Client Reviews and Testimonials
So many nice things have been said about our custom cowboy hats; gun leather, knives, and posters that we have run out of room on our regular pages and have given them a page of their own. Send us a picture of  you in your Last Best Cowboy Hat, or with your custom gun leather, and we'll get it on this page with your comments.

From: Lou Fontana Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Your order from The Last Best West. Hi Sonja I recieved the knife {9 1/2" Bowie Knife} - Deadwood Steel today and it is wonderful! Thanks so much! My compliments to John and to you. Have a great day! - lou

From: Rodney Conn Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 7:09 PM To: Sonja Subject: Trooper: Sonja, I know it has been a little time, but I wanted to let you know that the {1890s} Trooper is fantastic. I am a bit of student of history and have been studying cavalry history of late. It is fun to have something that is so close to something worn by troopers. The hand craftsmanship makes it so distinctive from other off-the-shelf hats. Thanks, Rodney Conn.

From: gwen bardes Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: The hat: HI SONJA-I JUST GOT MY NEW TOMBSTONE- WYATT EARP HAT FROM YOUR COMPANY. IT IS MORE HANDSOME THAN THE HAT KURT RUSSELL WEARS IN THE MOVIE. THE FIT IS GOOD, AND THE BRIM IS FLAT AND STIFF, JUST WHAT I ORDERED.THANKS SO MUCH, DAN W. BARDES SELAH, WA.

From: Mark Fairchild Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 To: Sonja: Sonja, Just got back into town and the hat (Boss of the Town) was waiting on me. It fits perfectly and is just what I wanted. I cannot wait to get it out in the trail. Thanks again, Mark A. Fairchild

On Mon, July 5, 2010, Gregory Frimel wrote: Longfellow, I received my Searchers sheath last week and must say it's more than I ever expected. It is the Crown of the 8 sheaths I have purchased from you. I took it to the range where a friend is a dealer in Indian artifacts and art paraphernalia. When he saw it he was overwhelmed at the craftsmanship and beadwork. He called his wife and told her “I wish you could see this.” An hour later she was there. Need I say, she concurred. Thanks as always. Greg Frimel

Last Best Note: From the time we first started talking about a special rifle sheath - until Greg had it in his hands took about 4 months. Maybe a little more. Our best clients understand the craftsman's axiom: Good work takes time and nothing worth having comes cheap. It took a lot of research to get the Searcher's sheath right, and we think we may have produced something better than the original. Decide for yourself.

On June 23, 2010 Todd Campbell wrote: Just received the "no name" rig (my terminology). I think it was worth the extra effort to get this made...fits me and firearm great. A little lighter in color than expected but think it works well with the stitching. Really nice and will enjoy it. Thanks a lot for the effort...nice to have your kind of service these days. Thanks again! Very nice work. Todd Campbell

From: Fort St John Links GC. Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: recieved hat: Sonja. Just received the custom hat {Modified Boss Spearman} that I ordered from you. It looks great...the fit is excellent. Thanks Sonja. I love the hat. Len; B.C. Canada.

From: C.H. Campbell  Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010   To: Sonja Subject: Re: Hat shipment I received it {Everett Hitch in Frontier Fur-Felt} last night. It is a very nice looking hat and it fits perfectly. Thank you.

From: best1975 Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Your hat has shipped: Hi Sonja, just received my Monty Town Hat, perfect fit, great looking hat in 100 % natural beaver, thanks. Jamie Dixon, Australia.

From: SHARON WING Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 Subject: Quigley Hat: Just got my Quigley Hat all I can say is it Looks Good, Feels Good, Fits Good and it is everything I hope for + more. Aleady thinking about the second hat, but can't decide which one. Eric Wing

From: Barney Chamorro Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Subject: Hang Em high order: Hello, I just placed an order for 3 Hang Em high hats. My father loved the ones (Hang 'Em High, Pale Preacher, and Josey Wales) that he received about two weeks ago and wanted me to order 3 more from you guys. He said they are the best hats he's ever had and he has a lot of experience with hats. Barney

From: Perry, Sean Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: RE: Cattle Baron Hat: Sonja and Longfellow, Sorry it has taken me such a long time to get back to you as I have been over seas for some time. I wanted to write to tell you how absolutely and completely happy I am with the hat you have built for me. I look foward to another purchase from you some day. Kind regards, Sean Perry

