Northwest Hats, Eugene, Ore.

[Bob Roberts]

Thanks for yer interest! No. Should be Friday.

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks for yer interest! No. Should be Friday.

Cool Looking forward to it!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Cool Looking forward to it!

You n me both bro.

 

[Rogera]

Was wondering the same thing, Rog.

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Asked and answered.

 

[FedOregon]

Boy, oh boy, I can't wait to see your head shots, either, Bob!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Boy, oh boy, I can't wait to see your head shots, either, Bob!

Thx. You will!

 

[Benzadmiral]

MIke has kindly sent me a couple of pics of the project he has for me:



I told him I especially liked the "cupping" (if that's the right word) of the rear brim. He's waiting on some leather bands, delivery of which has been held up by an ice storm -- so goes life in the Pacific Northwest, I guess! Once he has those, he'll work with me on which band I like in place of a traditional ribbon. I asked also that he swoop the front brim a bit, though I can probably work with it myself. It's modeled on this hat:

 

[Redfokker]

MIke has kindly sent me a couple of pics of the project he has for me:

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I told him I especially liked the "cupping" (if that's the right word) of the rear brim. He's waiting on some leather bands, delivery of which has been held up by an ice storm -- so goes life in the Pacific Northwest, I guess! Once he has those, he'll work with me on which band I like in place of a traditional ribbon. I asked also that he swoop the front brim a bit, though I can probably work with it myself. It's modeled on this hat:

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Looking good!! We are frozen solid out here. Even the UPS trucks have been hobbled. We will survive, 1" of snow completely devastates this region of the state. Mike will do you right. When I put off my custom to next month so my fellow loungers could possibly get their hats for Christmas, I didn't plan on snowmagedon!

 

[FedOregon]

It's the freezing rain that I hate. I've got new studded tires on the cars, so not hobbled here until I'm clipped by someone speeding around on worn out highway tires...

Nice hat by Mike! You went with western weight felt, is that right?

 

[Benzadmiral]

It's the freezing rain that I hate. I've got new studded tires on the cars, so not hobbled here until I'm clipped by someone speeding around on worn out highway tires...

Nice hat by Mike! You went with western weight felt, is that right?

No, I believe it's a lightweight felt -- not truly summer weight or featherweight, as he said he didn't have those kinds of felts, but something a little lighter that he would shave down a bit. No liner, just his trademark tip. The idea would be to have a lid I can wear a little more than 2-3 months a year in this foul swamp.

 

[RJR]

MIke has kindly sent me a couple of pics of the project he has for me:

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I told him I especially liked the "cupping" (if that's the right word) of the rear brim. He's waiting on some leather bands, delivery of which has been held up by an ice storm -- so goes life in the Pacific Northwest, I guess! Once he has those, he'll work with me on which band I like in place of a traditional ribbon. I asked also that he swoop the front brim a bit, though I can probably work with it myself. It's modeled on this hat:

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That will be nice!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Northwest Hat Co. Vintage hat body early 1950's. 3 inch whipstitch brim treatment done a bit deeper and wider then Mikes usual whipstich. 6 inch open crown creased and pinched by Mike to centerdent with fairly narrow pinches. 12 linge dark burgundy ribbon with matching burgundy whipstich thread. This hat is light as a feather.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Northwest Hat Co

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[FedOregon]

Northwest Hat Co. Vintage hat body early 1950's. 3 inch whipstitch brim treatment done a bit deeper and wider then Mikes usual whipstich. 6 inch open crown creased and pinched by Mike to centerdent with fairly narrow pinches. 12 linge dark burgundy ribbon with matching burgundy whipstich thread. This hat is light as a feather. View attachment 62876 View attachment 62877 View attachment 62878 View attachment 62879

Darn it, Bob, that is one special hat! "Thou shalt not covet, Thou shalt not covet, Thou shalt not covet, Thou shalt not covet, Thou shalt not covet........................

 

[DJH]

Very nice, Bob. I love the ribbon and the brim treatment. Nice crease too!

Very special hat.


Cheers!
David

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Northwest Hat Co. Vintage hat body early 1950's. 3 inch whipstitch brim treatment done a bit deeper and wider then Mikes usual whipstich. 6 inch open crown creased and pinched by Mike to centerdent with fairly narrow pinches. 12 linge dark burgundy ribbon with matching burgundy whipstich thread. This hat is light as a feather. View attachment 62876 View attachment 62877 View attachment 62878 View attachment 62879

Does your mom & sis know you're playing with your Christmas present already?

 

[Frunobulax]

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How did you settle on that body? Did NW Suggest it, or did you ask if they had something? Does he have any more vintage bodies?


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Does your mom & sis know you're playing with your Christmas present already?

Lol. Yes Jack. I opened it up yesterday and told them about having to post here on the lounge. They gave me a 3 day grace period. Sunday it goes back under the tree.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Very nice, Bob. I love the ribbon and the brim treatment. Nice crease too!

Very special hat.


Cheers!
David

Thanks David. Wanted a bit narrower ribbon and showed Mike some pics of creases I was liking.