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Longhorn Hatters custom made hats and merchandise

Don, the hat is fantastic(Commenchero)!! Fit perfect right out of the box. One of a kind for sure, and no detail left out. EXACTLY what I ordered! Look forward to living many tall tales with my new hat. Mark S. Hicks, Carmel, Indiana

Hello Don, got the hat(Guatemalan Palm Leaf) and thank you very much....it's everything you said it would be...most comfortable hat I've worn...I'll get a lot of use from this. I wand four more for my sons, and two friends!! Harry Lee Chester, Corpus Christi,

Hey Don, just wanted to let you know that I received my certificate (Honorary Texan Certificate) today..it's wonderful!!!!! I keep reading it over and over. Thanks again for sending this to me and especially for 2 FANTASTIC cowboy hats! John Anderson, New Braunfels, Texas

Mr. Don Livingston........awesome job...the hat (THE FESTUS) is just what I wanted....also perfect fit....Todd (Son) has not taken it off since I gave it to him. He says to tell you now he is a True Texan.....but cannot bring him self to be a Dallas Cowboy fan......thanks again ......very professional - Jerry Rose, Hesperia, MI

THE COMANCHERO RIDES HIGH IN NORTH CAROLINA

Don, Now this is a HAT!!.("The Comanchero) Wow!! It just came in, and I'm wearing it to dinner tonight. This will come in very handy, and I can see it will hold up very well. I'll be making my own Stampede strap before I go to The Ranch in Colorado. Much obliged to ya Pard. . Clark Aflague', Raleigh, NC

DON'T TRY THIS!!!

I took my El Chepo felt and sprayed some felt stiffener on it last night. I was headed off to sleep, so I wanted to step up the drying process. I was going to use the vent from the heater but instead I turned on the gas burner and held the hat over it to dry, things went well until the Damn thing caught on fire...I was waving it around like crazy trying to put it out. It looked like a Louisiana Banana Foster finishing process.My wife was laughing so hard. After the stiffener burnt itself out I was left with a very stiff hat and a really cool finish, like singeing your hair when you lean over the BBQ pit too far!!
Don't worry I won't ask you to do this to the felt hat you'll be building for me. Clark Aflague', Raleigh, NC

TEXAS music legend Gary P. Nunn wrote:

Don, I received the hat(Guatemalan Palm Leaf). Thank you so much. It’s a perfect fit and I will put it to good use when summer hat season arrives. I’ll be in Luckenbach for the Annual Valentine’s Day Hug-In on Feb. 16th, 2008. If you get a chance come by and I’ll get you in. I just read an e-mail from Bob informing me that your Mom had passed away. Please accept our family’s sincere condolences.Thanks again for the hat. Gary P. Nunn

Don, Just a note to let you know that I got my first compliment before I even got home with your hat! It is something special and it draws attention, even in Texas. Best money I ever spent. Can't wait to get a straw hat, and a brown felt, and a bunch more. Thanks for making this a memorable event and launching my NEW status as a Genuine Honorary Texan. -- Ken Gaffney, Shertz, Texas

Mr. Don Livingston, just wanted to thank you again for the great service and great hat that I purchased. You are truly a master of your craft, and I'll be visiting you real soon for another purchase.  Mike Rivas, San Antonio, Texas

Dear Don,
I wanted to write and thank you once again for the wonderful hat I purchased from you while on the Road. I wore it through Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, back to Michigan and finally, out to the the barn. . .Tally, my quarter horse thought it was great too. Guess you are never too old to look good in a hat. Take care and thanks again. Yours, Lynn Gross, Lenox, Michigan

Thanks Podna, was a pleasure to meet you. Happy trails.
Respectfully, Gov. Brooks Barnes, United Federalist of Texas.

My husband loves his Western Diamondback Hatband. Thank you so much. Anna Hallquist, Petaluma, Ca.

