M.C. Gannon Hat Company

[ILB Frank]

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[StoryPNW]

It’s spitting rain, but I couldn’t wait to start playing with my latest Gannon. 100% beaver Winchester western in black with matching black binding and ribbon. We went with 6 ligne ribbon for both the binding and the crown; that’s wider than “usual,” but I asked for it and Michael agreed it would look good. The brim is 3 1/2 inches and the crown is 6 inches. Well, the block is 6 inches, but as per usual with my Gannon’s the finished hat measures just over 6 1/2 inches. This is how all of my hats on this block have turned out…no complaints. All my other hats measure very close to the height on the re-order tags or that the hatter said, but all my recent Gannons have be considerably taller. Anyone else notice this?

There was a short delay in this hat as Michael didn’t like how the first felt was turning out so he started over with a new hat body. I really appreciate hatters with a perfectionist streak, and just over four months was still a reasonable time.


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I ordered this hat at the same time that I ordered my most recent Northwest western hat. I asked both hatters to make the crowns thin and malleable like the better vintage hats. They both went at it differently. The Northwest feels like a softened modern western. This Gannon feels close to Gannon’s fedoras. The felt has some spring-back, but not as much as Gannon’s western nutria. It shapes very easily, but it will need some steam to get it to hold. Neither Gannon nor Northwest were able to duplicate the western felt I wanted, but this Gannon is fantastic. The Northwest is also great, but very different and more like modern western hats. The felt on the Gannon’s crown is also noticeably thinner; however, the brim is thicker and stiffer as it should be (for me). Northwest offers more styles and options, but for what I’m looking for Gannon is the gold standard. Michael is an absolute master with felt and can get it to do things I’ve not seen with any other hatter. I’m sure I’ll be ordering hats from both Northwest and Gannon in the future and it’s good to know how the hatters differ in how they make hats. Please don’t think that this was in any way meant as a dig on Northwest.

I really want to get a custom but I feel a lot of pressure to get it right. I have been watching Gannon and Northwest's IG accounts and they both have awesome hats.

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#GottaGetaGannon

I'm with you!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I really want to get a custom but I feel a lot of pressure to get it right. I have been watching Gannon and Northwest's IG accounts and they both have awesome hats.



I'm with you!

One of the best parts of dealing with great hatters is they won’t let you go far wrong. You can also send them photos of hats similar to what you want and they’ll get you there. I have a whole file of photos of hats I’ve collected of members here on The Lounge that I’ve used to send to hatters.

 

[Rumad]

It’s spitting rain, but I couldn’t wait to start playing with my latest Gannon. 100% beaver Winchester western in black with matching black binding and ribbon. We went with 6 ligne ribbon for both the binding and the crown; that’s wider than “usual,” but I asked for it and Michael agreed it would look good. The brim is 3 1/2 inches and the crown is 6 inches. Well, the block is 6 inches, but as per usual with my Gannon’s the finished hat measures just over 6 1/2 inches. This is how all of my hats on this block have turned out…no complaints. All my other hats measure very close to the height on the re-order tags or that the hatter said, but all my recent Gannons have be considerably taller. Anyone else notice this?

There was a short delay in this hat as Michael didn’t like how the first felt was turning out so he started over with a new hat body. I really appreciate hatters with a perfectionist streak, and just over four months was still a reasonable time.


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I ordered this hat at the same time that I ordered my most recent Northwest western hat. I asked both hatters to make the crowns thin and malleable like the better vintage hats. They both went at it differently. The Northwest feels like a softened modern western. This Gannon feels close to Gannon’s fedoras. The felt has some spring-back, but not as much as Gannon’s western nutria. It shapes very easily, but it will need some steam to get it to hold. Neither Gannon nor Northwest were able to duplicate the western felt I wanted, but this Gannon is fantastic. The Northwest is also great, but very different and more like modern western hats. The felt on the Gannon’s crown is also noticeably thinner; however, the brim is thicker and stiffer as it should be (for me). Northwest offers more styles and options, but for what I’m looking for Gannon is the gold standard. Michael is an absolute master with felt and can get it to do things I’ve not seen with any other hatter. I’m sure I’ll be ordering hats from both Northwest and Gannon in the future and it’s good to know how the hatters differ in how they make hats. Please don’t think that this was in any way meant as a dig on Northwest.

