Royal Mail's Type K pillar boxes were a modern, cylindrical design that was introduced in 1980 but is no longer being installed. Designed by Tony Gibbs, they are known for their "cigar-shaped" look with a separate cap. However, their hinges proved to be a frequent problem, leading to production ending in 2001. They are cylindrical and have a smooth, modernist appearance, designed to be the "pillar box of the future". Distinguished by a slightly recessed aperture and a lack of a separate domed top, but they retain the angled notice plate and rotary collection dial. The traditional cylindrical style pillar box was re-introduced in 1990.

Above photograph was taken in Queen Square, Wolverhampton.



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