From: JFensterma Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Josey Wales Sonja- I received my Josie Wales hat . . .The workmanship is top notch and it is the nicest hat i've ever owned and if I finally stop watching the Josie Wales movie my home life will be good too. . .Great hat - great response. You can bet I'll be back. Thank you. John

From: Yves Lebecq Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Charley Hat (Open Range) Bonjour Sonja, As promised, here are the photos, just fresh off my camera. You may not see it on the pictures but there's been thin rain drops fallin' then. Therefore, let's consider this hat of yours now baptized with Frenchie holy rain. I'll tell you what, i'm falling in love with this hat. No doubt i'll get back to you when i'm ready to afford one more top quality hat. Thank you ever so much for making my dream of a GOOD cowboy hat come true. Also, i want you to know that i bought many hats in the past -chiefly via mail orders- and most of the time, not to say every time i was rather disappointed. This time you, and you alone, succeeded in fulfilling my wishes for a great one. If France was nearer to your place, i would come see you and give you a big hand shake at once. Thank you VERY much again Sonja for all your help and support and patience. Yours faithfully Yves F. LEBECQ

From: Marshall Dodge Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Re : Hat Wyatt: Hello Sonja,I received the hat, (The Wyatt) wonderful ! Thank you, Eric in France

From: rreese14 Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 To: Sonja: Sonja, Very pleased with (Virgil Cole) hat. Dave Reese

From: Haack, Jason L SGT RES USAR FORSCOM Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 To: 'Sonja' Subject: RE: Roughrider Hat: Sonja, Attached are 2 pictures we took today. Hope they work for you! We all LOVE our hats!!! If there's anything else we can do for you please let me know. SGT Haack

From: Uhe, Roger C MAJ USA USF-I J-3 Convoy Ops/Rough Riders Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 To: 'Sonja' Subject: Rough Rider Hat Howdy Sonja: The hat arrived safely and is now a part of the unit. Attached is a photo of me with one of my "horses" in our motor pool. As you can tell from vehicle and me we are both old war horses. But the hat looks great! With Honor and Success!

MOUNT UP!

ROGER C. "CHANCE" UHE
MAJ, FA
USF-I ROUGH RIDERS
Commanding

Our thanks to the Major and his Roughriders for the honor of making 4 custom 1898 Roughriders' Hats for the Commander and 3 Non-Coms of USF-1. We're confident the Troopers will benefit from the wide brim as they ride across the desert in the service of Democracy. Whooooraaaayy!

From: Haack, Jason L SGT RES USAR FORSCOM  Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 To: 'Sonja' Subject: RE: Roughrider Hat Sonja, I received my hat today!! It fits awesome and looks great! Thanks you all for your craftsmanship. . . Thanks again, Jason.

From: Frank Willoz Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Hey Sonia, just received my hat (Hang "Em High) and it is beautiful. It has been a real pleasure doing business with you. I will definitely recommend to anyone who asks. Many thanks, Frank.

From: Michael Sharpe  Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 To: Sonja: Sonja, OK, got it. (1890s Cavalry Hat) What a beauty! Thanks for the great work. It fits perfectly. Michael

From: JFensterma Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 To: Sonja : Hi - I just received the indian rifle sheath I ordered and it is very well done the detail and the fact it fits my extra long gun is fantastic. Just like your executive saddlebags its a home run. I cant wait for my new hat. Thanks John Fenstermacher

From: Thompson, Shannon Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: RE: Your hats have shipped Hello Sonja, I just received my hats, {100X Johnny Ringo and 1898 Roughrider} and I have to say they are perfect. I am VERY happy with them...Thank you very much, and I expect I will be ordering additional hats from you guys in the future. Sincerely, Shannon Thompson

From: warren matha Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 To: Sonja: HI Sonja, My Hat {100X Dodge City} came. Wonderful. I will be ordering another. Can you make one similar to the one John Wayne wore in the film Fort Apache or {Captain York} She Wore a Yellow Ribbon? But with enlisted man's yellow acorns. I love the high crown on the one you just made. Thanks! Warren Matha.

From: Joanne Tucker Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Your hat has shipped. The hat {Indiana Jones} arrived today and it is beautiful. Thank you, Joanne.

