Before and After, It's a Miracle or Rusty Spilled the Beans . . .

[portolan]

but fortunately not on the hat!

Look at this picture . . . see the second green felt from the top in the pile? Major Moore and I picked that one out because the top one had a teeny flaw that I didn't see, but Mike spotted right away.

Now check out this picture that Rusty sent me last night....The same felt, now a magnificent new fedora just itching to get home to Padre Felipe! Ain't she a beauty? Looks really elegant! I can't wait! Thanks Rusty for spilling the beans, but not on the hat! Mike has apparently already had several offers on it . . . thanks Mike, for keeping it for me!

 

[BobC]

Looks good, Phil. Will be looking forward to seeing it on your noggin pretty soon.

 

[Tomasso]

Sweet lid! Love the color.



BTW, am I the only one seeing a camel's eye under the bow?

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Verrrry nice lid. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[G MAN]

That hat is a beauty, I would love to see better pic's when you get it.

 

[gtdean48]

VERY nice, Padre. Now how about some specifics, please? Brim width, crown heigth pre-crease, ribbon color & widths both band & edge binding? I take it that is Major Mike's tear drop creasing Rusty mentioned...

 

[Mr. Paladin]

That's a keeper for sure, sir! Very sharp but conservatively done. I think its great. Can't wait to see it on you!

 

[CRH]

...Looks really elegant! I can't wait! Thanks Rusty for spilling the beans, but not on the hat! ...

Elegant? Yes indeed. I'm glad to hear the beans missed the hat.

 

[indycop]

Very Nice!!:eusa_clap He didn't get pizza on it did he?lol

 

[Dundee]

That is one very classy hat. Congrats.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[gtdean48]

Bump... Hey Padre Phil....

Now how about some specifics, please? Brim width, crown heigth pre-crease, ribbon color & widths both band & edge binding?

 

[portolan]

As soon as I get it.....

I am talking with Mike about shipping a hat for the Mrs. with it. More details and specs once it gets here!

 

[gtdean48]

Oh...Okay-fine. I thought you may have a spec sheet for it ala Buckaroo Hatters Request for Quote form...will await arrival with you...:whistling

 

[Pilgrim]

So - who made the hat? Price?

Looks great!

 

[portolan]

The hat is a beaver beauty made by Major Mike Moore

of Buckaroo Hatters and Secret Hat Society fame. It is the third we have bought from him. Also picking up a western for the wife. It has a 2 3/4 inch brim because I like the brim a bit broad. I was able to pick the exact felt at the Winchester Factory Tour. That is not a regular practice because they don't sell felts to the end user. Mike was there on the tour with us, so I got to pick it out. I have had the unique pleasure of seeing this hat go from felt to finish. I don't know the crown height, but maybe Mike can chip in on that. I believe it is called moss green. I got it to go with my greenish trench coat. It sure looks soft and very classy. I received the Secret Hat Society Chaplain's Ministerial discount so the price is classified. Can't wait!