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Northwest Hats, Eugene, Ore.

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Mike is the man, just saying. He's done three Westerns for me, and I'm sure I'll end up ordering more. In fact, the first one I ever ordered to spec he ended up liking so much he put it as an available model on his site. It's the Jackson model. I'll try to post pics of the others when I get a chance.
I have lost track but I think I have 9 of Mike's creations. He has nailed everyone to perfection.
 

Rmccamey

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Central Texas
I have several of Mike's hats - and a special one in the queue - and they are all fantastic. I have not seen anyone else do a D'Orsay curl that is so close to the original.


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Mike is the man, just saying. He's done three Westerns for me, and I'm sure I'll end up ordering more. In fact, the first one I ever ordered to spec he ended up liking so much he put it as an available model on his site. It's the Jackson model. I'll try to post pics of the others when I get a chance.
 

Rmccamey

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Central Texas

Bill Hughes

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Location
North Texas
This is the a Brent Black I won on eBay a while back. It was supposed to be a 7 1/8 but turned out to be a 6 7/8. I sent it to Mike to size and replace the ribbon. I also had him change the brim to be curled on the sides and back.

Specs:
Brim: 2 3/4" front, 2 5/8" sides & back curled, 3" sides & back when flat
Crown: 3 7/8"
Ribbon: 1"
Weave Count: 450 WPI

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Short Balding Guy

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Location
Minnesota, USA
I have several of Mike's hats - and a special one in the queue - and they are all fantastic. I have not seen anyone else do a D'Orsay curl that is so close to the original.


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That is a drop dead gorgeous hat. The picture shows felt that I would like to reach out and touch. Congrats.

Finally getting around to taking pictures of my lates two from Mike.
This is the first of five blanks.

Specs:
Brim: 2 1/2" front, 2 5/8" sides & back
Crown: 4 3/8" front, 3 7/8" back
Ribbon: 1"
Weave Count: 484 WPI

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Bill your collection of straws is truly fantastic. Bring on some warm Texas weather . I have copied the green ribboned hat into my "Dream file."

Congrats sir.
 
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Location
Central California
This Montecresti Semi Calado rrived today. The ribbon is a royal blue color. I wanted a bright color ribbon and would have preferred it a bit wider but this was the best I could find.

Specs:
Brim: 2 7/8" front, 2 3/4" sides & back curled
Crown: 3 7/8"
Ribbon: 11/16" vintage royal blue
Weave Count: 600 WPI

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Stunning! Can you even find the supposed flaw?
 

Rmccamey

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Location
Central Texas
This Montecresti Semi Calado rrived today. The ribbon is a royal blue color. I wanted a bright color ribbon and would have preferred it a bit wider but this was the best I could find.

Specs:
Brim: 2 7/8" front, 2 3/4" sides & back curled
Crown: 3 7/8"
Ribbon: 11/16" vintage royal blue
Weave Count: 600 WPI

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Ok, Bill, it's time for you to have your own thread. Your hats are out classing the rest of us by a wide margin!
 

Yamahana

Practically Family
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992
Location
Buckeye, Arizona
This Montecresti Semi Calado rrived today. The ribbon is a royal blue color. I wanted a bright color ribbon and would have preferred it a bit wider but this was the best I could find.

Specs:
Brim: 2 7/8" front, 2 3/4" sides & back curled
Crown: 3 7/8"
Ribbon: 11/16" vintage royal blue
Weave Count: 600 WPI

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Top notch Mr Bill! Great proportions and I really like the color of the straw itself.
 

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