From: Ronald Chinn Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Head Measurement Sonja, I received my hat (Billy Jack version of the Boss of the Town) today; it's PERFECT!!!!...Thank you so much... I am very happy with this hat and must admit it's the best looking hat I've ever owned! Sincerely, Ron Chinn

From: Chuck Vanevenhoven Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: My "Conagher" Hat Greetings: My "Conagher" hat arrived in good order, I am very pleased! Looks great! I'm checking out another style in black. Thanks, Chuck Vanevenhoven

From: steeskee@ Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Subject: hats: I liked the first hat so much I ordered two more, and I wear one of them every day. I work outside no matter the conditions, and this has been a bad winter. These hats can take it all...There is no comparison to the quality of your work, and my only concern is I am not gonna live long enough to wear one of these hats out so that I can order another. Thanks again!! The attached photo shows the day I got caught in the snow storm. That is ice on my glasses. (See above left) Steve Parker

From: JFensterma Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 To: Sonja: Sonja the (Executive Saddle) bags are perfect cant wait for the first courthouse i walk into. . .thanks john

From: Julio Morales Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 Dear Sonja, I have got the hat (Bat Bowler), you have done a great job, it looks perfect, thanks for your understanding, you (are) real professionals, I will definitely recommend your company to people. I love this hat. Julio Morales Zaldivar; Spain.

From: Kevin Chapman Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Josh Randall Hi Sonja, Got it! Thanks a bunch, it's a very nice (Josh Randall) hat. Just in time to wear: more snow's on the way. Thanks again! Kevin.

From: Michael Sharpe Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Your hat has shipped. Sonja, I received the hat (Pure Beaver Doc Holliday) today. It's fits perfectly, and is exactly what I wanted. Thanks again, Michael Sharpe

From: Manuel Lorenz Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 To: Sonja Subject: RE: Purchase of Open Range Step in Shotgun Chaps: Hello Sonja, I've got the badges! Thanks a lot for all! The quality of the chaps and the badges are exceptionally! The best I've ever see! I wish you all the best for the new year! Greetings Manuel Lorenz; Germany.

From: robert keen  Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 To: service@thelastbestwest.com Subject: Daniel Plainview in silverbelly My name is Robert Earl Keen and I bought a custom hat from you recently. It was a replica of the hat Daniel Day-Lewis wore in the movie There Will Be Blood. I can't say enough good things about the quality of the hat and how much I enjoy wearing it. Hands down it is the best hat I have owned...So, I want another...Again, I love your hat. It has been a source of joy and rigorous discussion. Sincerely, Robert Earl Keen

Thanks for the Shout Out Robert Earl Keen: We've followed your career and enjoy your music.

Subject: Testimonial From: "Dan Leggett" Date: Wed, December 30, 2009: Howdy, Just received my Boss Spearman (coming soon) hat. The quality and craftsmanship are excellent!! This is my 5th hat from you guys, and the fit is perfect. I could not be more pleased with it....I am going to wear it as an everyday hat. My other four hats are special occasion. Thank you Longfellow and Brad for making this trailboss look good. Montana Slick, SASS 64415

From: MELISSA TROTTER Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Subject: Re: Your hat has shipped. The hat (Pure Beaver Augustus) is a fine piece of craftsmanship. Thank you all! Chris Trotter

From: J White Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 To: Sonja: Sonya and Longfellow, Hat arrived (Pure Beaver Captain Call). I open Box, turn Hat over. Smiling ear to ear I put it on and head out the door to go to Town as I'd been hanging near the house for the delivery. I get to town and the first person I see (a stranger) at my first stop Looks at Me and says,
"That Hat Looks Good"
"Thank You Ma'am"
"And it looks good on you too"
"Thank You Ma'am (smiling and touching the brim of my Hat)"
I couldn't believe it Guys. lol If thats just the first Day, I look forward to spending Many years with this Hat. Thank You Sonya For Your excellent Service and Longfellow for providing such a wonderful Product. Thank You Brad For creating such a nice piece for me!! Merry Christmas Guys and Happy New Year!!! - J White

From: Phil Wright  Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 To: Sonja: Hat (AUGUSTUS) arrived yesterday. Good fit - a little snug front to back, but should mould to my head shape just fine. Feels like it could last a few lifetimes. Great shape - good for rain and sleet (just what we are getting right now) - a real working hat. Initially, I thought it frivolous (a moment of insanity) but now expect it could prove invaluable for many years. - Phil; Toronto Ontario.