Don, The three Diamondback Rattlesnake hatbands and belt you did for me were beyond my expectations. I am VERY happy, and will be ordering again from you in the very near future. Thanks again - Kenny Allen, Cushing, Texas

Hey Don, got the hat ("The Longhorn Felt").....IT'S FANTASTIC!! It's on the big side, but I think with the reducers it's gonna work. No one would believe me that it's a brand new hat, so maybe I can send some folks your way, but I love it! It's very different from my two Stetsons, so it's gonna be fun to have. Thanks again brother. I'll be in touch. Erik Larson, Aspen, Colorado

Don, Martin absolutely loved the 6 inch brimmed Guatemalan Palm Leaf with everything else, beautiful work, We look forward to our next visit to San Antonio and visiting you in your new location - Mary Lou and Martin Cortez, Houston, Texas

You can't win 'um all!!

Don, I received the Rattlesnake hat band. I am a bit disappointed in the quality, however. the skin itself is fine, but the trim (cut)? of the band is very jagged. To be honest it looks very amateurish, as if it was cut w/ a dull pair of scissors! Mark Wilmoth, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

Here is the Email reply I sent Mark.

Dear Mark: I'm sorry you were not fully satisfied with the hat band. Everything on the band is hand cut to one inch. No strapping machines are used. The backing (which is what you're probably referring to) is put on to cover up the left over skin of the Rattlesnake, and to finish it off. Most bands I've seen do not use that process. Put it on your hat, wear it for a while, and if you're still not satisfied, notify me, send it back, and I'll refund your money on the cost of the band. Thank you for your comments. Don Livingston - LONGHORN HATTERS

Mark Wilmoth's reply to my email.....

Don, you were right-after wearing the hat w/ the band on, it has grown on me. Forgive me for my hasty judgment- I sometimes suffer from OCD! If you will, could you answer me one more question? Do you apply the Lexol to both sides of the band or what?

Again, many Thanks, Mark Wilmoth, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

Howdy Don, Thank you for "the blessing upon my head"!! What a great, memorable and entertaining way to purchase my first hat in Texas. You made our day!! Good fortune to you in all your current and future endeavors. Mark & Rebecca Wygant, San Antonio, Texas

Hats are terrific!! The 10 is a perfect fit, the Trail Blazer is a bit large for some reason. I'm sure we can tighten it up. They are great looking! Thanks again! Vicki Fox, Conifer, Colorado

"...I love my custom hat from LONGHORN HATTERS..." Lisa Anne Milhorn, Kingsport, Tenn.

"I went fishing, when all of a sudden the river started to rise and push me down stream with great force. Supper was on the table at home, and a beautiful two year old grand daughter was waiting for me, but the only thing I could think about was to save my Longhorn Hatters hat that was sitting on my head.  Mike Milhorn, Kingsport, Tenn.

"Don, I LOVE the LONGHORN hat band.   It is perfect!! I'll look forward to the opportunity to order again from you when I need another hat! Michele Strain,  Austin, Texas.

"Don, I am not new to hats, but I like your Morroca better than anything I've seen in a very long time. Thanks,  Andy Sarkady, McHenry, Illinois.

"Daniel Patterson, President- Alabama Auctioneers Association
"Don, My wife measured my head and it was 24 inches. That was a tight measurement and would probably be tighter than I like in my hats. I am an auctioneer and like to wear hats at some of my auctions. The auction profession has been moving away from hats for years and I am leading a small group of auctioneers that are trying to make hats fashionable for us again. I ride and appraise horses so I have a good excuse to wear my hats often. I went to your website and enjoyed it very much, it's fun to see your enthusiasm for hats. Thanks".

follow-up from Daniel Patterson:  "Great hat Don!  Lots of character!  I have a black beaver hat that I have owned for over 20 years. It has gotten floppy and doesn't hold a good shape anymore.  Can you use your hat magic, and put some life back into this ole feller?  I've got a new Silverbelly that needs a little character too. Thanks." Daniel (Boone) Patterson, Killen, AL