Black cherry color.

[ofcoursemyhorse]

I believe Bob at Blacksheeps does custom dye jobs on some of his hats. I couldnt recommend him any more highly.

I’m still trying to find a stand-in for the old black cherry. I was informed that “Rust” is too brown (a nice color but not what I’m after). Oxblood is not available and the felts that might suit my needs are only available through hatters who charge way more than I want to spend (e.g. Optimo).

Has anyone had a hat made in “Cabernet?” It looks like it might work, but it’s hard to tell by looking at such a small piece of felt.

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[deadlyhandsome]

I believe Bob at Blacksheeps does custom dye jobs on some of his hats. I couldnt recommend him any more highly.

His hand dyed “eggplant” looks pretty good:

I’ll give him a call.


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[belfastboy]

His hand dyed “eggplant” looks pretty good:

I’ll give him a call.

I have just one of Bob's creations....would have more but my impatience and his 12 month wait list gets in the way.

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[deadlyhandsome]

A year wait! Yikes!


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[Tukwila]

Some hats take closer to 2 years, depending on what you order. Imo, his work is worth the wait.

 

[belfastboy]

Some hats take closer to 2 years, depending on what you order. Imo, his work is worth the wait.

I love my hat from Bob but at my advanced age I don't want to take the risk of ordering and not being around for the delivery!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Some hats take closer to 2 years, depending on what you order. Imo, his work is worth the wait.

I’m not an instant gratification guy, but 4-5 months is my comfort level.


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[Tiki Tom]

When did these dark cherry hats become a thing? Have they been around forever? That asked, I’ve been keeping my eye out for one for a while. Once saw a guy totally rocking that look and thought, hey, I could do that!

 

[jlee562]

When did these dark cherry hats become a thing? Have they been around forever? That asked, I’ve been keeping my eye out for one for a while. Once saw a guy totally rocking that look and thought, hey, I could do that!

I don't know how common they were as far as vintage hats. I personally haven't seen any examples. My perception of their popularity in the modern day is tied to the Dillinger hat from Public Enemies. That's definitely when it landed on my radar.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I don't know how common they were as far as vintage hats. I personally haven't seen any examples. My perception of their popularity in the modern day is tied to the Dillinger hat from Public Enemies. That's definitely when it landed on my radar.

I never saw the movie. I became aware later when @Chamuco and others started posting photos of their custom hats. I just don’t understand why Winchester changed to such a dark dye.


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[Tiki Tom]

Whaddya think? Too wild? Too red? Oddly, although I don't usually wear a fedora with my trench coat, the dark cherry color kinda works... if only because it smashes the Bogey stereotype. That said it was 89 Euros (about 100 dollars) for a wool hat. I gave it a pass. Perhaps the color could be a shade darker. I don't know. I'm normally an easy mark in a hat shop. So I'm proud of myself for not buying it on an impulse. How many fedoras does a man really need? But it could be fun for the right occasion.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Whaddya think? Too wild? Too red? Oddly, although I don't usually wear a fedora with my trench coat, the dark cherry color kinda works... if only because it smashes the Bogey stereotype. That said it was 89 Euros (about 100 dollars) for a wool hat. I gave it a pass. Perhaps the color could be a shade darker. I don't know. I'm normally an easy mark in a hat shop. So I'm proud of myself for not buying it on an impulse. How many fedoras does a man really need? But it could be fun for the right occasion.

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Did you really just ask “How many fedoras does a man really need” to this group?


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[Rmccamey]

+1

Wasn't there another post recently about an unforgivable sin?

Did you really just ask “How many fedoras does a man really need” to this group?


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[1961MJS]

Hi, I would never wear that hat.


UNLESS, I had a matching 3 piece suit and possibly shoes. Maybe.

Later

 

[scottyrocks]

Whaddya think? Too wild? Too red? Oddly, although I don't usually wear a fedora with my trench coat, the dark cherry color kinda works... if only because it smashes the Bogey stereotype. That said it was 89 Euros (about 100 dollars) for a wool hat. I gave it a pass. Perhaps the color could be a shade darker. I don't know. I'm normally an easy mark in a hat shop. So I'm proud of myself for not buying it on an impulse. How many fedoras does a man really need? But it could be fun for the right occasion.

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I have been pondering a new hat in this color family. Imho, this one may be a tad too light, and the self ribbon doesn't work for me. I do like the general dimensions.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Greetings All:
About as nice a black cherry shade i’ve seen. One of the earlier VS shades.
Pretty true to color on my phone.
Be well. Bowen

 

[Lefty W.]

One of the earlier VS shades.
Be well. Bowen

Very nice.

Here is a fairly early Gannon black cherry; this appears to be similar to VS' later black cherry color. I think Michael did a nice job with the burgundy ribbon and navy binding.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

This thread deserves a bump.
We all need more cow bell...Err....Black Cherry.
B

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Another option is that the relatively new 100% nutria / coypu offered by Sunrise in the plum color:

 

[belfastboy]

Another option is that the relatively new 100% nutria / coypu offered by Sunrise in the plum color:

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Klein bicycles had a stock colour named "Plum Crazy" and it was close to this colour. I like it!