From: Ed Forner Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 To: Sonja Subject: Gus hart for Ed Forner: Well, I wasn't very good looking before my hat arrived, but I gotta tell ya. With my new "AUGUSTUS" hat from THE LAST BEST WEST. I AM STILL NOT GOOD LOOKING BUT I AM LOOKING GOOD, AND WILL PROBABLY START A TREND amongst my cutting horse group. Thank you very much. Ed Forner, Calgary.

(Now there's some real cowboy lingo for ya! Ed's one of the Cutter's for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. That is he rides a cutting horse and after every cowboy finishes his ride; Ed and his buddies herd out the horse, bull, or steer from the ring.)

From: kip mueller Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 To Sonja and all Folks at The Last Best West, I received my Tom Horn hat the other day and I'm totally pleased with it. I really appreciate the fine craftmanship that was put into the hat and I want to thank you for your friendly service. This is the second hat I've purchased from you and both are gems! S. Kip Mueller Tucson, Az

From: Robert Ludan Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 To: Sonja: Sonja -- Thanks very much! Hat (Rocky Mountain Ranger) arrived today. Fits perfectly. Great shape and color. That horsehair band is a great touch. Overall, it easily exceeded the high expectations I had! Look forward to more hats in the future!  Very best regards, Bob Ludan

From: Chuck Hunt Sent: Saturday, November 14, To: Sonja: Sonja It's here! I like the Hat (Chet from Monte Walsh) it fits perfect. . . .a couple of weeks of wearing and weather to make it mine (right now it looks to clothing store model). I will recommend your work and service to all who ask. Yours Chuck.

From: Julie Dufour Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Your hat has shipped! Hi, never mind my recent email. No delivery problems after all. Got the hat,{Ben Wade w/snakeskin hatband} and it is very nice. I am also pleased about my choice. seems my instincts were right - it suits me GREAT! Thank you very much! Julie Dufour, B.C. Canada.

Steve Parker Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 Subject: Xmas hat order: Hi this is Steve. I ordered the "Last of the Dogmen" hat and I love it. I have been wearing it constantly and I put my old hats in retirement. I want to order a hat for xmas. . .Thanks again! Steve.

From: edward.turzansk Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 To: Sonja; Sonja - Rossiter got here today - BEAUTY! Thanks, Ed

From: ALBERT COOPER Subject: RE: CMF ALBERT COOPER Hat Received Fine To: "ALBERT COOPER" Date: Thursday, 15 October, 2009,  Dear Sonja, I received my Wyatt Earp {Boss of the Town} today from the Post Office, then hurried back in high hopes, I removed the hat from the box, in haste and Im pleased to say IT FITS perfectly. . .In all Im very pleased with the style and quality, and the excellent service and help you have shown me Sonja. Would you kindly thank the great Longfellow also, he is a regular guy. With Kind Regards, Albert of Norwich {England}

On Tue, September 29, 2009, sid pierce wrote: The procedure you shared worked fairly well (for getting out a stain) ... (The hat) got VERY wet! Matter of fact the weight of the hat made my neck hurt after wearing it almost twenty hours in the rain. No other hat would have performed under these conditions!!! thanks again, sid (Sid has a pure beaver Samuel Jones custom hat from a year ago.)

From: betsy kosowski Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 To: Sonja Subject: Re: Your hat has shipped! Thanks for everything. The hat (Everett Hitch) was received on time and in good condition. It was a little tight front & back, but with your instructions, the fit has improved and everything is great.  - Marvin Kosowski

On Sun, September 13, 2009 11:54 pm, Pip Fearon wrote: Hi there Longfellow, Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I have attached a couple of pics of Stirling in his "Tall in Saddle" open crown brown hat to show you the block he puts in them...He absolutely loves it and I'm certain he'll get another - we've even had a few friends comment on how unique it is so you may find a few more takers!!! Hope you are well. Thanks again for organising the perfect 30th B'day pressie for Stirling. Many Thanks, Pip. Kununurra, Western Australia.

