Northwest Hats, Eugene, Ore.

Redfokker said:

Sorry this took so long, this navy felt is a challenge to photograph, and the longhair makes it harder. My trip to NW Hats in Eugene was just what the hat room needed. Another white box with a bespoke hat in it. I'm going to have to make two piles, it is getting kind of tippy

Mike was playing with a brushed longhair finish a while back on another visit and I fell in love. Navy beaver felt took this finish so well, it shines what ever way you turn. Smooth and luxurious to the touch. I had him do his magic on a Shark's Gill with 10 pleats and some extra detailing. I wanted a hat that just wouldn't be for special occasions, so a teardrop makes it a little less formal. Full 6" crown with 5 1/2ish at the crease. I also went with a wider 2 7/8" brim. I think this one will be a custom daily driver.

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Detail of the gills, in this light it looks black, weird.
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Woodtroll said:

Very nice, sir! I’m not usually a huge fan of the gilled ribbons but that treatment is really sharp. Thanks very much for sharing.

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Bill Hughes said:

Fantastic color, tall crown, wide brim, nicely detailed gills... Top Shelf

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Redfokker said:

Sorry this took so long, this navy felt is a challenge to photograph, and the longhair makes it harder. My trip to NW Hats in Eugene was just what the hat room needed. Another white box with a bespoke hat in it. I'm going to have to make two piles, it is getting kind of tippy

Mike was playing with a brushed longhair finish a while back on another visit and I fell in love. Navy beaver felt took this finish so well, it shines what ever way you turn. Smooth and luxurious to the touch. I had him do his magic on a Shark's Gill with 10 pleats and some extra detailing. I wanted a hat that just wouldn't be for special occasions, so a teardrop makes it a little less formal. Full 6" crown with 5 1/2ish at the crease. I also went with a wider 2 7/8" brim. I think this one will be a custom daily driver.

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Detail of the gills, in this light it looks black, weird.
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Redfokker said:

Sorry this took so long, this navy felt is a challenge to photograph, and the longhair makes it harder. My trip to NW Hats in Eugene was just what the hat room needed. Another white box with a bespoke hat in it. I'm going to have to make two piles, it is getting kind of tippy

Mike was playing with a brushed longhair finish a while back on another visit and I fell in love. Navy beaver felt took this finish so well, it shines what ever way you turn. Smooth and luxurious to the touch. I had him do his magic on a Shark's Gill with 10 pleats and some extra detailing. I wanted a hat that just wouldn't be for special occasions, so a teardrop makes it a little less formal. Full 6" crown with 5 1/2ish at the crease. I also went with a wider 2 7/8" brim. I think this one will be a custom daily driver.

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Detail of the gills, in this light it looks black, weird.
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Redfokker said:

It was a good day in Eugene visiting with Mike Miller. We finalized my design for my next creation. A navy long hair finish fedora. He has the body already prepared and it is marvelous! The sheen in all types of light is really something. He had a really cool coach hat (short top hat), had to try it on.

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DesertDan said:

WOW!
Red that is a fantastic hat! The dog ears on the gills is a great touch, Mike's ribbon work just keeps getting better and better!

Roger K. Congrats on the new hat! The double teardrop is a great look, I have one that Mike made for me that is featured on his website as the "Seeing Double" model dress hat.

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Roger K. said:

Can't wait to see when it's completed. That sheen is remarkable!

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Redfokker said:

Sorry this took so long, this navy felt is a challenge to photograph, and the longhair makes it harder. My trip to NW Hats in Eugene was just what the hat room needed. Another white box with a bespoke hat in it. I'm going to have to make two piles, it is getting kind of tippy

Mike was playing with a brushed longhair finish a while back on another visit and I fell in love. Navy beaver felt took this finish so well, it shines what ever way you turn. Smooth and luxurious to the touch. I had him do his magic on a Shark's Gill with 10 pleats and some extra detailing. I wanted a hat that just wouldn't be for special occasions, so a teardrop makes it a little less formal. Full 6" crown with 5 1/2ish at the crease. I also went with a wider 2 7/8" brim. I think this one will be a custom daily driver.

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Detail of the gills, in this light it looks black, weird.
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Redfokker said:

Sorry this took so long, this navy felt is a challenge to photograph, and the longhair makes it harder. My trip to NW Hats in Eugene was just what the hat room needed. Another white box with a bespoke hat in it. I'm going to have to make two piles, it is getting kind of tippy

Mike was playing with a brushed longhair finish a while back on another visit and I fell in love. Navy beaver felt took this finish so well, it shines what ever way you turn. Smooth and luxurious to the touch. I had him do his magic on a Shark's Gill with 10 pleats and some extra detailing. I wanted a hat that just wouldn't be for special occasions, so a teardrop makes it a little less formal. Full 6" crown with 5 1/2ish at the crease. I also went with a wider 2 7/8" brim. I think this one will be a custom daily driver.

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Daniele Tanto said:

Michael the hat of the NW is really very nice and the choice of colors and shargill ribbon superlative.
I'd like to have an equal one. If so I will make a change to the crown, I would see it better with a central crease, but it's just a detail. Bellissimo e bravissimo tu nella scelta e il cappellaio nella fattura!

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deadlyhandsome said:

Mike, the finish on that felt is breathtaking! I wholeheartedly agree with your dimensions too. What an absolutely wonderful hat. I’ll be looking for it in the My Blue Heaven thread too.


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Daniele Tanto said:

Michael the hat of the NW is really very nice and the choice of colors and shargill ribbon superlative.
I'd like to have an equal one. If so I will make a change to the crown, I would see it better with a central crease, but it's just a detail. Bellissimo e bravissimo tu nella scelta e il cappellaio nella fattura!

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IsaacRN said:

I just took ownership of this beauty. 100%Beaver with a long hair finish. This is my third purchase with Mike. Already back in queue for the next.

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