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[Ken David]

I visited with Mike prior to his store opening and he did use a conformateur so he has my "head" on file. I have a Gannon as well. I do have definite opinions on hatters but really hesitate to comment as it is sooo subjective. I have hats from 8 custom hatters and IMHO they all have a place in the market. Mike and Art are my go to guys as Mike crafted my first custom and both Mike and Art are in towns that we visit regularly (but not often) and I love to have at least a token personal connection with those I do business with.

Thanks for the clarification....I was meaning to say Mike does not offer the conformateur service in the mail, I believe Art is the only one that offers that service? I understand about comment on hatters due to the subjectivity, I do realize that everyone has their favorite! Thanks for posting!

 

[belfastboy]

I love being in Oregon. Art, Mike, Michael, and John are all within driving distance for us. John and Michael are the closest. Mike is about 1-1/2 hours away and Art is about 4 hours away and Bob is about 3-1/2 hours away up in Washington.

Yes, the Pac NorthWest is hat heaven.

 

[RJR]

Yes, the Pac NorthWest is hat heaven.

 

[Remo]

Any particular hat makers that you would recommend on ETSY?

 

[Bob Roberts]

Any particular hat makers that you would recommend on ETSY?

No but there's many here.

 

[Frunobulax]

Any particular hat makers that you would recommend on ETSY?

Michael Gannon. He has his own website now, though.

Also, though not as "custom," check out D'Aquino hats.


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[FedOregon]

Thanks for the clarification....I was meaning to say Mike does not offer the conformateur service in the mail, I believe Art is the only one that offers that service? I understand about comment on hatters due to the subjectivity, I do realize that everyone has their favorite! Thanks for posting!

I went in personally to see both John Penman and Mike Miller, but I believe John has a paper type of conformateur he mails out to his clients.

 

[belfastboy]

Finevintagefedoras o Etsy. Not a hat maker but sells refurbished vintage fedoras at a fair price

 

[Bob Roberts]

I went in personally to see both John Penman and Mike Miller, but I believe John has a paper type of conformateur he mails out to his clients.

Hope they bought you lunch.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Finevintagefedoras o Etsy. Not a hat maker but sells refurbished vintage fedoras at a fair price

Aint he one of us...?

 

[belfastboy]

Aint he one of us...?

Yes....AND he is on Etsy too. Maybe the questioner will only deal with Etsy vendors......just coverin the bases.

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[Redfokker]

Yes, the Pac NorthWest is hat heaven.

+100

 

[jlee562]

Any particular reason you're using Etsy as a limiting criteria?

 

[Bob Roberts]

"Remo" has left the building...

 

[Frunobulax]

"Remo" has left the building...

You scared him away with your gruffness.

 

[Bob Roberts]

You scared him away with your gruffness.

Yer confusing me with a brother from another mother.

 

[moontheloon]

Aint he one of us...?

Bond

 

[moontheloon]

Yer confusing me with a brother from another mother.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I'm curious about this hat. I've seen other hats with similar stitching, but I've never owned one (well, I did have a Dobbs Gay Prince once but it didn't fit and I sold it). Is this a very desirable hat?

.

Thanks.


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[hatsRme]

It is a desirable hat if you like it, @deadlyhandsome . A distinct style, the Gay Prince was copied by many major hat manufacturers. I like it, but haven't seen one in my size yet.