Falcon Park Hattery

[B.J. Hedberg]

Spectacular. I really like the overwelt on the brim.

you got it (unfortunately it was dark and rainy today, so no nice bright natural sunlight). here are a few from my "workbench" in the basement:

 

[Oldsarge]

Oh, that's hot. As soon as I clear out some "accounts payable", I'm going to be after one myself. We're going to Holland in April for the Floried and I have a craving for a Homburg to wear among the tulips, or maybe a steel grey just like that one or . . .

 

[EggHead]

Very nice bowlerman!
How does the finish and thickness compare to Akubra or other brands you have?

 

[delectans]

Pardon my late arrival to the party, Jeff, but this is a magnificent hat! It is my favorite amongst your many fine hats, as well.

 

[Benzadmiral]

It looks like I know where my next custom will come from. . . .

 

[bowlerman]

can't blame you, Benzadmiral! highly recommended.
Thanks, Al-- never thought I'd be a real fedora guy, but this baby really pings with me.
Egghead-- in my 4 years of hat experience, I have never felt anything so soft and supple. Finely pounced, I guess you would say around here, and the felt seems very light on my head, but I'd wager it's considered midweight.
I don't own any Akubras, but I do have an old stetson 25 OR, which doesn't even come close to this, imho.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Let me add my WOW to this hat also......

Now you have me checking out his site, that is really a nice hat.....

Edited to remove request of nogging shot, saw it in the other thread....Thanks

 

[SgtRick]

Parkers creation he is making for me (Falcon, just like the pic and in beaver) should be at the house in a week. I am looking forward not only to being home but to wear this beautiful hat for a couple weeks while home. Parker has been very easy to work with despite some of my requests. I will not hesitate to order more from him.

 

[ejbhats]

can't blame you, Benzadmiral! highly recommended.
Thanks, Al-- never thought I'd be a real fedora guy, but this baby really pings with me.
Egghead-- in my 4 years of hat experience, I have never felt anything so soft and supple. Finely pounced, I guess you would say around here, and the felt seems very light on my head, but I'd wager it's considered midweight.
I don't own any Akubras, but I do have an old stetson 25 OR, which doesn't even come close to this, imho.

What a spectacular beauty Jeff. You have a great eye for color and proportion. I have extended an invite to Parker for our Miwest-meet up, and am really hoping he will consider. It would be great to meet such an artist. And if you are able to come, please bring that hat!
Eric

 

[hatophile]

Just now saw this one, very nice, B-man! Classic 30's look.

 

[Iyor]

Just now saw this one, very nice, B-man! Classic 30's look.

Funny you say that after seeing the hat I contacted Parker and he told me that it was made on a block from the 30's!

 

[bowlerman]

Thanks, Perry! I love this hat. Can't say it enough.

Funny you say that after seeing the hat I contacted Parker and he told me that it was made on a block from the 30's!

That's amazing-- I did not know that! Thanks for posting.

 

[Gromulus]

Updates/New Arrivals?

Has anyone else recently received a hat from Falcon Park? I know fmw had one on order and I am curious to see more of Parker's work.

 

[fmw]

Nothing yet. Sorry.

 

[BigDog]

I have a couple on the way and having one reworked. I'll let you know

 

[redhawks2]

I ordered an Open Road clone in Ivory color. I probably won't see it until the end of September or so. Patience is a virtue but not much fun.

 

[Rats Riley]

you got it (unfortunately it was dark and rainy today, so no nice bright natural sunlight). here are a few from my "workbench" in the basement:

What color is that?
I love the ribbon color.

 

[fmw]

I ordered an Open Road clone in Ivory color. I probably won't see it until the end of September or so. Patience is a virtue but not much fun.

Maybe. I'm going on 5 months.

 

[bowlerman]

Wow, fmw, that's surprising. I think we ordered at nearly the same time. Was there a backorder on the felt bodies or something?

Rats Riley-- The color of mine is "bone" and the ribbon is a dark burgundy.

 

[fmw]

I ordered mine before you did. One mistake I made was to order a bound edge. He doesn't do bound edges so he sends the hats out to someone else. Someone else isn't in much of a hurry, apparently. If I had known I would have settled for a welted edge.

My hat is silverbelly in color with a gray ribbon. I'm not aware of any shortages but it is possible. He didn't say anything about it. I had thought the wait would be weeks and not months. Now I know. He has sent a couple of emails so I know he knows I'm here and waiting. I'm sure all will be well in the end.