Black Sheep Hat Works

[Lotsahats]

Sorry, let me clarify--I'm picking up from the post office. Next time I visit my brother in Seattle, though, I'm going to visit Bob's shop!

A

 

[Lotsahats]

My new Black Sheep arrived today! It's a Safari color with a great paisley liner and ostrich sweatband. I opted for Bob's new edge treatment, too; it's a subtle stitching effect that ends up looking like the thinest edge binding you've ever seen.

I love this hat, and Bob is just an unbelievable guy to work with. He's friendly, accommodating, and creative, and it was such a pleasure to talk hats with him. Thanks, Bob!

A

 

[TheDane]

Beautiful, Aaron! I really love the ribbon/bow work - and the classic "turned", asymetric brim binding. It sure is a stunner! Congrats :eusa_clap

I love paisley patterns, but they're way too busy for my taste in liners. My conservative mind is also working on the "pimpled" ostrich leather. I'm not quite there yet, but I'm getting closer. All just personal preferences, though

 

[Lotsahats]

Understood, Ole. For me, I love the way the liner hides under the hat. It's a surprise, a special thing. And man, Bob's ribbon work is too cool!

A

 

[splintercellsz]

Spectacular!!

 

[RJR]

The overall effect is great but the liner/sweat is absolutely outstanding!

 

[bond]

Very nice Aaron . Workmanship looks excellent and I like that binding a lot , adds a very subtle nuance to the brim. Is that color Sahara ?

 

[Blackthorn]

Aaron, beautiful hat! How wide is that brim?

 

[bellero]

Gorgeous hat Aaron!

 

[Lotsahats]

Thanks, guys! Blackthorn, it's a 3" brim, and Bond, that is Sahara.

A

 

[bond]

Aaron would mind posting a pic of the bottom of binding?
Thanks

 

[bowlerman]

Verrry nice!

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[mikespens]

Sweet lid Aaron, de-lux all around. Really love the edge binding.

 

[Lotsahats]

Up-close with the bottom side of the edge:

A

 

[Rogera]

Very nice Aaron!

 

[Garrett]

BSHW Capone Project:

 

[splintercellsz]

I like that! What are the dimensions if I may ask?

 

[Garrett]

Specs:

5 3/4" crown on a 52 block for a size 6 7/8

2 3/8" brim

2 1/4" vintage ribbon

Early 20th century gold foil initials

Stingray hide crown liner

Draw string chord at the back of the sweat to hang the hat

Vintage stick pin

Vintage wind trolley with button (taken from an early boater)

Bob did a wonderful job on this hat. The devil is in the details

 

[Landman]

Beautiful hat Garrett! Is the liner real Stingray or a print?

 

[Garrett]

Genuine Stingray hide