Rmccamey
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Nice! I'm sure a Gannon Bowler is in your future.
Last month I was up on Michael's queue for a new hat, but the Charcoal color I wanted has not been available (from Winchester) for a while. I bit the bullet and ordered a Charcoal 95g FEPSA beaver body and now I have another superb Gannon. The specs are 5.25" open crown (bashed to a modified telescope with a very faint front pinch) and +3.25" (3 5/16") brim, with black ribbons and liner, and a burgundy sweatband. I am very, very pleased!
Raul
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My recent Pork Pie (the Triple Deuce), and Raul's recent western, inspired me to go with a Gambler (or modified Gambler) on my open crown Gannon western. I think it turned out most excellent. It is still a few days away in the post, but here a couple of pics from Michael.
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Randy,
That is a stupendous Gannon Gambler! Of course, I am very partial to this style, now having two Gannons bashed roughly in that style (both on FEPSA bodies, one Flagstone and one Charcoal). Now I need another one in a "light" color
Raul
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Phil!On my tablet screen, it looks almost charcoal. Beautiful hat and that mahogany ribbon looks divine! Can't wait to see what you do with it. And that trek won't take as long as it seems.
Thanks Raul! I would love to see some photos of yours.I like the piece (rectangle) of contrasting color on the bow in your new Gannon. I requested similar accents of color to the bows in both of my Gannon hats (both made in August and September of this year). They are a nice little/subtle touch, and they always draw me a smile when I look at them.
Raul
Nathan,Thanks Raul! I would love to see some photos of yours.
I knew my hat would turn out with a conservative feel so I was looking for ways to subtly make it more vibrant. I asked Michael to add an accent stitch and wanted to do the bow rectangle but had a darn difficult time choosing the colors.
I can’t help it that I love dark brown hats. I even think I look better in grays but nothing gets me excited like a dark brown. Same for my coffee: all I want is dark roast!
Dark Roast is where it's at!Thanks Raul! I would love to see some photos of yours.
I knew my hat would turn out with a conservative feel so I was looking for ways to subtly make it more vibrant. I asked Michael to add an accent stitch and wanted to do the bow rectangle but had a darn difficult time choosing the colors.
I can’t help it that I love dark brown hats. I even think I look better in grays but nothing gets me excited like a dark brown. Same for my coffee: all I want is dark roast!
Right? I’m not into coffee bouquets at all. I want all the fruity flavors burnt to hell with maybe a touch of chocolate. And that’s pretty much how I like my hats (mine, not other people’s).Dark Roast is where it's at!
Those color variations you have on the thin ribbons are pretty cool. I didn’t notice them the first time I scrolled through this thread. Good choice!Nathan,
My hats are posted in this thread, page 216 (post# 4319) and page 221 (post# 4416).
Regards,
Raul
My Gannons haven't gotten significant head time yet, though it was cool enough today. They're brushed and ready for service in the coming weeks. I'm looking forward to wearing them very soon!Right? I’m not into coffee bouquets at all. I want all the flowery flavors burnt to hell with maybe a touch of chocolate. And that’s pretty much how I like my hats (mine, not other people’s).
Except bone. I also love bone.
How’s the Gannon doing you Phil? Is it getting much head time?
You have more than one? I’m only familiar with the most recent one. I’m gonna have to go back through this thread!My Gannons haven't gotten significant head time yet, though it was cool enough today. They're brushed and ready for service in the coming weeks. I'm looking forward to wearing them very soon!
Yes, I have a natural with a thin Commando ribbon and binding. Its an OR clone. Not sure how many pages back but it's in here.You have more than one? I’m only familiar with the most recent one. I’m gonna have to go back through this thread!
You have more than one? I’m only familiar with the most recent one. I’m gonna have to go back through this thread!
Ah yes, now I do remember it. You might know how it is to scroll though a huge thread in one or two sittings - the hats start blending together. I had a much clearer memory of your other one.
You might be right! The hat mailed today and USPS says it will be delivered on Thursday! Wow!And that trek won't take as long as it seems.