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.
Measurements & Other Details
- Length: 5.47 in./138.84 mm.
- Weight: 2.30 oz./65.27 g.
- Bowl Height: 2.41 in./61.15 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.99 in./50.51 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.83 in./21.16 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 1.89 in./47.99 mm.
- Stem Material: Acrylic
- Filter: 9mm
- Shape: Calabash
- Finish: Sandblast
- Material: Briar
- Country: Other