Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

[Frunobulax]

...aaaand mine got to customs yesterday afternoon. Hope it enjoys its stay in NYC!

 

[gtdean48]

Mine had a scheduled ship date of 4/9. Sent Etsy message for an update, with follow up a day later & again today, no reply yet. Beginning to be concerned...?

 

[gtdean48]

Mine had a scheduled ship date of 4/9. Sent Etsy message for an update, with follow up a day later & again today, no reply yet. Beginning to be concerned...?

Got an update = finished Friday & shipping tomorrow. Stay tuned...

 

[gtdean48]

Got an update = finished Friday & shipping tomorrow. Stay tuned...

Shipping notice as promised...

 

[JackieMatra]

Just arrived, this wowed them at the bodega.
More when photoshop is working better.
Mr. Dean How did she respond to the large brim request, what did you use as a model, Austral?

"... requested blue ribbon, got black, Ok with me."
It sure looks blue to me on my monitor.
Of course, a "navy" Borsalino in a shop looked absolutely black to me until I put it right next to a black one under a strong light.

I do like it, either way you may see it, and a whole lot, too.

 

[Frunobulax]

Finally out of customs, leaving Bethpage, NY. If I had the talents, I'd post a GIF of a little hat flying around the globe, stopping in NY, on its way to Dayton, set to the Indiana Jones theme.

 

[89quattro]

Finally out of customs, leaving Bethpage, NY. If I had the talents, I'd post a GIF of a little hat flying around the globe, stopping in NY, on its way to Dayton, set to the Indiana Jones theme.

If it helps any, you should know that Bethpage is the launch point for getting the package on it's way to your local USPS receiving point. If that is nearby, then the next stop after that is your local post office.

 

[AMGbullitt]

Mine departed Bethpage at 3:13am this morning.

 

[Frunobulax]

I expect the next stop to be Cincy, then my local PO. No notification yet, I hope it gets to Cincy tonight, my PO tomorrow AM, then out for delivery.

 

[Frunobulax]

OK, received the hat yesterday. Sorry, no pics as of yet. I got my mail about 5:30 and we went right out to the ballgame last night, so it went on a hook. I'm wearing a different hat to work today, as I didn't think it went with what I'm wearing. I promise pics soon.

First reactions: It's a very nice hat. Very lightweight felt. It's a little snug, but then I'm a fairly generous 58, and I think it will "breathe" out a bit with wear. It did show up with a light line around the crown of the hat, caused by the packing materials; however, I'm going to tackle that with a little steam today and I think it'll come right out.

Photos and a full report later.

 

[AMGbullitt]

Mine is on the truck out for delivery!!!!

 

[Frunobulax]

Mine is on the truck out for delivery!!!!

Woohoo!

I've already inquired with Luisa about purchasing a second hat, and have asked for a price for a beaver body.

 

[AMGbullitt]

Woohoo!

I've already inquired with Luisa about purchasing a second hat, and have asked for a price for a beaver body.

Me too LOL!!!!

 

[gtdean48]

Mine is on the truck out for delivery!!!!

Tracking still shows mine on other side of the pond.

 

[AMGbullitt]

Luisa is terrific and so are her hats! Very pleased. Felt is thick with a great snap brim. Dimensions are very close to my Stetson Whippet. Had her put a navy blue ribbon on it for a subtle difference. Fit is spot on 7 3/8. We have a winner!!!!!

 

[Hat Dandy]

My hat was shipped one day before schedule, a plus in my book. If my hat is as good looking and sounding as your hat AMG, I will be buying more.

 

[Frunobulax]

Nice, AMG. Did you customize it in any way?

 

[Frunobulax]

Specs:
Crown Height: 5" after blocking (6" open crown) Minimum taper
Brim Width: 2.5"
Navy Blue

Like I mentioned in the previous post, it's a very dense, lightweight felt. Very deep Navy Blue, which is what I was looking for. The finish feels nice, and it responds well to shaping. I'll probably play with the bash a bit in the near future.

The only thing I'd have a beef about is the sweat. It would be nice to have a higher quality leather sweat, and I'd be willing to shell out a few extra bucks for that, especially given the value it already is. However, I'm overall very happy and will be purchasing another soon.

 

[AMGbullitt]

Wow Fruno yours looks fantastic. Only custom was the navy ribbon. I wanted to see what a standard hat would be. Very pleased. Definitely will do a 100 % beaver next.

 

[hatophile]

VERY nice Fruno.