Phoenix Hat Company

deadlyhandsome said:

My Phoenix in dark moss was a bit of an adventure. I wanted a deep purple/plum colored binding and crown ribbon. Rick gave me what I asked for, but not what I wanted...I didn’t do a very good job articulating what I was after (see the hat further back in this thread). Rick offered to fix it and make it how I wanted it. You don’t get a real feel for a hatter when everything is going right, but when there is a hiccup you get to see the mettle of the man. Rick went above and beyond to make me the hat I wanted. Neither he nor I could find the color of ribbon I wanted so Rick dyed his own ribbon. It still not quite dark enough so Rick over-dyed it with black. He didn’t stop until it was what I was after. It’s a wonderful hat and I’ll treasure it all the more due to it’s difficult birth.

100% Winchester beaver dark moss.
The brim is approximately 2 3/4” wide.
The crown is just shy of 6” high.
A slightly less ostentatious Tumwater style triple bow.

The hat is evenly pounced and has a great hand. The felt is a bit stiff, but I like it that way and I have no doubt that it will mellow over time. The fit is perfect and my long oval head can’t even tell I’m still wearing it after giving it an hour to mold to me. This hat just feels like it will last a lifetime. Thank you, Rick!






Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Click to expand...

Robieman said:

I think that ribbon really sets that hat off! It came out great. My wife keeps wanting me to get a dark green hat, and I've been resisting. I would have a hard time convincing her (or myself now), that it would not be a good look, after seeing yours. Well done on the color combination, and well done to Rick.

Click to expand...

deadlyhandsome said:

My Phoenix in dark moss was a bit of an adventure. I wanted a deep purple/plum colored binding and crown ribbon. Rick gave me what I asked for, but not what I wanted...I didn’t do a very good job articulating what I was after (see the hat further back in this thread). Rick offered to fix it and make it how I wanted it. You don’t get a real feel for a hatter when everything is going right, but when there is a hiccup you get to see the mettle of the man. Rick went above and beyond to make me the hat I wanted. Neither he nor I could find the color of ribbon I wanted so Rick dyed his own ribbon. It still not quite dark enough so Rick over-dyed it with black. He didn’t stop until it was what I was after. It’s a wonderful hat and I’ll treasure it all the more due to it’s difficult birth.

100% Winchester beaver dark moss.
The brim is approximately 2 3/4” wide.
The crown is just shy of 6” high.
A slightly less ostentatious Tumwater style triple bow.

The hat is evenly pounced and has a great hand. The felt is a bit stiff, but I like it that way and I have no doubt that it will mellow over time. The fit is perfect and my long oval head can’t even tell I’m still wearing it after giving it an hour to mold to me. This hat just feels like it will last a lifetime. Thank you, Rick!






Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Click to expand...

deadlyhandsome said:

Whatever you do, keep that woman! Anyone who has a wife who wants him to get more hats has my envy!

I have several green hats and I find them versatile and easy to wear. You can go with a safe choice for ribbon: tone-on-tone, charcoal, etc., but I sometimes like a pop of color.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Click to expand...

humanshoes said:

You're more than welcome Brent. The hat looks great on you. I appreciate the fact that this one forced me outside of my comfort zone. I try to learn and grow with each hat I make and your dark moss definitely provided me with that opportunity. Wear it in good health my friend.

Click to expand...

humanshoes said:

I've have to tell you Ryan, I'm liking that color combination more and more. Most likely will have to be a copy of it hanging on my personal hat rack.

Click to expand...

deadlyhandsome said:

My Phoenix in dark moss was a bit of an adventure. I wanted a deep purple/plum colored binding and crown ribbon. Rick gave me what I asked for, but not what I wanted...I didn’t do a very good job articulating what I was after (see the hat further back in this thread). Rick offered to fix it and make it how I wanted it. You don’t get a real feel for a hatter when everything is going right, but when there is a hiccup you get to see the mettle of the man. Rick went above and beyond to make me the hat I wanted. Neither he nor I could find the color of ribbon I wanted so Rick dyed his own ribbon. It still not quite dark enough so Rick over-dyed it with black. He didn’t stop until it was what I was after. It’s a wonderful hat and I’ll treasure it all the more due to it’s difficult birth.

100% Winchester beaver dark moss.
The brim is approximately 2 3/4” wide.
The crown is just shy of 6” high.
A slightly less ostentatious Tumwater style triple bow.

The hat is evenly pounced and has a great hand. The felt is a bit stiff, but I like it that way and I have no doubt that it will mellow over time. The fit is perfect and my long oval head can’t even tell I’m still wearing it after giving it an hour to mold to me. This hat just feels like it will last a lifetime. Thank you, Rick!






Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Click to expand...

Just A Hat Rack said:

Thanks Rick. I have to be honest in that I really wasn't sure how the gray/red color combo was going to turn out when all was said and done. I've seen it used in many fashions, but never on a brimmed hat. I've seen gray/burgundy hats and liked those, so I figured it had to work. Needless to say, it exceeded my expectations. I've received numerous compliments on it in public. If you ever decide to make a clone, be sure to post pics!

