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Diamond Pointed Black Bow with Peak Lapel Tuxedo vs Butterfly

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  • Butterfly

    Votes: 7 63.6%
  • Diamond Point

    Votes: 4 36.4%

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Brianpore

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I'm facing the same dilemma. You can see a diamond point on a PL at http://www.thecordialchurchman.com/collections/formal/products/black-faille

I may just order this tie.
I spoke to them about making that exact tie a few weeks ago. They sent me a sample of the material to see how it compared to the grosgrain which I was looking for to match my tux. it is very nice, ribs are not as pronounced as the tux which I was hoping for. It is certainly on my list of choices and think it would make a great addition.

If you end up buying one, please snap a few picture and post them.
 

Moloch38

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I'm glad you shared this website. My tux is grosgrain, and I have a Blace Fleexe BB straight batwing bowtie that I like, but I am really liking the texture of the black pique bowtie. Thoughts?
 

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Personally, I think the cotton pique is too informal (if nice) looking. Upon closer inspection, I can see that the grain of Cordial Churchman's faille is too subtle (as noted by Brianpore).

My other options for faille / grosgrain in a diamond point are presently from Le Noeud Papillon (http://lenoeudpapillon.blogspot.com/2012/03/do-you-recall-clarence-carter-bow-i.html) and R Hanauer (http://www.bowties.com/index.cfm/p/products/range/105/cat/341/subcat/0.htm). The former is exactly what I'm looking for at a price that I can't justify; the latter amounts to settling, which no one wants to do when literally dressing one's best.

Any other options?
 
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Moloch38

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So pique is less formal than grosgrain or satin? Or only if its in black?
 

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