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With the thinking that every hatter deserves their own thread:
I recently ordered a custom hat from the Phoenix Hat Company which is the the creation of our own @humanshoes.
I’m his first long distance (email) custom order. He has been a pleasure to work with and he is fast responding to any questions. He also doesn’t oversell his hats and makes certain you know what you will be getting and what his limitations are. Who could ask for more?
Rick (humanshoes) was upfront with explaining that his hats are made almost exclusively by hand and that the pouncing/finish won’t be as fine as hatters who have made huge financial investments in equipment. That said, his hats look great and I’m certain that they will fill a niche as a rugged yet good looking fedora. His prices are also incredible for what you get.
Rick apparently has lots of irons in his fire and isn’t only a hatter. He quoted an approximate eight (8) week delivery time, but that’s subject to change due to his other commitments and the availability of the hat body you want being in stock. He really doesn’t have much of an online presence yet, but he can work with you and send and receive photos as desired.
This is the hat that he’s making for me (I copied this photo off the Lounge sometime back and I cannot recall whose it is, but thank you):
It’s natural beaver with a 6” open crown and 2 5/8” bound brim on a good-old #52 block.
This next photo is one Rick sent me of a custom he completed for someone else. I’ve been considering a pecan so this was an easy choice:
The pricing is a bargain and I can’t wait to receive the hats and provide photos and a thorough review.
Like I said, up until now Phoenix Hat Company has only been serving the locals and this is his first long distance order. If you’re interested you should hit him up with a PM here at the Lounge. I have high hopes!
The shop also does repair and alteration work on hats. Additionally, he makes hat making tools for sale at very reasonable prices.
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I recently ordered a custom hat from the Phoenix Hat Company which is the the creation of our own @humanshoes.
I’m his first long distance (email) custom order. He has been a pleasure to work with and he is fast responding to any questions. He also doesn’t oversell his hats and makes certain you know what you will be getting and what his limitations are. Who could ask for more?
Rick (humanshoes) was upfront with explaining that his hats are made almost exclusively by hand and that the pouncing/finish won’t be as fine as hatters who have made huge financial investments in equipment. That said, his hats look great and I’m certain that they will fill a niche as a rugged yet good looking fedora. His prices are also incredible for what you get.
Rick apparently has lots of irons in his fire and isn’t only a hatter. He quoted an approximate eight (8) week delivery time, but that’s subject to change due to his other commitments and the availability of the hat body you want being in stock. He really doesn’t have much of an online presence yet, but he can work with you and send and receive photos as desired.
This is the hat that he’s making for me (I copied this photo off the Lounge sometime back and I cannot recall whose it is, but thank you):
It’s natural beaver with a 6” open crown and 2 5/8” bound brim on a good-old #52 block.
This next photo is one Rick sent me of a custom he completed for someone else. I’ve been considering a pecan so this was an easy choice:
The pricing is a bargain and I can’t wait to receive the hats and provide photos and a thorough review.
Like I said, up until now Phoenix Hat Company has only been serving the locals and this is his first long distance order. If you’re interested you should hit him up with a PM here at the Lounge. I have high hopes!
The shop also does repair and alteration work on hats. Additionally, he makes hat making tools for sale at very reasonable prices.
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