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Falcon Park Hattery
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hutch
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I just received two hats I sent to Parker to have some work done. I had a beater Dobbs reblocked, egde binding in a similar color to the hat applied, a blue double bow ribbon put on it and the liner replaced.
Parker also reblocked a Lock & Co Homburg that had an awful taper to it due to having it sized up and he changed the ribbon with one of his "Tuxedo" ribbon treatments.
I am extremely happy with the results. It did take longer than I anticipated but I did tell him I was in no rush. Parker knew I planned on wearing the Homburg for an event and he made sure I had it back by that date. His communication through the process has been outstanding. I will definitely use his services again and I would recommend him to friends.
Parker also reblocked a Lock & Co Homburg that had an awful taper to it due to having it sized up and he changed the ribbon with one of his "Tuxedo" ribbon treatments.
I am extremely happy with the results. It did take longer than I anticipated but I did tell him I was in no rush. Parker knew I planned on wearing the Homburg for an event and he made sure I had it back by that date. His communication through the process has been outstanding. I will definitely use his services again and I would recommend him to friends.
SgtRick
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Parker is working with me on one of his creations and so far he has responded to all inquiries in a timely manner. I won't hesitate to order several more from him.
hutch
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Here are pics of the two previously mentioned hats Parker worked on for me:
I wore the Homburg at an event this weekend and received a lot of compliments from many people:
I am extremely happy with the results of the work Parker did on my hats!
Hutch
I wore the Homburg at an event this weekend and received a lot of compliments from many people:
I am extremely happy with the results of the work Parker did on my hats!
Hutch
bowlerman
I'll Lock Up
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Both are stunning. What did they look like before Parker worked on them?
...I have to admit I'm getting a bit restless with anticipation now (I'm really in no hurry; it's just that the excitement is mounting)...
Any good news from the rest of you?
...I have to admit I'm getting a bit restless with anticipation now (I'm really in no hurry; it's just that the excitement is mounting)...
Any good news from the rest of you?
hutch
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The Lock & Co Homburg had a single black bow, a nasty taper from being up-sized, and it didn't have the dents (sorry no pics). The Dobbs looked like this:
Hutch
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hutch
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I was looking over my previous post and I feel I have to clarify my previous statement. The Homburg Parker re-blocked was finished within about 2 weeks. He asked me if I wanted it sent back right away but I told him to just wait and send them together. The hold up was that he was trying to locate a ribbon color I requested and that's what took the extra time. I have received a lot of compliments on both hats, especially the Dobbs so I am getting ready to send Parker two more hats for him to work on!
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bowlerman
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The Falcon has landed.
As I've already emailed Parker, I've never experienced a hat of this caliber before. Unbelievable.
As I've already emailed Parker, I've never experienced a hat of this caliber before. Unbelievable.
bowlerman
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you got it (unfortunately it was dark and rainy today, so no nice bright natural sunlight). here are a few from my "workbench" in the basement:
DJH
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Bowlerman - sweet looking hat with great proportions, I'd say well worth the wait.
That's the kind of hat I like to wear as well.
That's the kind of hat I like to wear as well.
T Rick
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Bowlerman, that is a sweet looking lid!
frussell
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Congratulations, that hat is right up my alley as well, proportion-wise. Wear it in good health. Frank
Neophyte
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That looks phenomenal!
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Specs? Brim width, crown height, ribbon size, colors??????
Specs? Brim width, crown height, ribbon size, colors??????
bowlerman
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Thanks everyone! I haven't yet removed it from my head. Don't know that I will. 
It's a slightly exaggerated version (taller crown, wider brim) of what Parker calls the "Julep."
Bone color staple felt-- very different from my sand and silverbelly hats-- much brighter.
4 3/4" creased crown-- not sure of the open height
2 1/4" overwelt brim, slight dip in front, slight cup in back, no snap.
very soft center dent with not too much on sides, no close pinch.
Ribbon is perfect dark burgundy-- don't know the ligne, but eyeing it I'd say an inch and 3/4. Nice full puffy bow.
It's a slightly exaggerated version (taller crown, wider brim) of what Parker calls the "Julep."
Bone color staple felt-- very different from my sand and silverbelly hats-- much brighter.
4 3/4" creased crown-- not sure of the open height
2 1/4" overwelt brim, slight dip in front, slight cup in back, no snap.
very soft center dent with not too much on sides, no close pinch.
Ribbon is perfect dark burgundy-- don't know the ligne, but eyeing it I'd say an inch and 3/4. Nice full puffy bow.
