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Black Sheep Hat Works

Bob Roberts

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YES! I believe it was. Thats nice to know. Thank you for the info. I've yet to decide on a ribbon... what did the color look like...?

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mikespens

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Garret and I paid a visit to Bob today, oh what fun we had. I was excited to pickup this new project, a parabuntal. Finally. I've been looking/waiting seemingly forever. This was a lucky break for me resulting from a deal involving John Galt and Garrett. I ended up with a body too big for Garrett so shout out to Garrett and Tahj for letting me sneak in. So long story short:

 

mikespens

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Juicy details: 2 1/2 brim, crown front 4 3/4, middle 5 3/4 (!), back 5 even. Ribbon is 2 1/8 from the Garrett collection, check out the wind trolley button, matches the ribbon pattern, Bob is slick! This hat weighs 2.25 oz finished, can't even feel it on my head but do notice the brim fluttering in a breeze. LOVE this hat!







Light shot:


LOVE this hat! Thanks to Bob, Garrett, and Tahj for making this happen.
 

mikespens

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Thanks fellas. I wish I had taken a pix of the raw body before the hat was built. Here's a similar but newer body that was part of the same deal:

 

DJH

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Mike, that hat is fantastic in every respect. It must have been a great feeling to acquire one of those bodies and Bob is just the man to bring it to life.

Bob is producing some super hats at the moment - that little stroll in the countryside he did a while ago must have been a source of inspiration.
 

seabass

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OK now we are talkin great hats !
all I can say is Outstanding
the workmanship, materials used, the hat is beautiful overall..........
excellent photos as well
you can get the best of days past with Bob & Mike knowing what he wants in a hat
you get results like this .
che
 

mikespens

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Thanks David, couldn't agree with you more.

Thanks Che, don't forget Garrett too, the dude is a treasure trove of vintage hats. Know you miss his presence here.

If you like that one Jared, check out these going onto Garrett projects:


 

Alive'n'Amplified

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That bottom ribbon harkens back to a Stagecoach.

Mike, the parabuntal is beautiful. I can't believe you found that body. The ribbon is very unique and perfect for the hat. The hat looks as if it will blow off your head, it's so light.

Terrific!! :thumb: :)


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