M.C. Gannon Hat Company

[StoryPNW]

I finally, 11:00pm CST got home from work and have an opportunity to open my new Gannon Hat Box. Suprise, suprise, suprise! This hat is everything I imagined and hoped it would be.

Too late for me. I will add more after some sleep.

This Gannon Playboy rules!

Eric -

Eric, that hat is too cool! Pun not intended but it works. Congrats!

 

[Rmccamey]

I finally, 11:00pm CST, got home from work and have an opportunity to open my new Gannon Hat Box. Surprise, surprise, surprise! This hat is everything I imagined and hoped it would be.

Too late for me. More to come.

This Gannon Playboy rules!

Eric -

Whee doggie, what a great looking hat, Eric.

 

[Mighty44]

I finally, 11:00pm CST, got home from work and have an opportunity to open my new Gannon Hat Box. Surprise, surprise, surprise! This hat is everything I imagined and hoped it would be.

Too late for me. More to come.

This Gannon Playboy rules!

Eric -

Gorgeous! He really nailed the vent holes.

 

[The Shoe]

I finally, 11:00pm CST, got home from work and have an opportunity to open my new Gannon Hat Box. Surprise, surprise, surprise! This hat is everything I imagined and hoped it would be.

Too late for me. More to come.

This Gannon Playboy rules!

Eric -

Spectacular!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I finally, 11:00pm CST, got home from work and have an opportunity to open my new Gannon Hat Box. Surprise, surprise, surprise! This hat is everything I imagined and hoped it would be.

Too late for me. More to come.

This Gannon Playboy rules!

Eric -

Fabulous hat, Eric. Congratulations to you and Michael…maybe when the weather is better we can get an updated “Gannons on a tree” family portrait?

 

[hambone71]

I finally, 11:00pm CST, got home from work and have an opportunity to open my new Gannon Hat Box. Surprise, surprise, surprise! This hat is everything I imagined and hoped it would be.

Too late for me. More to come.

This Gannon Playboy rules!

Eric -

Beautiful! I think I'm gonna have to put one of those on my list!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

It has been a Gannon fedora weekend, so far.

Home from work on Saturday in time for snow removal. A Gannon Wanderer (Moss Green beaver) was my chore hat.

A Saturday walkaout in a Gannon Playboy (silverbelly).

Home on Sunday from work and needed to use the snowblower and shovel. A Gannon Wanderer (steel gray) was my choice.

My afternoon walkabout was taken under the brim of a Gannon Playboy.

Cheers from a snowy Minnesota, Eric -

 

[The Shoe]

Just emailed Michael to get on his waiting list. I’m getting a Gannon for Christmas this year. Details still some way off.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Reflections of my recent Gannon Playboy;

The silverbelly felt sounds common until I open the hat box. The silverbelly with a matching mid-ribbon is not boring or even common. The hat, while silverbelly, has enough gray tones to the felt to have it pair up well with almost all outside attire. The hat came open crown and it is easy to crease. It creases either into narrow thin creases or the gentle rolls of a thicker felt. On rare occasions do I choose to create narrow creases, dents or peaks. This felt is well pounced and as thin as I wanted. The felt is close to my 50's Stetson Playboys. Not the thin 40's hats, but the 50's. To my experience I have to be more cautious with the older versions so as not to create shadows of old creases or to break or thin the felt bringing the hat to an early demise. Over time I see the felt being able to be re-creased time and again without those felt lines or remnants of old creases.

Vent - CHEERS! The vent is eye catching and is a welcome warm weather feature. To my experience the vents do not have air passing through it to create a breeze for my bald pate. I have stood at the lakes edge during strong winds and faced the vents into the wind to see if I could feel air moving. Only in the harshest of winds could I feel the air moving. What I do notice is that some of the humid air created by my wearing and efforting in the hat is released through the vents. The vents make the hat more comfortable on my head. By a lot - no, but enough that I can notice during a long hike or walkabout and during outside efforts.

It has been said many times in this thread that Michael Gannon's felt skills are improving. I resoundingly echo the improvement comments.

Ribbon, wind cord, brim - exactly what I wished for. The craftsmanship is top notch. It stands supremely tall when compared to other customs, vintage hats I have on my hat rack. I asked for the decorative ribbon in the sweat band. I love it. Eye appeal out the whazoo. The ribbon work is not a faithful re-creation of the Playboy, but an interpretation. It is excellent and fits the hat.