From: James Plate Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 To: service@thelastbestwest.com Subject: Everett Hitch Hat. Sonja, Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Sometimes things just seem to work out for the best.....In fact, I think the hat turned out better than what was actually ordered! The Pecan color is exactly what I was looking for and the hat fits perfectly. The color of the satin ribbon is darker than I originally wanted, but it is the same tone and is a perfect color for the binding as well as the band...Please pass this email on to Longfellow and Brad. I appreciate that my order was put in as a rush and the hat arrived so quickly. I want to make sure they know that I am very pleased with my purchase. I guess its best to leave things to the experts when it comes to the design of the hat. In hindsight, I prefer not having the exact replica of the hat from "Appaloosa"; after all, this is my hat! I am entered in a horse show next weekend with two of my Tennessee Walkers and I plan on wearing my new hat in the showring. I'll be sure to send you a photo. Best Regards, Jim Plate

From: dockoury@ Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 10:34 PM To: service@thelastbestwest.com
Subject: RE: Executive Saddle Bags. Hi Sonja, The saddle bags are GREAT! They look good and fit ALL modes of transportation...Have a great day. GKoury, MD ( The Doc has a 3 mile jaunt to his office, he either rides his horse, 4 wheeler, or his motorcycle.)

From: Phillippe Ménard Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 To: service@thelastbestwest.com Subject: Re: Custom Tristan and RMR Hats. Hello Sonja & Longfellow, I just received my RMR and my dad's Tristan hats. They look fantastic! The fit is also perfect(Thanks to the little bands). I can't wait to use it in the rain. Thanks for everything, the service was excellent! Phil

From: Steven Huffman Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 To: service@thelastbestwest.com Subject: Your Hat Has Shipped! I love the (Augustus) hat! It is better than expected, thank you very much. Steve

From: Chris Lamb Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:55 PM To: service@thelastbestwest.com
Subject: RE: Order: Hi Sonja. Just got back to Brisbane and going through 200+ emails...not nice. About the (Top Hand) hat ...very nice it fitted brilliantly and looks great. It arrived at the hotel two days before my arrival and as Longfellow suggested the hotel had lost it. All good and made it back to ozzie ok Can't wait to wear it in the bush. Thanks for all your help and the organisation to get it too me in time it was much appreciated. Kind Regards, Chris.

On Sat, July 4, 2009 3:06 pm, Ross Beaudette wrote: Dear Longfellow, Thank you once again for your advice and understanding. . .This hat (The Conagher) is great and it means a lot to me. Handmade items are a rarity in this day in age and I really appreciate your workmanship and professionalism. Best Regards, Ross Beaudette

On Tue, June 23, 2009 11:14 am, Reilly, S. (Sue) wrote: Longfellow, We received the hat (BEN WADE) on time and thank you so much. It is really incredible and I can't believe how gorgeous it really is. I think I need one now that I tried it on, my husband actually would sleep with it if he could!!!!!! Thanks again for everything! You really made his fathers day great! Sue Reilly

On Thu, June 18, 2009 12:57 pm, John C. Bannon wrote: Longfellow: . . . In light of that picture, consider me 1000% satisfied -- amazed, even. The hat's practically a historic reproduction. There is no way you could have gotten closer to the original than that. Thanks so much to you and Monty for finding out more about the original Hendrix hat than even I had known. There are a lot of pictures of the hat, but none anywhere near as clear as the one from the museum. If you want a testimonial, I would be glad to write one! Perhaps a new slogan: "The Last Best West -- we'll build you a hat that's even better that what you imagined!" John

From: Greg ArBuckle Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 to: Sonja Subject: My custom PURPLE General Hat, Hello Sonja, I got my new hat today, Thank you for the Quality of workmanship. Your hats are worth the wait !! Your friend, Greg.

From: rodney gray Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 To: Sonja Subject: Your hat has gone into the queue. Hey got the hat (Ben Wade). Really nice, thanks.

On Fri, June 5, 2009 1:20 pm, Gregory Frimel wrote: Just received it (Indian style rifle sheath). Love it, Love it Love it... Order to arrive by email next week for 5 more. Greg

From: C. Rowles To: Longfellow Sent: Thursday, May 28 2009 Subject: Posters are on their way! :: Gday Longfellow, Mate I received the posters (Custom Wanted Poster) today and they look absolutely fantastic! They are even better than the preview and will make a great Christmas present. Thank you also for the fourth copy too, no doubt it will be posted somewhere at his Western Action Clubhouse. Once again thank you and your staff for your work - my Dad is going to love it. They really are truly unique and he's going to love it. Keep up the excellent work, Clayton Rowles; Thornlie WA Australia.

