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I agree with you fedora but 7 3/8 and 7 1/2 are realllyyyy hard to find vintage
...and try finding size 7 3/4.I agree with you fedora but 7 3/8 and 7 1/2 are realllyyyy hard to find vintage
7 5/8 are tough as well. Only vintages that compare to 100% beaver customs are 100s, 50s, 25s & possibly my Knox 20. Try & find pristine versions in my size cheaper than a custom. Oh yea, a custom fits my head exactly....and try finding size 7 3/4.
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7 5/8 are tough as well. Only vintages that compare to 100% beaver customs are 100s, 50s, 25s & possibly my Knox 20. Try & find pristine versions in my size cheaper than a custom. Oh yea, a custom fits my head exactly.
Frustrating because it should be done right in the first place ya know?
I agree with you fedora but 7 3/8 and 7 1/2 are realllyyyy hard to find vintage
Wow, I have to say that's amazing. I always thought he was a good guy to work with, but I can't imagine anyone going this far. Very cool!Well a turn of events. Someone brought my problem to Parker's attention. He is offering a full refund because I am unhappy. I must say that is a very stand-up thing for him to do. I went from being frustrated to being impressed because he admitted it wasnt his best work and is making it right. So for that I want the whole forum to know that he takes care of his customers.
Well a turn of events. Someone brought my problem to Parker's attention. He is offering a full refund because I am unhappy. I must say that is a very stand-up thing for him to do. I went from being frustrated to being impressed because he admitted it wasnt his best work and is making it right. So for that I want the whole forum to know that he takes care of his customers.
So... I have an order in with Parker right now, originally going with the Granite Beaver felt, but I'm considering asking him to change it to the Charcoal Beaver felt after having seen one of his in that color (and since it isn't in production yet). He uses Winchester bodies, so my question is, which would be better, Charcoal or Granite?
Just looking for some opinions... Thanks!
Having a Granite hat made for a Winchester body, I vote Granite. It is a much more versatile color than Charcoal, IMHO.
Granite seems to have some olive & brown tones so you can wear it with various jackets. Charcoal seems too close to black.
I actually like the Charcoal Penman, and had at one time considered getting one, but found Parker's prices a little more in line with my bank account (and Parker's been great to work with). Do you happen to know if John uses the same felt in that the Winchester Beaver felt that Parker uses would be similar?M0nk, neither of these hats is a Falconpark, but the two of them should show you the difference between the two felts. They are both made of Winchester felt.
The Penman hat on the left is charcoal, and the AB on the right granite. I do really like them both, but agree with Tom that the granite is somewhat more versatile.
Sorry this is a quick cell phone photo but I hope is helpful!