Black Sheep Hat Works

[FedOregon]

It looks like the bash Bob does on his Shadowhawk.

That's quite the journey for this lucky hat... all the way over here in the great Pacific Northwest.

 

[1mach1]

Great looking work on that Borsalino, Bob.

I know you are pleased, Daniele.

 

[Loz Dawes]

OK...Here's my latest outstanding stingy from Bob.. Rabbit blend, Velveteen finish.. brim 1 1/2'' overwelt, crown 4'' - 3 3/4'', black paisley liner, black sweatband, and invisible wind trolley... Whoa, Black Betty (Bam-ba-Lam)

 

[FedOregon]

Very nice indeed!

 

[mikespens]

Congrats Loz Dawes, a sharp pork-pie. I saw remnants of your handmade pug at Bob's last this past weekend, it's as kool as they come.

Love to see some detail shots of the hidden wind trolley, Bob explained the concept to me but haven't seen it

 

[Bird Lives]

Alright....todays the day I pick

Yesterday I finally got to make the pilgramage out to Black Sheep's Hatwoks, and meet Bob "in person"...I've spoken to him on the phone for over a year, about my original fedora...A blue Borsalino about as old as I...

This hat finally got a hole on the pinch..kind of Depp-like... I never handle it by the pinch, but this lovely was my first fedora and the felt was so malleable and so much fun to shape....Well I over did my "bash" practicing...But hey....this hat was so alluring, I couldn't keep my hands off of it. And then I noticed the felt getting thin at the pinch. I also wore this sky-piece like every day, rain, sleet or snow....and well.....It died!

Your Honor....I plead 'insanity'.....I was just 'crazy' about handling this hat. I basically loved it to death...};^))

So yesterday, I dropped it off with Bob....I know it's asking TOO MUCH!!!
Theres the hole.....and then there is the shrinkage from non-stop wearing a 50/60 year old hat in inclement weather. So now theres way too much taper, where there didn't used to be any taper...And the reed on the sweatband was starting to cut into the brim from many years of snapping and unsnapping.....Hmmm
Will be back....[/QUOTE

Alright, today is the day I picked my refurbished Blue Borsalino from Bob Jesse...

He fixed the hole....It needed a new sweatband....The onion-skin completely disintegrated before, but he saved the original liner and ribbon and bow...He resized it back to it's original size..and the brim was tearing off in a place...need I go on? Suffices it to say it now looks new!

So they say 1 picture is worth a thousand words so I'll let the photos do the talking...

But I must thank Bob for his talent and expertise....and for giving my signature Borsa a new life....Thanks Bob!

 

[EstherWeis]

Now.
This is a person I would love to meet.
He could teach me a thing or two I'm sure!

I feel like what he does is the best that's out there.
Every hat is just right. Lots of different styles, looks, materials and they all look fantastic.
And the refubs and restorations. Magic.
I know first hand how hard those are.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I just got the fitter sweats yesterday so my spot in the queue should be about ready to go on the block. It's been a long wait & I'm getting anxious. If you read this Bob, I will be shipping the fitters back on Monday. Can't wait for further updates!

 

[KY Crusader]

OK...Here's my latest outstanding stingy from Bob.. Rabbit blend, Velveteen finish.. brim 1 1/2'' overwelt, crown 4'' - 3 3/4'', black paisley liner, black sweatband, and invisible wind trolley... Whoa, Black Betty (Bam-ba-Lam)

Now that is one cool hat!

 

[KY Crusader]

I just got the fitter sweats yesterday so my spot in the queue should be about ready to go on the block. It's been a long wait & I'm getting anxious. If you read this Bob, I will be shipping the fitters back on Monday. Can't wait for further updates!

You lucky son of a gun! I got in line a couple months ago...just 6 or 7 more months to go. I sure it will be worth the wait.

 

[KY Crusader]

Now.
This is a person I would love to meet.
He could teach me a thing or two I'm sure!

I feel like what he does is the best that's out there.
Every hat is just right. Lots of different styles, looks, materials and they all look fantastic.
And the refubs and restorations. Magic.
I know first hand how hard those are.

Esther:

Thanks for offering your opinion on Bob's work. I think very highly of your hats as well, and I'm gratified to see that your opinion confirms my own.

 

[moontheloon]

I've been in discussions with Bob... his work is unbelievable

he is nothing short of a scientist

the 9 month wait is what has held me back thus far ... but I'm warming up to the idea

 

[Bob Roberts]

Then get hot to trot. If you got the money honey, he got the time.

 

[Loz Dawes]

Congrats Loz Dawes, a sharp pork-pie. I saw remnants of your handmade pug at Bob's last this past weekend, it's as kool as they come.

Love to see some detail shots of the hidden wind trolley, Bob explained the concept to me but haven't seen it

It's basically tucked neatly away in the sweatband, as opposed to being wrapped around the hat.. simple, but effective ..

 

[mikespens]

Nothing better (well maybe a new hat) than seeing an old hat revived for some more life so congrats BL.

Anthony, just look at the wait as you would the expectation for a new child. Plus, it's not like you have nothing to wear till then

 

[Redfokker]

Now that is one cool hat!

+1

 

[belfastboy]

I've been in discussions with Bob... his work is unbelievable

he is nothing short of a scientist

the 9 month wait is what has held me back thus far ... but I'm warming up to the idea

Yes, that 9 month wait has been the deal breaker for me. Not sure if I will ever jump in.

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Yes, that 9 month wait has been the deal breaker for me. Not sure if I will ever jump in.

I took the plunge not too long ago. I believe Bob's work speaks volumes for itself. I have an in person fitting coming up soon but that still puts me about 8 months out. I know it is hard to wait, but I believe it will be worth it.

 

[Bird Lives]

I took the plunge not too long ago. I believe Bob's work speaks volumes for itself. I have an in person fitting coming up soon but that still puts me about 8 months out. I know it is hard to wait, but I believe it will be worth it.

Are you kidding?! Of course it will be!

 

[moontheloon]

Nothing better (well maybe a new hat) than seeing an old hat revived for some more life so congrats BL.

Anthony, just look at the wait as you would the expectation for a new child. Plus, it's not like you have nothing to wear till then

Leave it to Mike to slap me right in the kisser with logic
... thanks my man .. I needed that