Once you get a custom felt hat made, you won’t buy another one off the shelf. A few years ago I ordered a custom from O’Farrell’s out of Santa Fe, New Mexico. It’s the Longmire, and an exact replica of the one from the show. They were the ones that made the actual ones worn on the series. They mailed me a kit to correctly get the shape and measurements of my head. Took about 6 months after the ordered was made before I received it and it fit like a glove. About two years later I ordered a second hat from them. Still had my info on file from the first one. Received it about 6 months later and it fit like a glove also. Only downside to ordering a custom from a really good hat maker is the turnaround time can be months.
Seen a lot of videos on Facebook from Wild Hats. What kind of turn around did they have, BC? Like the looks of their work, but if I ordered one from them it wouldn’t have that damn gold nail in the hat. Maybe on the headband, but definitely not in the hat.
My shaping appointment is Jan 20th. Not for certain but I've heard they won't sell without the gold nail. Not sure if they will work with you on placement or not.
