Phoenix Hat Company

deadlyhandsome · Dec 7, 2019

thundurchasur said:
That's bright! Internet browsers aren't color managed so it's always going to be difficult to get accurate colors online. Add to that the fact that most people don't bother, or know about, white balancing their cameras/phones (WB). For accurate photos, it's best to photograph in natural, indirect light and put something white in the photo because it makes it easy to go back and color correct.

The colors are accurate. The purple was...purple. If you read more of the thread you’ll see the Rick remade the hat for me with colors more like what I had in mind.

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Tukwila · Dec 7, 2019

belfastboy said:
The pastry roller belongs to my wife and is an excellent tool to put in the centre dent bash! The hard part is sneaking it out and back into the kitchen. Rick did an excellent job of fulfilling my vision for what is (was) to be my last hat. I figured I would top the collection with the mink/beaver blend and call it a day. However I decided to get Rick to make one last hat for me out of a Tonak antelope finish in a somewhat unique style (at least for me)...stay tuned as it is a January delivery.

The family now has 4 of Rick's creations in the home, 3 for me and 1 for my wife. I can say that his hat making skills are an equal to my other customs from 8 other custom makers. Thank you, Rick.

How about a family pic of the 4 hats?

Very nice indeed! I apologize, but this old laptop is getting worse with color display... is the beaver/mink felt a gray hue? What colors are the crown ribbon and brim binding?

thundurchasur · Dec 7, 2019

belfastboy said:
The family now has 4 of Rick's creations in the home. . .

Great looking hat!

thundurchasur · Dec 7, 2019

deadlyhandsome said:
The colors are accurate. The purple was...purple. If you read more of the thread you’ll see the Rick remade the hat for me with colors more like what I had in mind.

I could see that colors were accurate. I did read it and got all that. As a retired photographer, I thought I'd offer some tips for getting more accurate color photos.

humanshoes · Dec 7, 2019

belfastboy said:
The pastry roller belongs to my wife and is an excellent tool to put in the centre dent bash! The hard part is sneaking it out and back into the kitchen. Rick did an excellent job of fulfilling my vision for what is (was) to be my last hat. I figured I would top the collection with the mink/beaver blend and call it a day. However I decided to get Rick to make one last hat for me out of a Tonak antelope finish in a somewhat unique style (at least for me)...stay tuned as it is a January delivery.

The family now has 4 of Rick's creations in the home, 3 for me and 1 for my wife. I can say that his hat making skills are an equal to my other customs from 8 other custom makers. Thank you, Rick.

Thanks for the kind words bb. I've thoroughly enjoyed making hats for you and your lovely wife.

humanshoes · Dec 7, 2019

thundurchasur said:
I could see that colors were accurate. I did read it and got all that. As a retired photographer, I thought I'd offer some tips for getting more accurate color photos.

I appreciate the tips thunderchasur.

humanshoes · Dec 7, 2019

deadlyhandsome said:
The colors are accurate. The purple was...purple. If you read more of the thread you’ll see the Rick remade the hat for me with colors more like what I had in mind.

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You know Brent, I still kind of miss that original purple trimmed hat. I still have plenty of that ribbon on the shelf and may decide to unleash my inner "Prince" someday. At any rate, it'll always be a good story to tell about the best of intentions going horribly wrong. Hah!

belfastboy · Dec 7, 2019

Tukwila said:
How about a family pic of the 4 hats?

Very nice indeed! I apologize, but this old laptop is getting worse with color display... is the beaver/mink felt a gray hue? What colors are the crown ribbon and brim binding?

It is a Winchester natural...a bit lighter than my one other natural. It has a silverbelly brim binding with a Serpent colour on the bow...light briwn with a slight green undertone. All in all a monochrome look.

deadlyhandsome · Dec 17, 2019

Hey, Rick, when you get around to making a 2020 price list can you please include prices for nutria too? Thanks!

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belfastboy · Dec 17, 2019

deadlyhandsome said:
Hey, Rick, when you get around to making a 2020 price list can you please include prices for nutria too? Thanks!

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Be prepared to be shocked!

deadlyhandsome · Dec 17, 2019

belfastboy said:
Be prepared to be shocked!

Well that’s not what I wanted to hear.

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humanshoes · Dec 17, 2019

deadlyhandsome said:
Hey, Rick, when you get around to making a 2020 price list can you please include prices for nutria too? Thanks!

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Will do Brent. I haven't made one yet, but I hope to be able to thin that felt out considerably without encountering the dreaded shellac core that is present in our domestic felts. I was disappointed to see that the nutria bodies went from 180 to 220 grams, but I'm also grateful that to be able to get them at all.

Tukwila · Dec 17, 2019

Maybe a Nutria Raw Boss Edge? Hmmmmmmm...

humanshoes · Dec 17, 2019

Tukwila said:
Maybe a Nutria Raw Boss Edge? Hmmmmmmm...

My thoughts exactly Tuk.

humanshoes · Dec 31, 2019

Happy New Year's wishes to all my friends here on the Fedora Lounge. May you have a happy and healthy 2020 and remain steadfast in all your resolutions. My sincere thanks to each and every one of you for helping to make 2019 a wonderful year to be a "hat guy". Just please, whatever else you do, don't end up like this guy...

Woodtroll · Dec 31, 2019

And a happy New Year to you as well, Rick. We appreciate you too!

humanshoes · Jan 1, 2020

Woodtroll said:
And a happy New Year to you as well, Rick. We appreciate you too!

Thanks Regan! Happy New Year to you and yours.

Tukwila · Jan 1, 2020

humanshoes said:
Happy New Year's wishes to all my friends here on the Fedora Lounge. May you have a happy and healthy 2020 and remain steadfast in all your resolutions. My sincere thanks to each and every one of you for helping to make 2019 a wonderful year to be a "hat guy". Just please, whatever else you do, don't end up like this guy...

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Happy New Year, Rick. A wonderful, prosperous 2020 to you and your loved ones.

humanshoes · Jan 1, 2020

Tukwila said:
Happy New Year, Rick. A wonderful, prosperous 2020 to you and your loved ones.

Thank you Tuk. And the same to you and yours.

humanshoes · Jan 1, 2020

The new 3D printed hat block from Randal Alan arrived just after Christmas and I finally found a minute to soak and stretch an old hat body on it to see how well it will perform. First of all, let me say that Randal was very accommodating and pleasant to deal with. I told him that I was interested in a "Boss of the Plains" style block with a 4 1/4" crown height and that's exactly what he delivered. His blocks are made exactly to size so one must order one size up to allow for sweatband installation. Weighing in at 1lb 6oz with the appropriate spinner and finger holes in the bottom the block is easy to handle and seems quite durable. I did notice the decal flaws and others may be concerned by this, but I'm not. I'm only interested in the long term performance. I'll post more when I have time to get to the ironing stage, which will be the true test, but so far I'm pretty impressed with this little block.

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