On Mon, June 1, 2009 8:32 pm, Susumu Ishii wrote: Hi Longfellow; I today received the gunbelt and holster {2 gun Teddy Blue Rig}. These are beautifully produced. I really like the {Deadwood Brown} color, which I have seen nowhere else. I am looking forward seeing a shoulder holster for my Sheriffs model. Susumu (Japan)

From: mwveitch71 To: service@thelastbestwest.com Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 1:21 AM
Subject: The hat has arrived! :: Good day Sonja, Longfellow, Monty, et al. The hat {Rocky Mountain Ranger} arrived yesterday in perfect condition. It looks great and fits like a glove! I look forward to wearing it as much as possible! A nice addition to the collection it has made! Thanks very much, Michael Veitch, Invermere, B.C.

From: delvin clarkson To: 'Sonja' Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:22 AM
The hat {Rocky Mountain Ranger} arrived on Friday but we were away until yesterday. A perfect fit, very, very nice workmanship. The best hat that I've ever had. Thank you very much, Delvin

From: nick macfarren To: Sonja Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009  Subject: Re: Your hat has shipped! Got the hat {Everett Hitch} today, As Always. The BEST.... Thanks Nick have attach a photo from me and the boy on film set...

From: Jgilbert979 To: service@thelastbestwest.com Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 10:22 AM
Hi Sonja, Yes, I'm very satisfied with the gunbelt {Tapered gunbelt filled with .38cal loops.} thank you, and a couple of friends have shown interest in getting something for themselves. Can you do the same gunbelt in .22 caliber? John Gilbert in England.

From: kip mueller To: service@thelastbestwest.com Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009:To Sonja and the rest of the folks at Last Best West, I received my "Tristan" hat yesterday afternoon, and you folks did a great job! I've lived in the mountains and deserts of New Mexico and Arizona almost my entire life, as well as the Navajo Indian Reservation. During all these years I've owned a number of different hats, but this by far is the best! It's a hat I'll wear proudly for many years. Thanks for your friendly and efficient service. Its been a real pleasure doing business with you! - S. Kip Mueller; Tucson, AZ

On Tue, April 7, 2009: Richard Grover wrote: Longfellow, Just wanted to let you know that I received the stampede string today. It looks great. I will let you know when I am ready to order the gun belt/holster rig. Thanks so much, Richard

To: Sonja Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009: I received my hat {Big Monty} today and it is very nice, as soon I get it broke in it will be great ... Thank you, Harold Long

From: Michael Capodarco To: 'Sonja' Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 4:28 AM
Subject: RE: Your hat has shipped! :: Received the hat {Tristan} late yesterday and it exceeded my expectations. Thanks Mike

On Fri, March 27, 2009 4:59 pm, JAMES SAMS (CHI) wrote: Truly great artistry! This is the best quality holster (Masterson cross-draw) I have ever owned, bar none! Thank you for your excellence! Jim Sams.

From: KEITH E GARNER To: Sonja Sent: March 07, 2009 Subject: RE: Your hat is ready!
I got it {Tommy Lee Jones; Missing Hat} today, and it is great, this is the best hat I have ever purchased, I love it. - Keith

From: Kim Hammond To: Sonja Sent:  March 06, 2009 Subject: Re: Your hat is ready!
My Hat {Hickok} showed up it looks great. Thank you, Thank You, Thank you. Zeb Kingsford

February 4 2009 by phone; Hi Longfellow, it's Robert Miller. Just got my Teddy Blue rig in Deadwood Brown. It's so beautiful I'm afraid to put it on. I feel like it should be in a museum. I am just thrilled! {Mister Miller was so pleased he bought another gunbelt, a hat and has ordered a pair of our new custom chaps.}

From: Warren To: service@thelastbestwest.com Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009: Well, it's {Rossiter with medium soiling} been on my head all of ten minutes. A few days and the fit will be perfect. At my age this will be the last hat I purchase. My last, a "Charlie One Horse," lasted about thirty years. It traveled around the world with me as I worked and will be getting a suitable place in the den as it is full of memories and tells many tales. I dearly love the ratty old lid.

