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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    Thanks, gentlemen, for the comments on the Keynote. As to wait time, it has been way longer for me than 5 weeks (try making that months) but it's worth the wait. I think Bob's been slammed lately with orders but he always communicates promptly.
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    How Many Fedoras did you see today?

    After spending three days strolling around downtown Chicago, I was disappointed at a relatively few fedoras, mostly of the inexpensive wool variety. However, I crossed paths with one impeccably dressed gentleman with what had to be a beautiful custom bowler. He spied my Black Sheep and we...
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    Optimo south side mobsters

    While in Chicago this week I stopped in the Loop location. As has probably already been expressed, it's not really a retail outlet in the sense that you would leave with a hat. The hats on display are really to show options to be ordered--the sole saleperson is there is take measurements and...
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    A variation on the Keynote arrived. Rather than a raw brim, I had Bob do an underwelt. Usual great Black Sheep quality and the shade of gray will be very versatile. The sweatband seemed even nicer than my others: And a headshot--gotta learn to smile.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    Received delivery of a Keynote this week. I'm on the road so no pics yet but Bob has photo of it up on his Facebook page. I went with an underwelt rather than raw brim. Usual excellent Black Sheep product.
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    Simonds Caps

    Just placed my first order with Simonds. I doubt that it will be my last.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    Mike, that hat is fantastic. Congratulations to you and Bob.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    Wore the Savannah all week in Philadelphia while at a conference. The gray band and binding allows the hat to be worn with a range of suits. It's much softer than the Gold Finch and extremely comfortable. Got several nice comments from passersby. Love Bob's work. I have 3 more...
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    Yes, I ordered as shown on the web site.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    Received a Savannah from Bob Tuesday, just in time to take it with me to Philly for a business trip. Will post pics when I return. Usual Black Sheep high quality. Very comfortable and soft.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    Thanks for the comments, gentlemen The color is pecan; it looks lighter in my cell phone photo than it is in person. The brim is 2.5", the ribbon triple pressed 2", the crown is 4.5" in front. It's not open crown.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    The new Black Sheep:
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    My Goldfinch arrived today and I'm very impressed. Mind you, my experience with hats is recent (starting last December) and my point of comparison has been new production Stetsons (Sutley, Temple & Stratoliner) and Borsalino (two soft light weight open crowns and a stiffer, thicker one--none has...
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    Received an email from Bob today that the first of my Black Sheep orders has shipped and is expected to arrive Thursday. The heart soars like a hawk.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    David, to follow up on my one word praise of the eggplant, the detail on that hat is fantastic. I'll be curious to see some noggin shots once the weather cooperates with wearing felt. I also really like the color--it seems pretty versatile in that it kind of changes shade depending upon the...
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    Fantastic!
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    The Stratoliner Appreciation Club {MODERN}

    I also agree with mikespens about the ribbon on the modern version but I have one in Silverbelly and enjoy wearing it. It's comfortable and pretty soft and I doubt that anyone notices the ribbon but me.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    David: enjoyed the video. Like the Stratoliner in the video, too. Talked to Bob today and my Goldfinch is on the block with shipping perhaps next week. I've hammered the poor guy with 7 orders since March so I'm excited to receive the first one.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    And the overwelt-- didn't notice that at first.
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    Black Sheep Hat Works

    DJH: love the color and ribbon treatment. Looking forward to seeing the bash.

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