Falcon Park Hattery

[Tomasso]

For a moment there I thought we had the makings for a..............

 

[hutch]

I just received two hats I sent to Parker to have some work done. I had a beater Dobbs reblocked, egde binding in a similar color to the hat applied, a blue double bow ribbon put on it and the liner replaced.

Parker also reblocked a Lock & Co Homburg that had an awful taper to it due to having it sized up and he changed the ribbon with one of his "Tuxedo" ribbon treatments.

I am extremely happy with the results. It did take longer than I anticipated but I did tell him I was in no rush. Parker knew I planned on wearing the Homburg for an event and he made sure I had it back by that date. His communication through the process has been outstanding. I will definitely use his services again and I would recommend him to friends.

 

[SgtRick]

Parker is working with me on one of his creations and so far he has responded to all inquiries in a timely manner. I won't hesitate to order several more from him.

 

[hutch]

Here are pics of the two previously mentioned hats Parker worked on for me:

I wore the Homburg at an event this weekend and received a lot of compliments from many people:

I am extremely happy with the results of the work Parker did on my hats!
Hutch

 

[bowlerman]

Both are stunning. What did they look like before Parker worked on them?

...I have to admit I'm getting a bit restless with anticipation now (I'm really in no hurry; it's just that the excitement is mounting)...

Any good news from the rest of you?

 

[hutch]

The Lock & Co Homburg had a single black bow, a nasty taper from being up-sized, and it didn't have the dents (sorry no pics). The Dobbs looked like this:

Hutch

 

[Tomasso]

Wow, what an improvement on the Dobbs.

 

[ejbhats]

A beautiful job on those hats. Tremendous.

 

[hutch]

I am extremely happy with the results. It did take longer than I anticipated but I did tell him I was in no rush. Parker knew I planned on wearing the Homburg for an event and he made sure I had it back by that date. His communication through the process has been outstanding. I will definitely use his services again and I would recommend him to friends.

I was looking over my previous post and I feel I have to clarify my previous statement. The Homburg Parker re-blocked was finished within about 2 weeks. He asked me if I wanted it sent back right away but I told him to just wait and send them together. The hold up was that he was trying to locate a ribbon color I requested and that's what took the extra time. I have received a lot of compliments on both hats, especially the Dobbs so I am getting ready to send Parker two more hats for him to work on!

 

[bowlerman]

The Falcon has landed.

As I've already emailed Parker, I've never experienced a hat of this caliber before. Unbelievable.

 

[fmw]

Ah. At last. Maybe mine will arrive soon. Let's get that camera out!

 

[bowlerman]

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:

 

[DJH]

Bowlerman - sweet looking hat with great proportions, I'd say well worth the wait.
That's the kind of hat I like to wear as well.

 

[T Rick]

Bowlerman, that is a sweet looking lid!

 

[frussell]

Congratulations, that hat is right up my alley as well, proportion-wise. Wear it in good health. Frank

 

[fmw]

Outstanding! The finish looks spectacular. Beaver or rabbit?

 

[Neophyte]

That looks phenomenal!

 

[gtdean48]

:arated:

That looks phenomenal!

Specs? Brim width, crown height, ribbon size, colors??????

 

[bowlerman]

Thanks everyone! I haven't yet removed it from my head. Don't know that I will.
It's a slightly exaggerated version (taller crown, wider brim) of what Parker calls the "Julep."
Bone color staple felt-- very different from my sand and silverbelly hats-- much brighter.
4 3/4" creased crown-- not sure of the open height
2 1/4" overwelt brim, slight dip in front, slight cup in back, no snap.
very soft center dent with not too much on sides, no close pinch.
Ribbon is perfect dark burgundy-- don't know the ligne, but eyeing it I'd say an inch and 3/4. Nice full puffy bow.

 

[Brando11]

Ladies and gentlemen, I believe we have a winner.
Very, very nice!

-Brando