The Blunt Umbrella Lite is the best brolly in the world (according to us). It's a radical re-design of the standard umbrella. It won't break, tear, or turn inside out, and it's beautiful to use and behold.
The Good Store reckons the Blunt Lite is the most useful urban umbrella you can ever own because its moderate size seems to be just right for getting in and out of cars, and on and off public transport, and negotiating busy footpaths - and keeping you dry in between.
Blunt Umbrellas are a unique new approach to umbrella design. They're named because of their blunt edges which are bereft of sharp pointy bits that snap and poke people's eyes. There's a different strut structure, and telescopic ribs which distribute wind force evenly along the edge of the canopy. At the end of each bendy strut there are little springs rather than the usual vulnerable threads. It all leads to a lack of stress points and safe shelter in winds up to 100km/hr.
This umbrella is a constant joy to open. It's a manual umbrella without the normal little annoying metal locking clip. There's an ergonomic plastic collar which glides easily and positively to open and close. It feels good.
New Zealander Greig Brebner invented the Blunt after getting sick of being poked by umbrellas whilst working in London. That was in 1999. It's taken this long for successful mass production. He's now based in his native Auckland.
The Blunt Lite Umbrella is a pro environment statement against throw-awayism. It's an umbrella for a long term relationship.
· 12 month guarantee
· Comes with carry quiver case with strap (all in in cardboard tube)
Specifications : 110cm canoy diameter x 80cm high ; weight = 0.45kg ; 6 ribs
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