Black Sheep Hat Works

[navarre]

Nice shot Mike, but Holy smokes, we look so serious!?

On a side note, the "Free Estimates" sign in the drive way is a awesome addition, and the lighting on the hats is great.

Another Wonderful visit, if you'll pardon my pun

 

[hatsRme]

Norman Rockwell couldn't have painted a more telling scene, Mike. Sure, the glasses all look empty, but the bottle is still about 1/4 full!! And the HATS are spectacular, with your new Duplex-styled beauty being a true standout on that table!!!!!!

 

[Ordinary Guy]

The pied-hatter and his hatter

I would have loved to have heard the discussions going on at that time... serious hat talk....

 

[navarre]

It is quite possible that this is just after Garret discovered a hole in the front of a Malloy Ten he was bringing to drop off. Dark times my friends...dark times.

 

[hatsRme]

Wouldn't the jug be EMPTY soon after that discovery, Bob?!

 

[alanfgag]

Never seen a little hole stop Garrett. Wonder-ful photo, thanks for posting!

 

[Lotsahats]

I knew I couldn't stay away. I'm back in Bob's queue for a fall/winter hat, and browsing a few months' worth of his amazing handiwork has me all a-flutter. My place in line can't come soon enough!

A

 

[Drdan]

Wow!!! I am very happy that I decided to take a look at Black Sheep Hat Works' offerings. These hats are works of art, and all the aspects of the hats are custom. I recently purchased my first "quality" felt hat (a Borsalino), but have come to the realisation that my next hat is going to be a custom. Can't go wrong with these! Nice to have something which is unique and at the same time, a work of art inside and out.

The models are all very nice aesthetically, and I assume that any of them can be tweaked to the customer's exact preferences. The use of an ostrich leather sweatband is brilliant, and the beautiful silk liners add a touch of distinction and class. The treatment given to the bow on the Black Sheep hat seen below helps to put these hats in a class of their own.

From the posts I've read, all have complimented the quality of the materials as well as the craftsmanship. I have no doubt that the waiting list for one of these fine hats will continue to grow. I feel that I would be very happy ordering my next hat from such a skilled artisan! Keep up the excellent work, naravve!

 

[Drdan]

 

[1mach1]

I knew I couldn't stay away. I'm back in Bob's queue for a fall/winter hat, and browsing a few months' worth of his amazing handiwork has me all a-flutter. My place in line can't come soon enough!

A

Good to see you Aaron!

 

[Lotsahats]

Thanks, Harv! Good to see you keeping everyone honest with your great lids.

 

[mikespens]

Garrett and I visited Bob again today so naturally I came home with a couple of hats. The first is a heather bunny in lichen with vintage borsy ribbon and halo edge. My favorite details of this one are the long awaited embossed sweatband (very kool vintage detail) and the vented crown.

 

[mikespens]

This one was in Bob's surplus rack, a kind of flat top western wide brim that I passed over many times before finally realizing the vented crown and patina were pretty damn kool. The weave isn't the best but I love the patina and openness of the weave. Bob transformed it into this:





Did I mention I love the embossed sweats?

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Mike I like very much this western!
It is something different from the usual straw hats.
The heather bunny with vented holes is interesting.
Very "summer" taste even if I think it will be better in the mid season

 

[RBH]

Very nice looking hats Mike!

 

[1mach1]

Mike, wow! Bob did beautiful work on both lids!

 

[RJR]

Nice additions,Mike.

 

[mikespens]

Thanks fellas! Daniele, I'm pretty much all straw when it's warm out but I like any kind of ventilation I can get in any hat.

 

[jlee562]

Lovely pair of hats, Mike. The embossed sweatband is a very nice touch.

 

[mikespens]

Thanks Jared, I agree, the embossed sweats were worth the wait