The Utah-based company JonPaul Bows has, over the years, made a name for itself as a workshop producing high-class carbon-fibre bows. More recently, it has also started sourcing and distributing selected bows for the student market. The “Noir” is a black carbonfibre bow with a fully lined, nickel silver mounted ebony frog with Parisian eyes. These bows are well-priced for beginner students and those in the lower grades, providing a very reliable, strong and easy-to-play product.