The hat has a removable liner. Mr.Gannon provided a tip in (cut-out logo) that I can glue or tape in. This is what I plan to do when my neighborhoods weather warms up and the vents begin to be a useful characteristic.

The hat is outstanding! I am glad to be a client in good standing with Mr.Gannon.

Cheers, Eric

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Upcoming: Gannon Beachcomer

I am in que for a very unique hat. I am taking inspiration from a 40's Stetson Beachcomer, the 40's Stetson Buckaneer and the 40's Stetson Hempstead.

Commisioned is a Winchester Bone beaver felt hat with spiral stitching, vent, tip in liner and a pug ribbon. Here are mock-ups of the ribbon options I am considering. Mr.Gannon has gone to big efforts with the pleated ribbon work.

I have been hesitant to share the ideas of this hat. It is not going to be a subtle hat for me. Additionally, Mr.Gannon has agreed to some big efforts. This will certainly be a departure from his previous hats.

My expectations are high. I do enjoy my vintage hats, but Imy wearing habits are bringing them to an early demise.

Thanks for letting me share my upcoming hat. I hope it inspires you to create your dream hat. Cheers to all, Eric -

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Reflections of my recent Gannon Playboy;

The silverbelly felt sounds common until I open the hat box. The silverbelly with a matching mid-ribbon is not boring or even common. The hat, while silverbelly, has enough gray tones to the felt to have it pair up well with almost all outside attire. The hat came open crown and it is easy to crease. It creases either into narrow thin creases or the gentle rolls of a thicker felt. On rare occasions do I choose to create narrow creases, dents or peaks. This felt is well pounced and as thin as I wanted. The felt is close to my 50's Stetson Playboys. Not the thin 40's hats, but the 50's. To my experience I have to be more cautious with the older versions so as not to create shadows of old creases or to break or thin the felt bringing the hat to an early demise. Over time I see the felt being able to be re-creased time and again without those felt lines or remnants of old creases.

Vent - CHEERS! The vent is eye catching and is a welcome warm weather feature. To my experience the vents do not have air passing through it to create a breeze for my bald pate. I have stood at the lakes edge during strong winds and faced the vents into the wind to see if I could feel air moving. Only in the harshest of winds could I feel the air moving. What I do notice is that some of the humid air created by my wearing and efforting in the hat is released through the vents. The vents make the hat more comfortable on my head. By a lot - no, but enough that I can notice during a long hike or walkabout and during outside efforts.

It has been said many times in this thread that Michael Gannon's felt skills are improving. I resoundingly echo the improvement comments.

Ribbon, wind cord, brim - exactly what I wished for. The craftsmanship is top notch. It stands supremely tall when compared to other customs, vintage hats I have on my hat rack. I asked for the decorative ribbon in the sweat band. I love it. Eye appeal out the whazoo. The ribbon work is not a faithful re-creation of the Playboy, but an interpretation. It is excellent and fits the hat.

The hat has a removable liner. Mr.Gannon provided a tip in (cut-out logo) that I can glue or tape in. This is what I plan to do when my neighborhoods weather warms up and the vents begin to be a useful characteristic.

The hat is outstanding! I am glad to be a client in good standing with Mr.Gannon.

Cheers, Eric

Fantastic evaluation, Eric. So much to like about your new hat. It’s given me some ideas….

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Upcoming: Gannon Beachcomer

I am in que for a very unique hat. I am taking inspiration from a 40's Stetson Beachcomer, the 40's Stetson Buckaneer and the 40's Stetson Hempstead.

Commisioned is a Winchester Bone beaver felt hat with spiral stitching, vent, tip in liner and a pug ribbon. Here are mock-ups of the ribbon options I am considering. Mr.Gannon has gone to big efforts with the pleated ribbon work.

I have been hesitant to share the ideas of this hat. It is not going to be a subtle hat for me. Additionally, Mr.Gannon has agreed to some big efforts. This will certainly be a departure from his previous hats.

My expectations are high. I do enjoy my vintage hats, but Imy wearing habits are bringing them to an early demise.

