Rattray's Nimbus line is named for the rings of fire and light adorning the heads of saints, angels, and other divine characters in medieval and Renaissance art. The series consists of a singular Calabash design with bright aluminum accents adorning the rim and shank end, the flashy accoutrements vibrantly contrasting the stummel's coloration. Shape-wise, this interpretation maintains the sinuous S-curve associated with traditional gourd Calabashes, but instead of the shape's characteristic cooling chamber and removable meerschaum cap, the Scottish marque has opted for a metal rim that's affixed to the stummel. Such a design choice affords the Nimbus Calabash a significantly deep chamber and will help protect the briar from charring when lighting the tobacco. Additionally, this "G" example is fashioned from ash wood and features a graphite chamber insert that is tasteless, odorless, and easy to clean.
Measurents & Other Details
- Length: 5.47 in. | 139 mm
- Weight: 2.24 oz. | 64 g
- Bowl Height: 2.45 in. | 62 mm
- Chamber Depth: 1.92 in. | 49 mm
- Chamber Diameter: 0.83 in. | 21 mm
- Outside Diameter: 1.88 in. | 48 mm
- Stem Material: Acrylic
- Filter: 9mm
- Shape: Calabash
- Finish: Sandblast
- Material: Other
- Country: Italy