Northwest Hats, Eugene, Ore.

[T Jones]

TJ: I love the Granite VS fedora I have. I have a version in beaver. Excellent felt. I love the versatility of the granite. It does have brown and even some red tones to the gray. To e it means I can wear it when I need gray with color, or to coordinate with brown/grey or even a blue blazer. It works like a charm. If it helps below are a couple of pics of the light weight granite beaver felt (albeit a VS offering):

Above from front to back is dove, silverbelly and granite beaver felt.

I hope the above assists. The granite color is a favorite of mine. My wife approves of it!

Best, Eric -

Thanks Eric. It looks great. I'm really liking the Granite.

 

[Dan Allen]

I totally agree with Eric. I have one of Mike's granite grays in Beaver and it seems to go with most anything. I got it to go with brown and khaki but have since found that I needn't confine it to just that.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

The granite even pairs with guitars!

 

[Tedquinton]

Eric's pictures not only show its versatility, but how it can change hue depending on the light and the colours it is paired with. It really is something of a chameleon.

It's probably my second favourite after black cherry.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

My new hat just arrived! I wanted a 1940's clone with a 2-5/8" brim bound edge, 1-3/4" ribbon & I chose Granite Gray beaver. With the diamond bash the crown crests at 5-1/2" on the sides.

I ordered the antique brown sweat with his cream colored liner:

So much has been discussed & asked about granite gray, so I took this shot in the natural light of my office with two of my other hats for comparison. On the left is a Portis in gray with definite brown undertones in some light. On the right is a Cavanagh in Olive. I hope this defines the color a bit. All 3 colors are pretty true & accurate in this pic; if anything the Cavanagh might show a little too much green. I believe granite gray is in between the two colors in this lighting.

This is a very nice hat, and I will be most happy with it!

 

[Bamaboots]

This is a very nice hat, and I will be most happy with it!

It sure is and I feel I'm being pushed to the NW edge.

 

[Rogera]

Goodness Hurricane, that's is spectacular. I love Mike's ribbon work.

Bama, I'm right there with you. I want to put in an order pretty bad....

 

[Short Balding Guy]

HJ; That is a GREAT fedora! I love the proportions and details. A modern hat that emulates vintage hats by taking the best of them and dapping the best of modern options. Felt, ribbon work, leather work, and flange work are dynamite.

Wear that hat in pride sir!

Eric -

 

[RJR]

My new hat just arrived! I wanted a 1940's clone with a 2-5/8" brim bound edge, 1-3/4" ribbon & I chose Granite Gray beaver. With the diamond bash the crown crests at 5-1/2" on the sides.

I ordered the antique brown sweat with his cream colored liner:

So much has been discussed & asked about granite gray, so I took this shot in the natural light of my office with two of my other hats for comparison. On the left is a Portis in gray with definite brown undertones in some light. On the right is a Cavanagh in Olive. I hope this defines the color a bit. All 3 colors are pretty true & accurate in this pic; if anything the Cavanagh might show a little too much green. I believe granite gray is in between the two colors in this lighting.

This is a very nice hat, and I will be most happy with it!

That is a great hat.

 

[hatophile]

That is a great hat.

I'll say.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks guys! I'm really enjoying it. I told Mike I'll be back for a spot in his order book soon!

 

[Tedquinton]

Oh dear, why did I look in this thread, must resist.....

That is stunning it ticks all the boxes I love in a fedora!

 

[Rogera]

I'm in the process of designing my first Northwest with Mike. I'm excited to get on his list!

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[T Jones]

Just heard from Mike. My hat's on the block and should be finished by the end of the week. I eventually chose Pecan in Beaver felt.

 

[belfastboy]

Just heard from Mike. My hat's on the block and should be finished by the end of the week. I eventually chose Pecan in Beaver felt.

I have a Pecan beaver from Mike, it is a great, rich and versatile colour.

 

[Tedquinton]

Just heard from Mike. My hat's on the block and should be finished by the end of the week. I eventually chose Pecan in Beaver felt.

TJ, looking forward to some photos. Sounds like s good choice.

 

[Michael R.]

WOW ! Thats strange ! I (coming from Pecanland) was on the Pecan Beaver Custom in my thinking . I thought nobody had Pecan on the brain , but me . Good to know I'm not alone . Nice Color !

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks. Now I'm hungry for pecan pie.


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[TheDane]

Thanks. Now I'm hungry for pecan pie.

- and it made me hungry for another visit to TN! We can get pecans here, but they taste a lot better, when enjoyed in their right surroundings

PS: And (home-)salted they go so well with a Yazoo Pale Ale!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Missouri soft shell pecans are easy to pick & naturally sweet!