Recent content by Banky

Verdeo, I'm not the owner of the Brass Rooster, Just a hatter there. I'm glad I was able to get the hat to fit well for you and I'm happy to put that long oval shape into any of your hats. Wear it with pride, the Como suited you well! And of course we'd be thrilled to put a brass rooster hat...

Hey guys! I've got 4 hats looking for new homes! below is a link to a photobucket album containing pictures of each hat. All are between 7 1/8 and 7 1/4. My head measures 22 1/2" these hats all fit me fairly well. I'm pricing these to move, and not trying to make a buck. I'll offer you a...

Beautiful hats, Art. Being that these bodies came from our store I can confirm what Art is telling you guys, this felt is by far the most challenging to work with but very gratifying when it come together. From the craftsman's standpoint there isn't much to work with, so if you mess something...

For me, having attempted to do them and having what I considered deplorable results I see a well executed underwelt as a thing of beauty and a show of great craftsmanship. That being said, they aren't my preference for personal wear.

The question was whether beaver or Nutria was better. The answer then as it is now is beaver in the case of a dress hat, costs aside. I'm well aware other animals make fine felts but beaver is the gold standard, regardless.

Nutria tends to be a somewhat more rough and hearty felt, great for westerns and rough wear. In terms of dress hats Beaver, as it always was, is the gold standard.

I ought to just be your personal hat shopper, Harv you look better in these hats than I ever have!

Dobbs sold! Just the burton taylor remains!

These two still available!

The prices are listed under the descriptions but for ease they are $115, $215, and $225 respectively. Thanks for asking!

3 hats I just don't wear I'm not looking to make money on these just get out of them so prices are negotiable. I apologize for the less than stellar photos, lighting in my place is not optimum. Also, if you are interested in all three, I'll be happy to do a bulk deal. Paypal only please. Prices...

Can sympathize to some extent.. The lounge can be a bit much sometimes. Best of luck in all your future endeavors and I'm sure the door will always be open around here!

Some better daytime shots of my first (mostly) solo hat. Ribbon work done by Art as a gift while visiting our shop this week. As described in the "What hat are you wearing today?" thread a few pages back. Please excuse my screwed up collar and the dark spot in the ribbon shot is a raindrop.

It's been my experience in regard to modern westerns that have the creases pressed in to them that they really have to be reblocked to open crown and pressed to get the lines from the original crease out. They're always a pain when they come across my bench.

Thank you, Richard. All credit goes to Art, The man has an indomitable knowledge of hat making. I was blown away with how easily he looked at my hat and was able to tell me where I needed to do things differently or improve upon what I already had.