parbuntal straw hats

[cookie]

I think it is a Chinese straw maybe a very fine Baku?

 

[alanfgag]

Royal Stetson Balibuntal straw

A lightweight parabuntal or baku straw hat - likely 1950s, there are no marks or labels inside. Weighs 2.3 ounces which is about half sweatband with oilskin moisture barrier. Condition is like new. Underwelt brim, 2 3/8" wide.

 

[carouselvic]

I'd wear it.

 

[Sprinkles]

Very nice! I was watching that hat as well, the bidding sort of took off at the end.

 

[mikespens]

That is a fine thang Alan

 

[Chepstow]

That is a fine thang Alan

double that!!

 

[alanfgag]

thanks!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Here is my Parbuntal I picked up at Buckaroo Hats last FedoraFest.
Mike might still have one left. These are vintage body's found in a box in Wincheasters warehouse.

 

[mikespens]

I called and reserved one Ed but haven't heard from Major Mike in a while. They look great.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Call or email Mike to see what is up. He had they all made up.

 

[memphislawyer]

I too have a Buckaroo Hat done up by Major Mike. Some shots

I have never worn an Optimo style hat, and do have a Panama Bob. This hat is so light, wow, it is not paper thin, and not too shellacy (my word I guess) but just feels right. I was undecided about what ribbon treatment so Mike did one up with a contrasting stripe in the keeper and then I got to thinking maybe make the ribbon so it can be changed out. So here is the hat with two different ribbon treatments:

When I wear it come say April, I will consider another ribbon or two. He had a green mixed color/mixed pattern ribbon that screams to be worn as it is colorful and seems so right in a hot humid summer setting.

 

[carouselvic]

great

 

[mikespens]

Call or email Mike to see what is up. He had they all made up.

I did call and talk to Mike, Ed. He was busy at the store and said he set the hat aside for me and would get back to me. Memphislawyer's original post of his is what inspired me to contact Buckaroo. I don't like bugging craftsmen and since I've PM'd, emailed, and called (qualifies as bugging to me), I'm just gonna patiently wait.

 

[alanfgag]

Parabuntal Body

Unblocked parabuntal straw body in bamboo tube, weighs 1.1 ounce.

Fits well over a 7 1/8 block or worn as a samurai helmet.

 

[job]

Hope to see it in a completed state soon.
How old is it?

 

[alanfgag]

Hope to see it in a completed state soon.
How old is it?

No idea. The seller suggested 80 years, but my sense is they do not know either.

 

[mikespens]

Great score Alan!

 

[besdor]

All I can say is Paribuntal bodies are impossible to get today. We bought some this year and the quality was not good.

 

[alanfgag]

Did a little work with the block and flange to gauge the possibilities. Very supple and easy to work, though the brim will be substantial and require a rolled edge to be manageable. I think I am over my head (and talent) so will likely send the hat to Optimo to be finished.

 

[ManofKent]

You've done a good job so far Alan.