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Whiskey or pecan?
Whiskey. I saw it and immediately thought pecan.
Whiskey or pecan?
Sometimes the pics are hard to get on those 2 colors, and the effect of the ribbon color can make things look different as well.
Nice color and proportions,its unfortunate you're not pleased with the hand of it.I think I'd call and talk to Mike.Arrived almost a week ago but only was able to open it today. Whiskey beaver:
This hat was a long time coming. I was worried that the color was not what I was hoping for. Still, colors can be hard to capture in photos.
I opened the box and immediately noticed that the felt was stiff, very stiff. I have western conversions that aren’t this stiff. The sizing is about right to maybe just a bit tight. The build quality is very good and what I was expecting, but that stiff felt is a head scratcher. I have 20ish customs and this is the stiffest non-western weight hat that I’ve received. I like stiff hats sometimes, but I wanted more of a soft dress hat and that is not what I received. I’m not thinking of returning the hat, but I’m not in a hurry to order another Northwest. I know that my experience is unusual as Mike has the reputation for making great hats of wonderful quality and I’ve never heard of others complaining about them being too stiff.
Brent
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That hat looks great, Brent. I'm surprised the felt is as stiff as you say. I have a hat Mike made for me and he sent it open crown and while it's not a lightweight Borsalino, it's easily molded to whatever crease I want.
I do have another hat, though, that I asked Mike to crease in an old classic teardrop and it's got a little stiffness to it, which is about how I like it so it holds the crease even when bumped or squashed...
Well worth the wait.Some 8 or 9 months ago I contacted Mike at Northwest Hats about a custom fedora. Due to life’s little intricacies (on my side, Mike was absolutely wonderful dealing with all my delays) I didn’t receive the hat until yesterday. But wow was it worth the wait!
This is navy blue, 5 3/4 crown, dimensional brim with yin-yang design ventilation holes. I LOVE it!
It is very, very stiff felt. I ordered it open crown and the felt barely gave even under copious steaming. I’m thinking it’s going to soften up over time but if it doesn’t that’s okay, too - this hat is dynamite just the way it is!
Cheers,
Nathan
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Well worth the weight.
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Some 8 or 9 months ago I contacted Mike at Northwest Hats about a custom fedora. Due to life’s little intricacies (on my side, Mike was absolutely wonderful dealing with all my delays) I didn’t receive the hat until yesterday. But wow was it worth the wait!
This is navy blue, 5 3/4 crown, dimensional brim with yin-yang design ventilation holes. I LOVE it!
It is very, very stiff felt. I ordered it open crown and the felt barely gave even under copious steaming. I’m thinking it’s going to soften up over time but if it doesn’t that’s okay, too - this hat is dynamite just the way it is!
Cheers,
Nathan
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Thank you Regan! The trucking has been challenging - it’s hard work and VERY time consuming. But it’s good pay and I get to do two things that I have loved all of my life: travel and wear hats!Very nice hat! I was was wondering how your truck driving was going, then saw your post this morning. Glad to see you back and with such a nice new acquisition.
Take care,
Regan
Absolutely beautiful Nathan! I do love a navy felt. The stiffness will go away quickly, just fondle it a lot. My 1942 Rosebowl hat has come around nicely. I like your use of the thin ribbon and matching navy binding. Those vent holes are a hoot! So perfect for you!Some 8 or 9 months ago I contacted Mike at Northwest Hats about a custom fedora. Due to life’s little intricacies (on my side, Mike was absolutely wonderful dealing with all my delays) I didn’t receive the hat until yesterday. But wow was it worth the wait!
This is navy blue, 5 3/4 crown, dimensional brim with yin-yang design ventilation holes. I LOVE it!
It is very, very stiff felt. I ordered it open crown and the felt barely gave even under copious steaming. I’m thinking it’s going to soften up over time but if it doesn’t that’s okay, too - this hat is dynamite just the way it is!
Cheers,
Nathan
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Some 8 or 9 months ago I contacted Mike at Northwest Hats about a custom fedora. Due to life’s little intricacies (on my side, Mike was absolutely wonderful dealing with all my delays) I didn’t receive the hat until yesterday. But wow was it worth the wait!
This is navy blue, 5 3/4 crown, dimensional brim with yin-yang design ventilation holes. I LOVE it!
It is very, very stiff felt. I ordered it open crown and the felt barely gave even under copious steaming. I’m thinking it’s going to soften up over time but if it doesn’t that’s okay, too - this hat is dynamite just the way it is!
Cheers,
Nathan
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Great looking lid!Some 8 or 9 months ago I contacted Mike at Northwest Hats about a custom fedora. Due to life’s little intricacies (on my side, Mike was absolutely wonderful dealing with all my delays) I didn’t receive the hat until yesterday. But wow was it worth the wait!
This is navy blue, 5 3/4 crown, dimensional brim with yin-yang design ventilation holes. I LOVE it!
It is very, very stiff felt. I ordered it open crown and the felt barely gave even under copious steaming. I’m thinking it’s going to soften up over time but if it doesn’t that’s okay, too - this hat is dynamite just the way it is!
Cheers,
Nathan
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