I changed my mind many times over the course of the waiting period, which in my opinion can be a blessing because if I didn't have to wait I would not have been able to change my mind to eventually get the masterpiece before me. Anyway, after a lengthy coversation with John I decided to try a grey travelers hat in the Last Crusade style. John agreed and upheld his end of the bargain beautifully.
The pounce job is perfect. This is something I am very picky about because my first beaver fedora was over priced and had a poor pounce job. After seeing Steve's work on the AB and knowing what a good pounce job looks like I want nothing but that quality on all of my hats. John exceeded my expectations in that area.
The ribbon was wonderfully done and the bash is everything I expected from a LC bash. The one item I truly love on this hat that stands above all my fedor'a is the sweat band John used. I don't know how to describe it. It just feels different than the rest of my fedora's. It fits my head perfectly. THe size I sent john was created in this hat perfectly.
I have every intention of being a repeat customer. I will be getting a brown LC next time. John thank you sir for this wonderful fedora you made for me. Here are a few pictures to let you see John's craftmanship.
Thanks again John,
Beaverlid