My new hat will accompany me for what I hope will be many years. It too will soon have many stories, some true and others perhaps a bit inflated, to tell. I'll use it to fan camp fires in the Russian Far East, where a cowboy hat still elicits stares and comments. It will provide protection from the elements as I fish the wild rivers of Alaska and the Yukon Terr. But mostly, it will tell people that I am a man of the west, the outdoors . . . as individual and indestructable as the hat.

My thanks to all involved in the creating of my new hat. Your attention to detail and customer service are much appreciated. You should all be proud of your product. Sincerely, Warren Suddock.

From: Walters Steve T NNVA To: Sonja; Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:02 AM
Hey Sonja, My hat arrived yesterday {Tristan} and it is just fine. I look forward to breaking it in and wearing it for many years! All my best to all of you at "The Last Best West". Sincerely, Steve.

On Sun, January 25, 2009 10:56 am, Rachel Prather wrote: Thanks! Hat {100X Bullrider} arrived safe and sound and it fits Jeffrey perfectly! He loves it. Thank you so much. You guys are THE BEST! - Rachel.

On Thu, December 25, 2008 1:31 pm, Rick Wojan wrote: Longfellow, Merry Christmas! I opened a box today from you and found the hat I'd been waiting for-my custom Sundance {Kid} model. Have to say I've wanted it since I was a kid so only appropriate it was Christmas (and my wife made me wait). Thanks much for all the work and care that was put into it-it looks great! After I put I on I went straight down to feed our horses and it was snowing big, wet heavy flakes so it's already being broken in and made for a perfect Christmas morning-very majestic.

My wife and our 2 children had a beautiful, white Christmas but it was me who felt like the biggest kid (they say I am anyway) so thanks again. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! All the best, Rick

From: Mark Dechant Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 12:25 PM
Hi folks, I just opened one of the best Christmas presents I ever received (The Tristan). It is stunning. I feel honored to be wearing the carefully hand crafted work of a master. The service given to me was amazing and even though done on the internet was personal. Thanks to Longfellow, Sonja and Monty. I could not be happier. Mark Dechant; Racine, WI

December 19, 2008: Sonja, My hat {Ben Wade} arrived this morning, and with a slight sidways stretch it is a perfict fit -- AND BEAUTIFUL. Thanks to you and Longfellow. I'll tell others of your hats. Finley Eversole

On Sat, November 28, 2008 11:48 am, Maurice Pledger wrote: Hi Longfellow and Sonja, YAY! Just been down to the customs depot and picked up the two FAAAAAAAAAAANTASTIC hats (The Pinkerton) ...........WONDERFUL. Just got to soften them up a little as per your instructions for a final fit and perfect. . . Again, thank you both and thank everyone concerned at the Last Best West for all your time, concern, patience and attention, which has been unbelievable. Totally and utterly speechless on the whole deal. - All the very best and BIG THANKS to you all.....Maurice (in England) and two Tom Petty Hats.

On Tue, November 25, 2008 11:07 am, George Chatalas wrote:
Hi Longfellow, Got my Stewart Winchester ' 73 hat this weekend and I'm really pleased. Looking forward to some rainy weather so I can get it "broken in." Thanks, again for your speediness in getting it done and to me. I've been spending the last hour on your web-site to see if I "need" another of your creations. Will be in touch. Hope to talk to you soon. George (Chatalas)

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: Custom made for Tim "Bushwacker" Totten
"Just got my most excellent hat {Open Range} and it fits like it was already broken in for my head! PERFECT LOVE MY HAT THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

November 4 2008 by phone, "Hi Longfellow this is Gene Bowman and I just have to say this is one great hat! Really happy I chose the green leather hat band {Gene chose the Pale Preacher with the green leather hat band from the Ben Wade hat}. Looks and fits great. I'll be ordering another of your hats very soon." 

November 3 2008 by phone. "Absolutely magnificent! (The Tristan) Just had to call and tell you that." Ronnie Wiginton, Alabama.