Black beauty, Brent

 

[Bill Hughes]

It’s spitting rain, but I couldn’t wait to start playing with my latest Gannon. 100% beaver Winchester western in black with matching black binding and ribbon. We went with 6 ligne ribbon for both the binding and the crown; that’s wider than “usual,” but I asked for it and Michael agreed it would look good. The brim is 3 1/2 inches and the crown is 6 inches. Well, the block is 6 inches, but as per usual with my Gannon’s the finished hat measures just over 6 1/2 inches. This is how all of my hats on this block have turned out…no complaints. All my other hats measure very close to the height on the re-order tags or that the hatter said, but all my recent Gannons have be considerably taller. Anyone else notice this?

There was a short delay in this hat as Michael didn’t like how the first felt was turning out so he started over with a new hat body. I really appreciate hatters with a perfectionist streak, and just over four months was still a reasonable time.


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I ordered this hat at the same time that I ordered my most recent Northwest western hat. I asked both hatters to make the crowns thin and malleable like the better vintage hats. They both went at it differently. The Northwest feels like a softened modern western. This Gannon feels close to Gannon’s fedoras. The felt has some spring-back, but not as much as Gannon’s western nutria. It shapes very easily, but it will need some steam to get it to hold. Neither Gannon nor Northwest were able to duplicate the western felt I wanted, but this Gannon is fantastic. The Northwest is also great, but very different and more like modern western hats. The felt on the Gannon’s crown is also noticeably thinner; however, the brim is thicker and stiffer as it should be (for me). Northwest offers more styles and options, but for what I’m looking for Gannon is the gold standard. Michael is an absolute master with felt and can get it to do things I’ve not seen with any other hatter. I’m sure I’ll be ordering hats from both Northwest and Gannon in the future and it’s good to know how the hatters differ in how they make hats. Please don’t think that this was in any way meant as a dig on Northwest.

Tempting me to get another Gannon.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Out for coffee this morn under my chocolate 100X. 2-3/4 x 6.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This is the third way I’ve creased this hat. I love this felt and how thin, dense, and malleable the crown is.

 

[Scooterz]

Tempting me to get another Gannon.

That's our hobby.

 

[Mighty44]

Couldn’t be happier with my new Gannon. I wanted an everyday hat that had kind of a 1930s feel—with a shallower flanged brim and straight sides—and Michael absolutely delivered. 5 1/2” open crown and 2 1/2” brim. Beautiful felt and details, it really is like a brand new golden era hat.

David

 

[Rumad]

Couldn’t be happier with my new Gannon. I wanted an everyday hat that had kind of a 1930s feel—with a shallower flanged brim and straight sides—and Michael absolutely delivered. 5 1/2” open crown and 2 1/2” brim. Beautiful felt and details, it really is like a brand new golden era hat.

David

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He really does spectacular work. I love your new fedora. Congratulations, it’s beautiful.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Couldn’t be happier with my new Gannon. I wanted an everyday hat that had kind of a 1930s feel—with a shallower flanged brim and straight sides—and Michael absolutely delivered. 5 1/2” open crown and 2 1/2” brim. Beautiful felt and details, it really is like a brand new golden era hat.

David

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Looks great! What color is the felt?

 

[Mighty44]

Brent—it is steel, which is definitely darker than it looks in my pictures but not as dark as I expected from Michael’s photos—a really nice medium gray.

Looks great! What color is the felt?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Brent—it is steel, which is definitely darker than it looks in my pictures but not as dark as I expected from Michael’s photos—a really nice medium gray.

Thanks. Steel is a great color. One of my first Gannons was in steel and I have a second in his queue. Yours looks fantastic!

 

[Scooterz]

Couldn’t be happier with my new Gannon. I wanted an everyday hat that had kind of a 1930s feel—with a shallower flanged brim and straight sides—and Michael absolutely delivered. 5 1/2” open crown and 2 1/2” brim. Beautiful felt and details, it really is like a brand new golden era hat.

David

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That hat looks really great. Enjoy.

 

[Pellie]

Couldn’t be happier with my new Gannon. I wanted an everyday hat that had kind of a 1930s feel—with a shallower flanged brim and straight sides—and Michael absolutely delivered. 5 1/2” open crown and 2 1/2” brim. Beautiful felt and details, it really is like a brand new golden era hat.

David

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Beautiful hat. Enjoy wearing it. I defenitely do enjoy wearing my Gannon. It's one of my best hats i own.