Thanks for letting me share my upcoming hat. I hope it inspires you to create your dream hat. Cheers to all, Eric -

Wow! I think several of us will take inspiration from this hat…some of us might just copy it completely! Can’t wait to see it.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Fantastic evaluation, Eric. So much to like about your new hat. It’s given me some ideas….

Thanks for the compliment Brent. The new generation of Gannon hats are something special.

Remember when Anthony started this thread? Thank goodness he inspired many of us to be "early adapters" to his hats. I have some of the very early Gannons and have worn those hard. They still are glorious.

Anywho, what do you have in your mind's eye Brent?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thanks for the compliment Brent. The new generation of Gannon hats are something special.

Remember when Anthony started this thread? Thank goodness he inspired many of us to be "early adapters" to his hats. I have some of the very early Gannons and have worn those hard. They still are glorious.

Anywho, what do you have in your mind's eye Brent?

My earlier Gannons were/are great hats, but his more recent creations are incredible. His skills have definitely improved.

I have a couple FEPSA lightweight beaver felt hat bodies that I want to send to Michael. We’ve been waiting for Winchester to ship a 6oz western body in steel, but that might take months to arrive so probably for next winter. The FEPSA felt has a lot of potential aside from just different colors and I’m excited to see what Michael can do with it. The pleated ribbon/pug is a great idea. I think matching that with a vented crown would be a fantastic idea and produce an airy spring and fall lightweight felt hat. I’m trying to expand my horizons and the unique features have a strong pull. I’m definitely asking for a laced sweatband on my next hat.

Your hats have inspired many of us, and they have certainly inspired me. Thanks for the great contributions.

 

[The Shoe]

I’ve spent hours over the last couple of days, perusing these pages without getting closer to a decision on felt colour. I don’t have a grey hat, but I think both steel and granite are darker than what I had in mind.
In some shots I’ve seen, the Sahara looks greyish, but I suspect that’s just a trick of the light.
I also love the look of Eric’s @Short Balding Guy silvermist hats. Do I see a hint of blue in the silvermist, Eric?
One thing I have decided on is beaver felt with brim binding. I suspect I’ll go for tone-on-tone binding with some degree of contrast in the ribbon.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

I’ve spent hours over the last couple of days, perusing these pages without getting closer to a decision on felt colour. I don’t have a grey hat, but I think both steel and granite are darker than what I had in mind.
In some shots I’ve seen, the Sahara looks greyish, but I suspect that’s just a trick of the light.
I also love the look of Eric’s @Short Balding Guy silvermist hats. Do I see a hint of blue in the silvermist, Eric?
One thing I have decided on is beaver felt with brim binding. I suspect I’ll go for tone-on-tone binding with some degree of contrast in the ribbon.

The silvermist does shoe hints of blue in direct sun.

Above with a grey-blue ribbon. Below with a charcoal ribbon hat on right).

Here is a VS Westen (inspired by Stetson of said name) in silvermist showing a grey ribbon.

Sahara beaver felt, mine is a VS, I do not think shows grey. Below is a pic in direct light.

I hope the pics assist. Eric -

 

[The Shoe]

The silvermist does shoe hints of blue in direct sun.

Above with a grey-blue ribbon. Below with a charcoal ribbon hat on right).

Here is a VS Westen (inspired by Stetson of said name) in silvermist showing a grey ribbon.

I hope the pics assist. Eric -

Thanks, Eric. More food for thought.

 

[belfastboy]

Wow! I think several of us will take inspiration from this hat…some of us might just copy it completely! Can’t wait to see it.

My first Gannon was a design borrowed (with permission) from Moon......I think 'borrowing' is a great compliment.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’ve spent hours over the last couple of days, perusing these pages without getting closer to a decision on felt colour. I don’t have a grey hat, but I think both steel and granite are darker than what I had in mind.
In some shots I’ve seen, the Sahara looks greyish, but I suspect that’s just a trick of the light.
I also love the look of Eric’s @Short Balding Guy silvermist hats. Do I see a hint of blue in the silvermist, Eric?
One thing I have decided on is beaver felt with brim binding. I suspect I’ll go for tone-on-tone binding with some degree of contrast in the ribbon.

