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Question, out of sheer curiosity. I have an early Gannon that I love. Any collectors here that can give an opinion on his work now versus his earlier pieces?
I know @moontheloon has spoken of Michael's work improving over time, as has @Short Balding Guy.Question, out of sheer curiosity. I have an early Gannon that I love. Any collectors here that can give an opinion on his work now versus his earlier pieces?
Question, out of sheer curiosity. I have an early Gannon that I love. Any collectors here that can give an opinion on his work now versus his earlier pieces?
Sir; My experience has been that they have improved. I have an early charcoal one that is a work horse hat on my hat rack. I love it. The later models have a more even pouncing in the hand of the brim, better leather sweats, lovely improved liners, binding is well done (when snapped absoluetly no bumps or unevenness in binding), ribbon work stitching more subtle (gills introduced later), greater selection of felt, and my fav- lighter weight felt (sanding,pouncing) in the silvermist. I believe they are a terrific buy and they are from order to delivery to your door, fast in the bespoke hat world.
Others should chime in on their experiences. This is a quick add as I am pressed for time. I will re-read later and add if needed.
Best, Eric -
Sir; My experience has been that they have improved. I have an early charcoal one that is a work horse hat on my hat rack. I love it. The later models have a more even pouncing in the hand of the brim, better leather sweats, lovely improved liners, binding is well done (when snapped absoluetly no bumps or unevenness in binding), ribbon work stitching more subtle (gills introduced later), greater selection of felt, and my fav- lighter weight felt (sanding,pouncing) in the silvermist. I believe they are a terrific buy and they are from order to delivery to your door, fast in the bespoke hat world.
Others should chime in on their experiences. This is a quick add as I am pressed for time. I will re-read later and add if needed.
Best, Eric -
Drifts of snow do not phase this Gannon Eric. That color lends itself well to your chores in the evergreens. I need to jump back into Mike Gannon's queue.My Gannon, moss green with gills, was my outside chore hat this cold morning. You can see from my photo how the brim is covered in a light dusting of snow and then the crown has some melted snow stuck to the felt. When I work hard this is what I frequently experience. I smack the hat against my slacks before coming in, brush the hat and set it on a block to dry. Within a couple of hours it is dry and good to go again. What to do when you have more outside efforts and a hat is needed - break out aother Gannon of course.
On an occasion the gill ribbon has gotten a bit distorted after drying the accumulated snow off. My learning has been to steam the ribbon and crown rest the hat hanging and the ribbon comes back to it's intended shape. This has occurred during the really wet snows of spring.
It is early winter and lots more snow is expected.
The Gannon hats handle the Minnesota weather and keep on going.
Cheers to Gannon hat fans.
Best, Eric -
Mike you've heard it before but this hat is outstanding, looks close to my favourite proportions too. Great look all around !!Posted my navy Gannon a couple of years ago when I received it. Super tall crown, it really gets some looks. I am also interested in the improvements in quality of his current work. This one is so great, I can only imagine how the newer customs turn out.
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I don't own any Gannon as of yet so apologies for the off topic
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I'll do my best to make up for this sin RandyYou must provide milk and cookies to all the Lounge members. That is the penalty for not owning a Gannon!
My Gannon is a Whisky beaver w/ rust ribbon work....great hat. I have a Willow swatch on its way from him and if I think I can make the colour work will get in the queue.I have one coming next week. It is a Whiskey Beaver, but I pretty much gave Michael creative freedom to do with the ribbon and binding as he wishes, so I don't know what I'm getting[emoji275]
On deck? Navy and Silver/Gray
He's a nice gent to work with. This is my first custom hat and he made the experience very smooth.
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I have one coming next week. It is a Whiskey Beaver, but I pretty much gave Michael creative freedom to do with the ribbon and binding as he wishes, so I don't know what I'm getting[emoji275]
On deck? Navy and Silver/Gray
He's a nice gent to work with. This is my first custom hat and he made the experience very smooth.
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You know what I mean[emoji1]Whiskey Beaver? I've heard of Whiskey [REDACTED], but not beaver.
I noticed that Michael is offering the nutria felts (I forget the other name for the critters). Asked his opinion of the quality as compared to beaver and if they are worth the extra $$. I think they make a light blue.Whiskey is near the top of my list for a new Gannon. I really want a powder blue beaver Strat clone, but he only offers that color in bunny.
I noticed that Michael is offering the nutria felts (I forget the other name for the critters). Asked his opinion of the quality as compared to beaver and if they are worth the extra $$. I think they make a light blue.