm
• Bowl Diameter: 41mm
• Bore: 20mm
• Weight: 57g
• Filter: 9mm
• Cloth pipe bag included

The Charles Rattray Monarch Black 5 is a traditional British pipe design, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. It features a straight billiard shape, executed to perfection, and finished in a muted matte black that exudes an aura of quiet elegance. This pipe is devoid of frills or fuss, instead offering a clean-lined workhorse that caters to smokers who prioritise balance, tradition, and a faithful draw.

The proportions of the Monarch Black 5 are classic, with a tall, cylindrical bowl and just the right amount of wall thickness. It is joined to a slender shank reinforced with a gleaming nickel mount. The 9mm filter option modernises the smoking experience without compromising the pipe’s timeless charm.

The billiard shape has long been the standard for pipes, and rightly so. It has endured for over a century because it is a shape that works—easy to pack, clean, and cool to smoke. Rattray’s, founded in 1911 by Charles Rattray of Perth, has built its reputation on this kind of integrity—no gimmicks, just exceptional pipes for discerning smokers.

Whether filled with a robust English mixture or a mellow Virginia, the Monarch Black 5 provides a reliable companion for the daily ritual. It is one of those pipes that quietly becomes a favourite without any fanfare.