FEPSA has a color called dovetail that might be what you want. They are out of XL but they do have some in large that should work for you. It looks like a great color and the 95g dress weight felt is very nice. It will add $100+ to the price of the hat, but it’s a great gray and fills a gap in the color palette from Winchester that Gannon uses. I’m sure a dovetail FEPSA beaver is in my future too.

https://purebeaverhatsupply.com/products/beaver-100x?variant=40410188185705

 

[Rmccamey]

Reflections of my recent Gannon Playboy;

The silverbelly felt sounds common until I open the hat box. The silverbelly with a matching mid-ribbon is not boring or even common. The hat, while silverbelly, has enough gray tones to the felt to have it pair up well with almost all outside attire. The hat came open crown and it is easy to crease. It creases either into narrow thin creases or the gentle rolls of a thicker felt. On rare occasions do I choose to create narrow creases, dents or peaks. This felt is well pounced and as thin as I wanted. The felt is close to my 50's Stetson Playboys. Not the thin 40's hats, but the 50's. To my experience I have to be more cautious with the older versions so as not to create shadows of old creases or to break or thin the felt bringing the hat to an early demise. Over time I see the felt being able to be re-creased time and again without those felt lines or remnants of old creases.

Vent - CHEERS! The vent is eye catching and is a welcome warm weather feature. To my experience the vents do not have air passing through it to create a breeze for my bald pate. I have stood at the lakes edge during strong winds and faced the vents into the wind to see if I could feel air moving. Only in the harshest of winds could I feel the air moving. What I do notice is that some of the humid air created by my wearing and efforting in the hat is released through the vents. The vents make the hat more comfortable on my head. By a lot - no, but enough that I can notice during a long hike or walkabout and during outside efforts.

It has been said many times in this thread that Michael Gannon's felt skills are improving. I resoundingly echo the improvement comments.

Ribbon, wind cord, brim - exactly what I wished for. The craftsmanship is top notch. It stands supremely tall when compared to other customs, vintage hats I have on my hat rack. I asked for the decorative ribbon in the sweat band. I love it. Eye appeal out the whazoo. The ribbon work is not a faithful re-creation of the Playboy, but an interpretation. It is excellent and fits the hat.

The hat has a removable liner. Mr.Gannon provided a tip in (cut-out logo) that I can glue or tape in. This is what I plan to do when my neighborhoods weather warms up and the vents begin to be a useful characteristic.

The hat is outstanding! I am glad to be a client in good standing with Mr.Gannon.

Cheers, Eric

Upcoming: Gannon Beachcomer

I am in que for a very unique hat. I am taking inspiration from a 40's Stetson Beachcomer, the 40's Stetson Buckaneer and the 40's Stetson Hempstead.

Commisioned is a Winchester Bone beaver felt hat with spiral stitching, vent, tip in liner and a pug ribbon. Here are mock-ups of the ribbon options I am considering. Mr.Gannon has gone to big efforts with the pleated ribbon work.

I have been hesitant to share the ideas of this hat. It is not going to be a subtle hat for me. Additionally, Mr.Gannon has agreed to some big efforts. This will certainly be a departure from his previous hats.

My expectations are high. I do enjoy my vintage hats, but Imy wearing habits are bringing them to an early demise.

Thanks for letting me share my upcoming hat. I hope it inspires you to create your dream hat. Cheers to all, Eric -

Wow! I think several of us will take inspiration from this hat…some of us might just copy it completely! Can’t wait to see it.

I’ve spent hours over the last couple of days, perusing these pages without getting closer to a decision on felt colour. I don’t have a grey hat, but I think both steel and granite are darker than what I had in mind.
In some shots I’ve seen, the Sahara looks greyish, but I suspect that’s just a trick of the light.
I also love the look of Eric’s @Short Balding Guy silvermist hats. Do I see a hint of blue in the silvermist, Eric?
One thing I have decided on is beaver felt with brim binding. I suspect I’ll go for tone-on-tone binding with some degree of contrast in the ribbon.

Eric, you are indeed, inspiration central! I am definitely incorporating some of your ideas into my next Gannon! And, to restate the obvious, my most recent Gannon (an open crown, wide-brimmed western) is a better hat than my first Gannon, but I'd still stack my first one up toe-to-toe with a lot of other hats, new or vintage. Thanks for continuing to inspire us, Eric.



A few years back I, too, was looking for a mid-grey hat. Steel was definitely too dark for me, so I went with the Granite. To my eyes, it is right in the middle of grey. I used a Commando ribbon (light purple) and the hat goes really well with light or dark attire.