September 5, 2008  Shane P wrote: Thanks. I received my hat (Modified Bullock) last night and love it. Great looking hat, and really like the color of the ribbon! - Thanks again Shane

"I received my 100% Beaver "Broken Trail " hat, I could not be happier, I've always wanted a high QUALITY cowboy hat and now I have one. You folks are great." - Bill Anderson - "The Snellville Kid" Side Match Director - The Shootout At Mule Camp {August 2008}

"Hats {Augustus ; Bat Bowler; Colonel Rossiter} are awesome! Thanks," - Kevin R Kilman Andice, TX  {July 2008}

"Ledward, Lyle L." Sat, July 26, 2008 wrote: "BEAUTIFUL HAT! {The Wyatt} I have gotten many complements about my western hat, from "That's a good looking hat" to " That's a bad ass hat"  Thanks Longfellow."

LONGFELLOW: "Received my "Tristan" yesterday. It is nothing short of OUTSTANDING! Thanks for the great work. I look forward to wearing it for years to come." - Andy C. {June 2008}

"Hey Longfellow; Just wanted to send you a quick email thanking you for the great job you guys did on my Quigley hat. I'm wearing it all the time now, It's already been soaking wet with rain etc. You guys are a class act, I love simple no B.S dealings, I must say that I don't see that much anymore. Take care and all the best to you!" - Jason Jones; Ottawa, Ontario. {June 2008}

"An absolute masterpiece! I love my "dusty augustus"! - Jamie Corridon {June 20, 2008}

"Well, I got my hat this past Friday evening and I just have to say Thanks to the best. I had been having some anxiety about the hat fitting my head right, did I pick the right looking hat? (Dirty Trooper) and had I spent my money well? When I opened the box and saw the hat the later two questions were answered immediately. It was just what I had been looking for. The first question was then answered when I put the hat on (which took about five seconds after taking it out of the box) and if fit me like it was made for me, which it was. As a new member of SASS and new inductee to Cowboy Action Shooting I can't wait to get to the next match with this great looking cowboy hat on my head." Thanks Again - Jim Farrelly aka Cole Trigger June 02, 2008

"Longfellow: I received my hat {Hidalgo} today, (Friday--May 18). It is indeed very nice. Thank you for the service; I look forward to doing business with you again." - Heidi G.

Good afternoon sir: I could go on in this email about the hat but I'm just going to say that there are only a few things that I have purchased more rewarding than my new modified Bullock. Man you guys got it right. . . fit, quality, look everything just outstanding. Worth the wait. 100x over. - Gordy Kadatz, New York. (April 2008)

"Hi, thanks for the grade hat (Monty), it fit perfect. Wonderful work." Regards; Gruss Roland, Switzerland. {March 2008}

I received my {Open Range} hat order late last week. Looks and wears great. I couldn't be happier. Looking forward to the years of service. - Michael O'Grady

RECEIVED MY {Johnny Ringo} HAT TODAY. OUTSTANDING QUALITY! THANKS!! WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING. - RICHARD MORGAN, Edmonton, Canada.

My {Augustus} hat came today. I am well-pleased with the result. Best and last hat I will ever need. Thanks, Stephen R Hammock {Dec 2007}

This is what Bob said before he got his hat: "Excellent! Thanks for your personal involvement with this; that's the right way to run a business. Best of luck to you in all of your endeavors. Thanks again, Longfellow." and after. . . "Words can't express how much I love that {Rocky Mountain Ranger} hat...it did it good! Thanks for everything!" - Bob from Tucson; US Army Corps of Engineers {Oct 2007}

Hi guys....All the dust has finally settled from the art shows for the year. I wanted to thank you for getting me the Pale Preacher hat with time to spare. It looks awesome and fits great. I added a Sterling concho and turquoise hatband to it. Thanks for your great hat and it is going to become part of my art show attire forever! - Greg Savage {SEPT 2007}

Hi. I got the {General} hats. They fit great. I am very pleased. Thank you. - Connie Hoare (August 2006)

"Longfellow; My hat {Conagher} arrived. It is perfect. Thank you so much for your considerate help." - Take care. Judd Lee {April 2006}

What Clients say, "Mr. Longfellow, I received my (custom rifle) sheath last week and was very impressed with it, job well done!" Thanks, R. Fuller, Colorado.

Longfellow, The {Boss of the Town} hat is beautiful!!!! The best hat I ever owned. - Paul Bradpiece, California {March 2006}

Longfellow, I just today received my Rocky Mountain Ranger hat - for a guy with dozens of hats this one is fantastic!!!!! So good I just ordered another in different color. . .Thanks again for great product and service. I'll be back again in your order list.  - Jean Noel