The noggin shot is closest to the color in normal lighting. I ate up a lot of the crown with the crease, but that deep diamond was done without steam or water! I may put a little steam on it to deepen the front dents. This beauty has a great hand and take as crisp or as messy a crease as...
I love this hat! I'm sorry I haven't been able to post sooner. Crazy week. So the dark brown beaver with chocolate ribbon and binding is incredible. Brim is 2 1/2" crown is 5 7/8". The felt was pounced perfectly and is the most pliable and easily shaped I've ever handled. It won't distort...
That's the dark brown in beaver. The ribbon and binding is chocolate which has a red tint. My assumption is the ruddy hue of the binding treatment accentuates those red fibers in the brown felt. Once I've received it I'll give all the details and pics!
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This will be number 3 for me from Mr. Gannon. Fantastic hats. I spoke with Michael about getting the thinnest most pliable felt for the "finger dents." I think he achieved it! I'll let you know all about it when I receive it.
Jeff,
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to try them for my next refurb. I just dropped off this hat with David from Falcon Park Hattery (right here in Atlanta). Looking forward to seeing their work.
Thanks again.
-Gabe
I believe it is just about time for another Alley Kat. Once Tim is all healed up I'm putting in another order. I've got 2 of these and I'm aching for a 3rd. Maybe something gray...
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