Click to expand...

deadlyhandsome said:

My Phoenix in dark moss was a bit of an adventure. I wanted a deep purple/plum colored binding and crown ribbon. Rick gave me what I asked for, but not what I wanted...I didn’t do a very good job articulating what I was after (see the hat further back in this thread). Rick offered to fix it and make it how I wanted it. You don’t get a real feel for a hatter when everything is going right, but when there is a hiccup you get to see the mettle of the man. Rick went above and beyond to make me the hat I wanted. Neither he nor I could find the color of ribbon I wanted so Rick dyed his own ribbon. It still not quite dark enough so Rick over-dyed it with black. He didn’t stop until it was what I was after. It’s a wonderful hat and I’ll treasure it all the more due to it’s difficult birth.

100% Winchester beaver dark moss.
The brim is approximately 2 3/4” wide.
The crown is just shy of 6” high.
A slightly less ostentatious Tumwater style triple bow.

The hat is evenly pounced and has a great hand. The felt is a bit stiff, but I like it that way and I have no doubt that it will mellow over time. The fit is perfect and my long oval head can’t even tell I’m still wearing it after giving it an hour to mold to me. This hat just feels like it will last a lifetime. Thank you, Rick!

Click to expand...

Just A Hat Rack said:

I attached a photo that is a better depiction of the general color of the hat. I would describe it as a medium toned gray. It may appear darker or lighter depending on the lighting conditions. Thank you for the compliments!

Click to expand...

Woodtroll said:

Very nice, Brent! I really like the muted/overdyed ribbon against that green felt - that is sharp! Rick makes a fine hat.

Click to expand...

Woodtroll said:

Very nice, Brent! I really like the muted/overdyed ribbon against that green felt - that is sharp! Rick makes a fine hat.

Click to expand...

Woodtroll said:

I like that color combination better every time I see it! Rick is working on a granite for me too, and the ribbon I sent him is a similar tone but not as bright. Thanks for taking the time to post - it makes me want to call Rick up and and offer him a bribe to move me up in the queue!

Click to expand...

humanshoes said:

P.S. It seems I'm always playing catch up, but your granite is just around the corner.

Click to expand...

Woodtroll said:

Not to worry, Rick, I think most folks on this board know that good things take time. I trust you to take your time to turn out a great hat. But if you ever reconsider bribery, I will make the check out to the "Humanshoes Hats for Humanity Mobile Hat Shop Fund" if it makes you feel better!

Click to expand...

deadlyhandsome said:

This is the style of hat I’m considering for my dark green* Nutria hat.

This is the color of the felt (much darker than the finished hat above):

I’m not sure if the hat body is big enough to accommodate me as I’d need a tall crown and lots of brim. Anyway, I’m thinking about ribbon colors and widths. Any ideas? Right now I’m leaning towards 7/8 to 1” in black with a frayed bow.

* I “borrowed” this photo from somebody here at the Lounge. I hope you don’t mind.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Click to expand...

deadlyhandsome said:

This is the style of hat I’m considering for my dark green* Nutria hat.

This is the color of the felt (much darker than the finished hat above):

I’m not sure if the hat body is big enough to accommodate me as I’d need a tall crown and lots of brim. Anyway, I’m thinking about ribbon colors and widths. Any ideas? Right now I’m leaning towards 7/8 to 1” in black with a frayed bow.

* I “borrowed” this photo from somebody here at the Lounge. I hope you don’t mind.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Click to expand...

deadlyhandsome said:

This is the style of hat I’m considering for my dark green* Nutria hat.

This is the color of the felt (much darker than the finished hat above):

I’m not sure if the hat body is big enough to accommodate me as I’d need a tall crown and lots of brim. Anyway, I’m thinking about ribbon colors and widths. Any ideas? Right now I’m leaning towards 7/8 to 1” in black with a frayed bow.

* I “borrowed” this photo from somebody here at the Lounge. I hope you don’t mind.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Click to expand...

deadlyhandsome said:

My Phoenix in dark moss was a bit of an adventure. I wanted a deep purple/plum colored binding and crown ribbon. Rick gave me what I asked for, but not what I wanted...I didn’t do a very good job articulating what I was after (see the hat further back in this thread). Rick offered to fix it and make it how I wanted it. You don’t get a real feel for a hatter when everything is going right, but when there is a hiccup you get to see the mettle of the man. Rick went above and beyond to make me the hat I wanted. Neither he nor I could find the color of ribbon I wanted so Rick dyed his own ribbon. It still not quite dark enough so Rick over-dyed it with black. He didn’t stop until it was what I was after. It’s a wonderful hat and I’ll treasure it all the more due to it’s difficult birth.

100% Winchester beaver dark moss.
The brim is approximately 2 3/4” wide.
The crown is just shy of 6” high.
A slightly less ostentatious Tumwater style triple bow.

The hat is evenly pounced and has a great hand. The felt is a bit stiff, but I like it that way and I have no doubt that it will mellow over time. The fit is perfect and my long oval head can’t even tell I’m still wearing it after giving it an hour to mold to me. This hat just feels like it will last a lifetime. Thank you, Rick!






Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Click to expand...