 

[Woodtroll]

Couldn’t be happier with my new Gannon. I wanted an everyday hat that had kind of a 1930s feel—with a shallower flanged brim and straight sides—and Michael absolutely delivered. 5 1/2” open crown and 2 1/2” brim. Beautiful felt and details, it really is like a brand new golden era hat.

David

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Very nice hat, David. I hope you wear it many years in good health!

 

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Good day hat folks, how goes?
So, I received some good news (for me at least) from Michael. A couple people dropped off his waitlist, so my name came up, and he's ready to get to work on a new hat for me.

I've decided on going with a natural beaver this time, to compliment my granite and charcoal. This sort of rounds out the greyish hues, from lighter to darker. Ive opted to do a #52 block, whereas the others were on his #81. Going with a 2.5in raw brim with stitching, as I find that detail adds a touch of class. Im going with Michael's suggestion of a 5 1/4in crown. (my other gannon's were 5 3/8 and 5 5/8 crowns)

The tough part for me now is choice of ribbon. Michael says that the natural felt is super versatile and pretty much any colour ribbon suits it. He sent me a variety of ribbons he thought suitable, some matching, some contrasting. Ive narrowed down my own personal 3 favourites, which my girlfriend also agreed. She's the one who has to look at me, so her opinion matters.
Michael said he has most of the ribbons in a variety of widths, except for his old vintage ribbon. His own personal favourite for a matching ribbon is gravel.

However, I am curious what all you Gannon aficionados like and why, so I'm posting the pictures he sent with the ribbon names, in no particular order.
I'd love to hear people's opinions.
Cheers!

1: Ashen Green 16L


2: Beaver Brown 19L


3: Blue-Grey 19L


3: Charcoal 19L


4: Commando 19L


5: Field Brown 19L


6: Gravel 19L


7: Slate 16L

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good day hat folks, how goes?
So, I received some good news (for me at least) from Michael. A couple people dropped off his waitlist, so my name came up, and he's ready to get to work on a new hat for me.

I've decided on going with a natural beaver this time, to compliment my granite and charcoal. This sort of rounds out the greyish hues, from lighter to darker. Ive opted to do a #52 block, whereas the others were on his #81. Going with a 2.5in raw brim with stitching, as I find that detail adds a touch of class. Im going with Michael's suggestion of a 5 1/4in crown. (my other gannon's were 5 3/8 and 5 5/8 crowns)

The tough part for me now is choice of ribbon. Michael says that the natural felt is super versatile and pretty much any colour ribbon suits it. He sent me a variety of ribbons he thought suitable, some matching, some contrasting. Ive narrowed down my own personal 3 favourites, which my girlfriend also agreed. She's the one who has to look at me, so her opinion matters.
Michael said he has most of the ribbons in a variety of widths, except for his old vintage ribbon. His own personal favourite for a matching ribbon is gravel.

However, I am curious what all you Gannon aficionados like and why, so I'm posting the pictures he sent with the ribbon names, in no particular order.
I'd love to hear people's opinions.
Cheers!

1: Ashen Green 16L
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2: Beaver Brown 19L
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3: Blue-Grey 19L
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3: Charcoal 19L
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4: Commando 19L
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5: Field Brown 19L
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6: Gravel 19L
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7: Slate 16L
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I think the natural is a terrific hue for the beaver felt.

I like the gravel.

I believe that the next natural felt hat I commission will need a charcoal ribbon treatment. The darker ribbon, imo, better work the hat into different attire/jacket combos.

I am anxious to see the completed hat. Cheers, Eric -

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Couldn’t be happier with my new Gannon. I wanted an everyday hat that had kind of a 1930s feel—with a shallower flanged brim and straight sides—and Michael absolutely delivered. 5 1/2” open crown and 2 1/2” brim. Beautiful felt and details, it really is like a brand new golden era hat.

David

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Gorgous steel gray Gannon. The build characteristics, ribbon and felt work in synchronicity to make a very versatile everyday hat.

Wear it proudly. Cheers, Eric -

 

[Hurricane Jack]

4: Commando 19L

I own a couple of Gannon's in natural, one has the Commando color ribbon in 13/16" ( I work in fractions & decimals). Keep in mind colors change depending on the lighting. And anyone's decision should depend on whether they are trying to clone a hat from an era or just be a fashionista.

My other Gannon in natural has a lighter color campaign ribbon & binding but I forget the color name.