M.C. Gannon Hat Company

[Michael R.]

I'm in the champagne peanut gallery KY .

 

[KY Crusader]

Thanks for all the comments. I've decided to go with the champagne, mainly because I have (or I am on the verge of acquiring) several light colored hats with contrasting ribbons. Per Michael's suggestion, I'm also going with a 3/4" champagne ribbon for the brim binding, a la the Stetson Whippet; and I thought a bichrome accent strip on the bow would work nicely since the felt and ribbon colors match so closely.

Photos of the final creation to come shortly.

And I need to visit Bob so he can share some of his Cristal with me!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Thanks for all the comments. I've decided to go with the champagne, mainly because I have (or I am on the verge of acquiring) several light colored hats with contrasting ribbons. Per Michael's suggestion, I'm also going with a 3/4" champagne ribbon for the brim binding, a la the Stetson Whippet; and I thought a bichrome accent strip on the bow would work nicely since the felt and ribbon colors match so closely.

Photos of the final creation to come shortly.

And I need to visit Bob so he can share some of his Cristal with me!

Sure. Anytime. BYO.

 

[philosophy101]

Thanks for all the comments. I've decided to go with the champagne, mainly because I have (or I am on the verge of acquiring) several light colored hats with contrasting ribbons. Per Michael's suggestion, I'm also going with a 3/4" champagne ribbon for the brim binding, a la the Stetson Whippet; and I thought a bichrome accent strip on the bow would work nicely since the felt and ribbon colors match so closely.

Photos of the final creation to come shortly.

And I need to visit Bob so he can share some of his Cristal with me!

Nice choice, KY! I just made a similar ribbon color choice for my sand colored Gannon (post #724). I went for the 3/8" brim binding, but in retrospect I think the wider brim binding would have been great, too. Looking forward to seeing your finished hat. I'm delighted with mine, and I'm sure you'll love yours.

 

[KY Crusader]

Sure. Anytime. BYO.

I'd be bringing some Kentucky bourbon.

 

[KY Crusader]

Nice choice, KY! I just made a similar ribbon color choice for my sand colored Gannon (post #724). I went for the 3/8" brim binding, but in retrospect I think the wider brim binding would have been great, too. Looking forward to seeing your finished hat. I'm delighted with mine, and I'm sure you'll love yours.

Yes, I thought your hat turned out very well. IMHO, you made the right choice with thinner brim binding: I think it better compliments the thin ribbon you chose for the crown.

 

[moontheloon]

just wanted to jump in here to say how wonderful I think it is how many board members have become customers and returning customers of Michaels.... especially since the start of this thread

I'm looking forward to showing you guys my 5th ... she's a doozy

 

[Bob Roberts]

I'd be bringing some Kentucky bourbon.

That actually works better.

 

[DJH]

That actualky works better.

That's it then, I'm coming too! Just landed in Philly so nearly there.

 

[Bob Roberts]

That's it then, I'm coming too! Just landed in Philly so nearly there.

Great. We'll mix it up. Bring the Tequila.

 

[EstherWeis]

Shall I bring the belgian beer?

 

[DJH]

Belgian beer is always good!

 

[KY Crusader]

Shall I bring the belgian beer?

Belgian beer is the best! I'm planning a trip to Germany next spring, and I'm trying to figure out how I can work in a side trip to Belgium so I can indulge myself.

 

[EstherWeis]

Belgian beer is the best! I'm planning a trip to Germany next spring, and I'm trying to figure out how I can work in a side trip to Belgium so I can indulge myself.

If you do, let me know. I'll let you know where you can find the best ones.

Now, back to Michael's great hats!

 

[moontheloon]

My feeble attempt at bringing this discussion back to hats

Sent from my iPhone while orbiting the earth in a sea foam green 1957 Cadillac

 

[RJR]

My feeble attempt at bringing this discussion back to hats

Sent from my iPhone while orbiting the earth in a sea foam green 1957 Cadillac

Nicely redirected .

 

[hatsRme]

My feeble attempt at bringing this discussion back to hats

Sent from my iPhone while orbiting the earth in a sea foam green 1957 Cadillac

WOW-za!! RIGHT back on track, Anthony. What a lid!!

 

[Frunobulax]

I regret that I have but one hat to post in this thread.

Soon to be corrected.


Sent directly from my mind to yours

 

[ariahokas]

I will post more shots soon, but here's my new Gannon I got last week. Absolutely in love with it. His block must be a longer oval, because it fits like a glove. The quality is phenomenal.

The crown is VERY high too, I bashed a diamond into it at around 11cm in the front and 9 in the back. Bashes very nice and lumpy

Pecan Beaver, 2.25 brim.

 

[Frunobulax]

Nice, ariahokas! What's the open crown height on that?