Thanks to the bad influence of this forum, I ordered a Gannon hat months ago. It came yesterday:
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It's a dress weight Whiskey with a rust ribbon and binding.
I got it to put a crease in it similar to the Medford Man from Double Indemnity. Wish me luck.
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That is a great crease! I've tried similar with my camp drafts with no luck. Jimmy Stewart wears a very nice hat in the movie "Bell, Book and Candle" where there's a center dent with a slight rise in the middle seemingly to accommodate the top of one's head.Thanks to the bad influence of this forum, I ordered a Gannon hat months ago. It came yesterday:
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It's a dress weight Whiskey with a rust ribbon and binding.
I got it to put a crease in it similar to the Medford Man from Double Indemnity. Wish me luck.
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There’s 2 things I wanted to try to match the hat better than my Campdraft:That is a great crease! I've tried similar with my camp drafts with no luck. Jimmy Stewart wears a very nice hat in the movie "Bell, Book and Candle" where there's a center dent with a slight rise in the middle seemingly to accommodate the top of one's head.
Looks like you have plenty of crown to work with, and I can just imagine the fun you'll have with it!There’s 2 things I wanted to try to match the hat better than my Campdraft:
1. No taper
2. Thinner dress weight felt
Doing those deep creases on something with too much of a taper or on too thick of felt just doesn’t work in my experience.
Why have just one expensive hobby/addiction when you can instead have a lot of them?Bash looks good, hat looks great, and that vinyl collection looks… savory sweet!
I realized I haven't posted my new Gannon to this thread yet. It is a highwayman in Granite with charcoal ribbon, 5 1/2" open crown and 2 3/4 brim. I had it sent open crown and have been trying to decide what bash I like best I have tried a center dent with a pinch and now a diamond.
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I am trying hard to come with a style/colour so I can can get in his queue to start the new year.Gannon hats are always great looking and always special.
i REALLY like this hat. nice moderate proportions and pleasing colors. kudos!I realized I haven't posted my new Gannon to this thread yet. It is a highwayman in Granite with charcoal ribbon, 5 1/2" open crown and 2 3/4 brim. I had it sent open crown and have been trying to decide what bash I like best I have tried a center dent with a pinch and now a diamond.
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I realized I haven't posted my new Gannon to this thread yet. It is a highwayman in Granite with charcoal ribbon, 5 1/2" open crown and 2 3/4 brim. I had it sent open crown and have been trying to decide what bash I like best I have tried a center dent with a pinch and now a diamond.
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I realized I haven't posted my new Gannon to this thread yet. It is a highwayman in Granite with charcoal ribbon, 5 1/2" open crown and 2 3/4 brim. I had it sent open crown and have been trying to decide what bash I like best I have tried a center dent with a pinch and now a diamond.
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Thank you I agree, great hats and reasonably priced.Gannon hats are always great looking and always special.
Thank you!i REALLY like this hat. nice moderate proportions and pleasing colors. kudos!
The granite turned out just like I had hoped! Thanks!Congrats on the NHD (new hat day)!
Granite is a fav felt. I like that it can pair with warm and cool clothing. Easy wearing. I love the style.
I look forward to seeing more of your special hat. Cheers, Eric -
Thank you, this hat seems like it goes with just about everything.Great hat. I love how granite can shift from gray to brown: wonderful hat all around.
Gannon Appreciation at my house.
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Cheers, Eric -