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I like it Scooterz! One cheap guy to another.Ok thinking back on the tri color hatband discussion and being a cheapskate.....
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$1 package of rubberized headbands. They look like leather.
Thanks Randy. Good thing it wasn't my size. I probably would have used the "dog ate your hat" excuse and kept it.That does look nice, Rick.
The fella I made this hat for may or not get around to posting it here, but I'm so taken with his color choices that I thought throw it up here. He chose a Willow beaver felt from Winchester and paired that with a Smoke Gray ribbon treatment. I'm not capable of taking pictures that will do this hat justice, but it turned out to be a very classy combo.
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Thanks Brent. I liked yours so much I ordered one for myself. Just didn't get to keep it.Very nice, Rick. Willow is a wonderful color.
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I've always thought Willow would be a great color for a light weight, linerless summer version of a Playboy clone.The fella I made this hat for may or not get around to posting it here, but I'm so taken with his color choices that I thought throw it up here. He chose a Willow beaver felt from Winchester and paired that with a Smoke Gray ribbon treatment. I'm not capable of taking pictures that will do this hat justice, but it turned out to be a very classy combo.
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Great ideal HJ!I've always thought Willow would be a great color for a light weight, linerless summer version of a Playboy clone.
Let's talk. I'll send a PM in a bit.Great ideal HJ!
Great ideal HJ!
One of each please.Old car guys will remember this; in 1966 Chevrolet offered the Corvette in a color called Mosport Green. Willow reminds me somewhat of that color. It was a nice rich color but didn't sell very well. It wasn't racy looking enough for the Corvette, everyone wanted something like British Racing Green. If you own a big block coupe in Mosport Green today you can write your own ticket.
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In 1967 Chevrolet came out with their version of the green everyone wanted, called Goodwood Green. They sold a ton of cars & they are probably the most common color for 1967 even today.
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I'm following up from a post a few days ago with pictures of my new Phoenix granite beaver hat. Rick builds a fine hat - I am so pleased with all three he has taken the time to make for me!
The hat arrived very well packaged, with a nice hat box inside a heavier corrugated cardboard box. The workmanship is fantastic - soft hand, even finish, and an excellent job on the ribbon, sweatband, and liner. The dimensions and profile are just what I had asked for. The felt is a western body due to the size, so it is a little stiff, but Rick knows I prefer a stiffer hat that will hold its shape.
The color of the felt is pure gray, no brown at all as I have seen in some Winchester granite felts. I would describe it as a medium charcoal in most light, although it can also look very light gray in certain light. The ribbon shows more purple in the photos than it appears in most light; it is a faded "rose wine" color most of the time.
I think a previous photo posted by @Just A Hat Rack shows the true color pretty well:
Thanks, Rick, for another great hat!
I hope you all enjoy a peaceful Sunday,
Regan
The new hat looks great on you Regan. I hope you wear it in good health for many, many years to come.I'm following up from a post a few days ago with pictures of my new Phoenix granite beaver hat. Rick builds a fine hat - I am so pleased with all three he has taken the time to make for me!
The hat arrived very well packaged, with a nice hat box inside a heavier corrugated cardboard box. The workmanship is fantastic - soft hand, even finish, and an excellent job on the ribbon, sweatband, and liner. The dimensions and profile are just what I had asked for. The felt is a western body due to the size, so it is a little stiff, but Rick knows I prefer a stiffer hat that will hold its shape.
The color of the felt is pure gray, no brown at all as I have seen in some Winchester granite felts. I would describe it as a medium charcoal in most light, although it can also look very light gray in certain light. The ribbon shows more purple in the photos than it appears in most light; it is a faded "rose wine" color most of the time.
I think a previous photo posted by @Just A Hat Rack shows the true color pretty well:
Thanks, Rick, for another great hat!
I hope you all enjoy a peaceful Sunday,
Regan