Northwest Hats, Eugene, Ore.

[Rogera]

I finally got a chance to get some portrait shots of the new Olcott this evening. Been tied up at the Theater all day. I'm stage manager for a show at the local community theater so my life is not my own for the next few weeks. The images do not totally pick up the color of the ribbon which is a darker blue. Mike's bow has a little extra detail that makes it interesting. I even tried to simulate the look of a crease clip. I hope you enjoy these images of this indulgent historical creation.

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Hat perfection IMO!

 

[Redfokker]

Hat perfection IMO!

Thanks Roger!

 

[Benzadmiral]

The beast has arrived! I've given it a preliminary bash:



And here is the liner-less interior:



The colors of the felt and the belt-band are remarkably like that of its model, the ancient "Casablanca," and it fits perfectly as well.

I was thinking of naming it "The Colfax," after the main street of Denver -- Western and yet urban. Whaddaya think?

 

[RJR]

The beast has arrived! I've given it a preliminary bash:

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And here is the liner-less interior:

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The colors of the felt and the belt-band are remarkably like that of its model, the ancient "Casablanca," and it fits perfectly as well.

I was thinking of naming it "The Colfax," after the main street of Denver -- Western and yet urban. Whaddaya think?

That is a beauty,congrats.

 

[Rogera]

The beast has arrived! I've given it a preliminary bash:

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And here is the liner-less interior:

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The colors of the felt and the belt-band are remarkably like that of its model, the ancient "Casablanca," and it fits perfectly as well.

I was thinking of naming it "The Colfax," after the main street of Denver -- Western and yet urban. Whaddaya think?

Great hat there, congratulations!

 

[tropicalbob]

Colfax sounds good. Beautiful hat, and the leather choice is perfect. Cheers.

 

[Redfokker]

I vote for the Colfax name. Special hats deserve a name all their own. I like the color and the belt band. Great one! Congratulations.

 

[Benzadmiral]

After working on the Colfax's bash and brim a little . . .



. . . I've come out with a sort of rough diamond-with-dome. The open crown height was, I think, 5.75", the brim 2 3/8".

I need to ask Mike how the bands come off. Probably they don't unbuckle as a trouser belt would; I suspect they might lift off and on. The other two bands you can see in the post above: one a dark chocolate, the other a reddish-brown that is a bit darker than this.

 

[Redfokker]

I would assume the bands just lift off and can be switched out. I can't see where he would have stitched them. Still love this hat!!

 

[FedOregon]

Yes, I'm thinking they will slide right off. That's how my buffalo hide hatband is set up by Mike. Just be easy and do a little upward pressure as you turn the hat around. Do watch for a stitch, though, just in case.

 

[RJR]

Yes, I'm thinking they will slide right off. That's how my buffalo hide hatband is set up by Mike. Just be easy and do a little upward pressure as you turn the hat around. Do watch for a stitch, though, just in case.

+1

 

[Benzadmiral]

Mike says they are buckled snugly, but will lift off, and the replacement will slide right down over the crown. I'll give it a try soon.

 

[RJR]

Mike says they are buckled snugly, but will lift off, and the replacement will slide right down over the crown. I'll give it a try soon.

If you should encounter an issue,I've often used a very small piece of two sided tape at 6&12 o'clock.That has worked nicely.

 

[KY Crusader]

I finally got a chance to get some portrait shots of the new Olcott this evening. Been tied up at the Theater all day. I'm stage manager for a show at the local community theater so my life is not my own for the next few weeks. The images do not totally pick up the color of the ribbon which is a darker blue. Mike's bow has a little extra detail that makes it interesting. I even tried to simulate the look of a crease clip. I hope you enjoy these images of this indulgent historical creation.

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Tremendous!

 

[FedOregon]

Good to see you, KY!

 

[DesertDan]

WooHoo, gotta tracking number today!

 

[Redfokker]

WooHoo, gotta tracking number today!

 

[Redfokker]

The Olcott modified homburg made took it's maiden voyage today. My birthday hat was a big hit with the family. I actually put it on at 12:03 am (in my PJs) just for a moment, my wife saw the look of joy/sneakyness on my face and fell off the couch laughing!

 

[RJR]

The Olcott modified homburg made took it's maiden voyage today. My birthday hat was a big hit with the family. I actually put it on at 12:03 am (in my PJs) just for a moment, my wife saw the look of joy/sneakyness on my face and fell off the couch laughing!

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Great looking,congrats.

 

[FedOregon]

Lookin' super stylish, Red! What a great birthday hat! I like it better than the pics of Gov Olcott. One of these days, we need to meet at Mike's and then go get some lunch or something.