Northwest Hats, Eugene, Ore.

[Bob Roberts]

The decorating is finally finished and I get to my camera.

Here is my latest from Mike. It is in the new Winchester 100% beaver black cherry felt that is much darker than the one it replaced. I like both, but I feel this new colour is more versatile.

It is extremely hard to photograph accurately, the colour in real life has far greater depth.

Outdoor pics. Full sun. NOW!

 

[Tedquinton]

If only I could. A succession of Atlantic lows means grey overcast skies! As soon as the weather improves I'll post some better pics, but that might not be until June!

 

[fedoralover]

I love the traditional look of this fedora AND the color. It is very Whippetesqe.

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[Tedquinton]

Hi Fedoralover

Yes that's the style I was aiming for. Mike did a grand job, it looks exactly as I intended.

 

[Tedquinton]

Outdoor pics. Full sun. NOW!

Ok. couple of provisos
1. The sun is very low in the sky still, so harsh shadows
2. I didn't have a grey card so the auto white balance is thrown by the darkness of the hat.

So that being said here are some full sun pics









It is still far too light, but the colour in shadow is actually fairly close to how the felt looks in the sun light.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Ok. couple of provisos
1. The sun is very low in the sky still, so harsh shadows
2. I didn't have a grey card so the auto white balance is thrown by the darkness of the hat.
So that being said here are some full sun pics
It is still far too light, but the colour in shadow is actually fairly close to how the felt looks in the sun light.

Sir; Color! Spring must be closer than distant.

The hat is truly lovely. The felt color and ribbon work coordinate very well. I imagine it does not take much thought to be able to coordinate the hat with any attire in your wardrobe. Congrats. Wear the lid proudly. Best, Eric -

 

[Bob Roberts]

Ok. couple of provisos
1. The sun is very low in the sky still, so harsh shadows
2. I didn't have a grey card so the auto white balance is thrown by the darkness of the hat.

So that being said here are some full sun pics









It is still far too light, but the colour in shadow is actually fairly close to how the felt looks in the sun light.

Beautiful.

 

[DJH]

What a great hat - love the Black Cherry!

 

[RJR]

What a great hat - love the Black Cherry!

I agree,great color.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

My spot is coming up for a 1940's Stratoliner clone in Granite Gray with dark gray ribbon.

 

[DesertDan]

Here is my latest from Mike!

100% beaver natural un-dyed
6" crown, double teardrop crease, medium rake
Cactus Green ribbon, 'V' knot with emerald green accent and feathers
2 3/4 Australian style brim with under welt and 3 rows of matching stiches

Mike knocked it out of the park!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Here is my latest from Mike!

100% beaver natural un-dyed
6" crown, double teardrop crease, medium rake
Cactus Green ribbon, 'V' knot with emerald green accent and feathers
2 3/4 Australian style brim with under welt and 3 rows of matching stiches

Mike knocked it out of the park!

He sure did. Great ribbon color too. How abt some pics of the dbl teardrop?

 

[DesertDan]

Here ya go! These are from Mike's Facebook page, I haven't had the opportunity to take my own pics yet.

 

[moontheloon]

Ok. couple of provisos
1. The sun is very low in the sky still, so harsh shadows
2. I didn't have a grey card so the auto white balance is thrown by the darkness of the hat.

So that being said here are some full sun pics









It is still far too light, but the colour in shadow is actually fairly close to how the felt looks in the sun light.

killer color ... almost an eggplant

gorgeous

 

[moontheloon]

Here ya go! These are from Mike's Facebook page, I haven't had the opportunity to take my own pics yet.

beautiful hat

... and that crease is bananas ... some Roy Rogers $#!t right there

almost looks like there is a mini hat inside of your bash

 

[Bob Roberts]

Here ya go! These are from Mike's Facebook page, I haven't had the opportunity to take my own pics yet.

Yeh. That's it. V nice. Saw it on FB a little while ago. Hes does that dbl so well.

 

[moontheloon]

My spot is coming up for a 1940's Stratoliner clone in Granite Gray with dark gray ribbon.

beautiful HJ !!!!!

not seeing much Strat there if I'm honest ... doesn't make it any less gorgeous

 

[Hurricane Jack]

beautiful HJ !!!!!

not seeing much Strat there if I'm honest ... doesn't make it any less gorgeous

Just one of his from FB, closest I could find.

 

[Tedquinton]

DesertDan,

That hat is incredible, I can't imagine how do you do a double crease and 3 rows of stitching so neatly. Not much room for error, really shows the hat makers skill!

 

[Bird Lives]

beautiful hat

... and that crease is bananas ... some Roy Rogers $#!t right there

Thats exactly what I thought when I first saw it!.....Well put, Moon....Looks like Mike copped some licks from RR...};^))

Very nice, I dig it.....Congratulations...

Ok. couple of provisos
1. The sun is very low in the sky still, so harsh shadows
2. I didn't have a grey card so the auto white balance is thrown by the darkness of the hat.

So that being said here are some full sun pics









It is still far too light, but the colour in shadow is actually fairly close to how the felt looks in the sun light.

That fur definitely has a 3 dimensional color going on....it's very deep!