Northwest Hats, Eugene, Ore.

• Jan 10, 2014

• #161

John Galt

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I think you misunderstood The Dane's post. I don't think he was saying the quality is low, and doubt if he would have a basis to say so. I think he was saying the market will bear more. my reading indicates that JBS started really making money when he priced his hats above the market & made them a status symbol.


"Faint hat never won fair lady."

 

• Jan 11, 2014

• #162

RJR

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Another satisfied customer of Mike's.He just finished one to my specs and I'm really impressed!

 

• Jan 11, 2014

• #163

Blackthorn

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RJR said:

Another satisfied customer of Mike's.He just finished one to my specs and I'm really impressed! View attachment 8264

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That's a nice looking hat!

 

• Jan 11, 2014

• #164

ManofKent

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Very nice.

 

• Jan 11, 2014

• #165

Preacher Man

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That is a nice looking hat. :eusa_clap

 

• Jan 17, 2014

• #166

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fedoralover

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Borsalino overhaul

This was a thin ribbon Borsy that really didn't have much character. I've already got several thin ribbon ones anyway so I had Mike put on a 2 inch black ribbon and a wide edge binding to give it a little more style.

fedorallover

 

• Jan 17, 2014

• #167

randooch

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Quite jaunty.

 

• Jan 25, 2014

• #168

ccc118

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I'm glad I found this thread, otherwise I wouldn't have heard about him. It looks like the word is spreading a bit as he's been posting a lot of his custom builds on Facebook lately. Definitely a great value for the prices he charges.

 

• Jan 25, 2014

• #169

Garrett

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Mike does great work and that Borso is an excellent example. Thanks for sharing!

 

• Jan 25, 2014

• #170

ManofKent

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Nice work on that Borso.

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #171

seabass

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I received this from Mike a month ago & I have been giving it a good workout
it has traveled afar, been squished, sat on, rained on, but can handle anything....pops back in shape EZ by hand

light weight beaver in granite
2 1/4'' brim 6''crown 2'' ribbon, no lining per my request but a sewn in tip in the crown
super soft felt with the old school squishy feel but retains it shape & brim flange well, very nice leather sweat band

I like fine tequila & fine fedoras,

Tequila Chamucos (anejo-aged),,,,try it if you can find it, you will thank me.....no lime or salt needed

Rebecca loves it

Mike does some outstanding brim binding & the rear seam is butted up flush.

Bow & Ribbon tack stitch's, if you can find them & that's a wide ribbon......show his pure attention to detail

Most important of all Fit is Perfect (from my measurements provided) conforms like butter on my 57 1/2mm long oval head.

che

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #172

randooch

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Gorgeous photo set, Che! Thanks for sharing the details of that fine lid, and for setting me on a quest for that tequila.

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #173

mrwilmoth

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Mike made me another fine straw, this time in a Boss of the Plains style!

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #174

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Che the hat's a beaut, and the background spectacular.
Cool BOTP Straw MR W.

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #175

seabass

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Randall its good smooth stuff but its gotta be anejo good luck & Gracias

mrwilmoth, that is a cool Boss o Plains straw.

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #176

ManofKent

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Nice hats gentlemen. I've put in my first order with Mike and can't wait.

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #177

Rogera

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Che, that lid is spectacular. Flawless ribbon work, I love it.

It's good to see the straws coming out again! Nice BOTP mrwilmoth!

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #178

mikespens

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Echo the above sentiments Che and mrwilmoth. Both outstanding lids in their own respects.

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #179

VTporkpie

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Those are some great looking hats sea bass and mrwilmoth, right hat right occasion. I drove to Eugene last weekend to place an order with Mike and he had some truly wonderful creations on hand. There were a couple ready to be mailed out that looked spectacular. Glad to see all these great pics!

 

• Feb 22, 2014

• #180

alanfgag

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mikespens said:

Echo the above sentiments Che and mrwilmoth. Both outstanding lids in their own respects.

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echo echo. :eusa_clap

Che, MrWilmoth, great hats and great photos.