Alley Kat Hat Co

[memphislawyer]

That was the treatment, the Stratoliner one, Thanks. I go back and forth over that treatment and the ribbon in the hat above

 

[gtdean48]

...only the one with our overalls.

Borsalinos & overalls....the way they're supposed to be worn!!!! "Country" as a turnip-green....

 

[Short Balding Guy]

"Very skinny ribbon with the tie knot" is a western hat ribbon treatment, not really a fedora ribbon. Closest thing to that for fedoras or dress hats is the Stratoliner/Open Road style ribbon & bow treatment.
Going with the thin ribbon & knot you are spec'ing a "country" style hat as opposed to a "city" hat, more work hat than dress hat...

Memphislawyer; What GTDean said! I say get 2 hats. An outdoors hat and a hat to go downtown.

Best, Eric -

 

[TomS]

I like the Sandune or the lighter shade of Brown. The pewter matches up perfect, but I prefer something a little more different.

I'm thinking we mght have the same thought... still mulling it over though. That pewter is nice!!

 

[gtdean48]

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It has arrived...looks great...no time for photos...maybe after work or tomorrow.
VERY NICE job Tim!

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Thank you Tom. Let me know how it fits you. Post your handy work when you crease it.

Thanks again for your purchase!

Tim

 

[cookie]

Both these guys sanity can be questioned....but they both dress up a thin ribbon really well.

That Bobby Canavale def is/was the best hat wearer in BE

 

[gtdean48]

Thank you Tom. Let me know how it fits you. Post your handy work when you crease it.

Thanks again for your purchase!

Tim

It fits just fine Tim. Wore it last night out to the local fish house for supper then all morning today doing chores.
I did a quick center dent with long side dents, snapped down the front brim for the swoop I like, slight curl in the back.

Really like the nice sweatband & lite colored liner. Fits like it was measured for my head...

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

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Excellent!!
Thanks again Tom.

It fits just fine Tim. Wore it last night out to the local fish house for supper then all morning today doing chores.
I did a quick center dent with long side dents, snapped down the front brim for the swoop I like, slight curl in the back.

Really like the nice sweatband & lite colored liner. Fits like it was measured for my head...

 

[tealseal]

It fits just fine Tim. Wore it last night out to the local fish house for supper then all morning today doing chores.
I did a quick center dent with long side dents, snapped down the front brim for the swoop I like, slight curl in the back.

I love this hat!! Warm round of applause to both you and Tim.

 

[scooter]

Both these guys sanity can be questioned....but they both dress up a thin ribbon really well.

I'll take a flyer here and assume some people aren't aware of this, but that mask thing on his face was fairly common at one point in our history. They actually had people (highly skilled metal artists) that would shape and then paint very thin sheets of metal (copper?) including eyes and such, to be worn by returning soldiers and others who had suffered severe facial disfigurement. I watched a fascinating program on this at some point in the past. With the advent of plastic surgery, this became obsolete but there are still a very small and HIGHLY skilled group of artists who paint replacement eyeballs for people. This is a very small fraternity!

 

[TomS]

I spoke to Tim aka Cane this evening... He is finishing up my hat, and had a few questions. His attention to detail, and customer service are awesome!

 

[Historyteach24]

Mine is en route. Got finished pics yesterday. Tim asked me to wait to post so I will. I must brag once again about Tim. He got a free body from Winchester so he passed along the gift to me and only asked that I pay material and shipping. Simply a fantastic gesture and one that is greatly apprecitated.

 

[Historyteach24]

Ok here it is. Staple silver belly felt. Vintage cashew ribbon with a dusty rose accent. Also put a pink accent to celebrate the birth of my little girl. This is a great gift from Tim for this awesome occasion.
5 3/4 open crown
2 3/4 brim

I love the diamond crease. I think Tim did a fantastic job

 

[bowlerman]

That's gorgeous, HT. And Congrats on your new baby girl!

 

[Chepstow]

HT, woow, that is a stunning hat, splendid color combination and clear lines! That is a beautiful work from Tim!
Congrats on your new little girl!

 

[Historyteach24]

Thanks guys she is due next month. Tim made this as a christening hat. Really cool gift

 

[Johnny J]

Very Nice HT! Enjoy wearing that lid.

 

[RBH]

Sweet hat Teach!
Great work Tim!!

 

[splintercellsz]

Amazing work, Tim!

Teach, you now have one of the sharpest hats around! And with a lot of meaning behind it as well!