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M.C. Gannon Hat Company

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deadlyhandsome

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Has anyone seen a “rust” colored Gannon or any other rust hat? It’s only available in rabbit, but I’m curious if it’s close to the old version of black cherry.


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deadlyhandsome said:
Has anyone seen a “rust” colored Gannon or any other rust hat? It’s only available in rabbit, but I’m curious if it’s close to the old version of black cherry.


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It appear to be more brown and red. There do not seem to be an purple hues in it that would resemble old black cherry. From this thread you can see a couple of pictures provided by @RJR https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/winchester-hat-bodys-in-rust-color.87360/
 
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ChicagoWayVito said:
It appear to be more brown and red. There do not seem to be an purple hues in it that would resemble old black cherry. From this thread you can see a couple of pictures provided by @RJR https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/winchester-hat-bodys-in-rust-color.87360/
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Ah, I’ve seen that hat of @RJR’s. If that is the color than it is too brown for what I’m after. I really want the old black cherry and barring that an oxblood. Now I’m going to have to go go in a completely different direction. Thank you.


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deadlyhandsome said:
Has anyone seen a “rust” colored Gannon or any other rust hat? It’s only available in rabbit, but I’m curious if it’s close to the old version of black cherry.


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I have a Winchester Rust. No it is nothing like the black cherry. It is a true mid brown toned colour. I like it a lot and would buy one in beaver if it were available.
 
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deadlyhandsome said:
Ah, I’ve seen that hat of @RJR’s. If that is the color than it is too brown for what I’m after. I really want the old black cherry and barring that an oxblood. Now I’m going to have to go go in a completely different direction. Thank you.
I checked with Art at VS just the other day and alas he no longer has any of the Oxblood felts. He thought it duplication of the old black cherry.

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Yeah, that’s why I’m having to go in a different direction. I knew Art didn’t have anymore Oxbloods and all of the old black cherry is long gone. I have a new black cherry, but I really want one of the old felts and I was hoping rust would be close. Oh well; I committed to Gannon so now I have to decide on colors...wish he had dove.


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Throwing some love to this thread today on 2019 National Hat Day. Wearing a Gannon hat this afternoon.

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Enjoy National Hat Day. Best, Eric -
 
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Thinking of ordering a new hat maybe something grey. I am trying figure out how steel vs charcoal felts match up. Which one is darker? Some pictures of steel look light and some a little dark. Also I think the navy felts look pretty good. Granite looks like a great shade, but I am probably leaning towards something that looks grey all the time though. Probably put a thin ribbon or playboy width ribbon of some sort on it. Anyone got photos of charcoal and steel together or in different lights? I don't see very many pics of charcoal hats it does not seem to be ordered as much.
 
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Scooterz said:
Thinking of ordering a new hat maybe something grey. I am trying figure out how steel vs charcoal felts match up. Which one is darker? Some pictures of steel look light and some a little dark. Also I think the navy felts look pretty good. Granite looks like a great shade, but I am probably leaning towards something that looks grey all the time though. Probably put a thin ribbon or playboy width ribbon of some sort on it. Anyone got photos of charcoal and steel together or in different lights? I don't see very many pics of charcoal hats it does not seem to be ordered as much.
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Scooterz; See the below pic.

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A charcoal beaver is top of pic and far right. Steel is just left of the charcoal on the far right of the pic. Granite is top left fedora. I know that Jack had posted up a labeled pic on this thread. You will have to scroll thru the posts to locate.

I have come to really enjoy the charcoal. It is dark gray. For chores or field adventures the hat shows no wear, marks and is dependable, IMO.

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As to ribbons you can see from the above pics that I prefer mid ribbons. To my eye they bridge the city/country hat looks. I can wear the hat in my backyard and then head downtown for the evening in ths same hat. I do have a charcoal with a more standard ribbon and a charcoal with a frayed ribbon treatment.

I hope this helps your new order with Michael. I am anxious to see more new Gannon creations on this thread.

Best, Eric -
 
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Scooterz said:
Thinking of ordering a new hat maybe something grey. I am trying figure out how steel vs charcoal felts match up. Which one is darker? Some pictures of steel look light and some a little dark. Also I think the navy felts look pretty good. Granite looks like a great shade, but I am probably leaning towards something that looks grey all the time though. Probably put a thin ribbon or playboy width ribbon of some sort on it. Anyone got photos of charcoal and steel together or in different lights? I don't see very many pics of charcoal hats it does not seem to be ordered as much.
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To help confuse the issue let me say that I am a big fan of the Steel. I have two from different hatters. One calls it Blue Steel and the other just Steel. It is a grey felt but to my eye there is a strong blue undertone that gives it a richness.
 
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Granite is right in the middle gray...but it looks darker inside and in low light. I have a slate ribbon. These pics seem to have a bit of blue cast in them but not in real life.

Steel's i have seen have a definite blue cast and with a blue-ish ribbon it can really run to the blue side. Charcoal's I have seen by other makers seems to be a darker color without being black.

I, too, look forward to seeing more on this thread and hope you will one day soon be able to say;

GOODGODIGOTAGREATGANNON!



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Scooterz said:
Thinking of ordering a new hat maybe something grey. I am trying figure out how steel vs charcoal felts match up. Which one is darker? Some pictures of steel look light and some a little dark. Also I think the navy felts look pretty good. Granite looks like a great shade, but I am probably leaning towards something that looks grey all the time though. Probably put a thin ribbon or playboy width ribbon of some sort on it. Anyone got photos of charcoal and steel together or in different lights? I don't see very many pics of charcoal hats it does not seem to be ordered as much.
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