parbuntal straw hats

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http://balistrawhat.blogspot.com.au/2008/07/making-of-buntal-straw-hat.html

 

[alanfgag]

Knox Buntal

2.1 ounces, 3 1/8" brim, crown creased to 4 1/4"... note the fringe on the 2" ribbon. It is silk. Not positive that it's original, but it is beautiful.

 

[Joshbru3]

Absolutely GORGEOUS Buntal, Alan!!! That golden wheat colored straw matched with a medium brown ribbon is just superb!

 

[hatsRme]

Breathtaking Buntal, Alan. Amazing photos!

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks very much. The iPhone enjoys photographing straws as much as I do wearing them.

 

[mikespens]

I was watching the action on that one Alan and figured you got it. Not a bargain but well worth it. Congrats. I still NEED one.

 

[ManofKent]

Beautiful weave Alan.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks again... yes, it went higher than I'd hoped. Have to be happy with the average of the two.

 

[seabass]

that's a beauty there Alan
great detail pics
original or not the silk fray ribbon blends in so nicely with the weave & color.

 

[mikespens]

Thanks again... yes, it went higher than I'd hoped. Have to be happy with the average of the two.

Roger that, any rationale that works

 

[Chepstow]

I Love it, Alan! Beautitful.



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[Landman]

Beautiful hat Alan. It looks to be light as a feather!

 

[TheDane]

I never showed my Parabuntal in this thread. The body was among a 60 years old batch, found at Whinchester. Major Mike Moore at Buckaroo Hatters bought and blocked the batch, and I was fortunate enough to be able to buy one of the very last:

 

[alanfgag]

I've seen it on other threads, but can't remember if I've mentioned how much I like. a truly excellent souvenir from your travels stateside.

 

[TheDane]

Thank you so much, Alan. I'm extremely pleased with this hat, myself. Love the crown (my only Optimo), love the bold flange and love the dusty green ribbon - a color, I can't catch to perfection in a pic. The ribbon was loose at this point. Mike make some ribbons "loose" (as in "un-tacked"), so they can be easily changed. That works better with some hats than others - and with this Parabuntal the ribbon kept creeping up in the front (clearly visible on the side-view). I just tacked the ribbon, as I got home, and now it's close to perfect. I won't change that ribbon for a very, very long time anyway

Imagine, I almost left the shop without the Parabuntal! I had already swept Mike's shelves for miscellaneous items, so he very cautiously showed me the Para - explicitly stating, that he was absolutely not trying to force anything on me. "Force" ...?!??!!! Oh my ... I simply couldn't live without it! A true gentleman, that Major!

 

[ManofKent]

Beautiful ribbon Ole.

 

[John Galt]

Very nice parabuntals gents. It's inspiring me to block a couple of bodies I have been holding onto...

 

[TheDane]

Thanks Richard

If you've got a nice C-crown block in 7-1/4, I would love a nice one like Alan's, John. Also the rusty brown ribbon could warm up my greyish complection and suit the bloodshot eyes

 

[Mr.Astor]

Ole- that ribbon color is a beaut!! What is the color's name? Also it appears to be 1 1/2" wide. is that correct? Seems like you cleared out the country on nice hat's!!! You have a good eye.

 

[TheDane]

Thanks, make that: "You have a hatter with a good eye"

Crown: appr. 4-1/4" (plus ridge)
Brim: 2-5/8"
Ribbon: 16''' (1-3/8" or 1-7/16")
Sweat: 1-1/2" soft black roan leather with gold stripe

I don't know the name of the color. A light dusty green is my best bid