Herbert Johnson Seaplane Beaver

[Chose Poorly]

Thought I’d take everybody on another journey with me while Michelle works on my hat. I have to say, this “Seaplane Beaver” felt is a true chameleon. I can’t wait to see it in person!

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(I decided to go with the regal purple liner, by the way)

[mark seven]

that looks really nice! i love seeing making of pics of hats on the block-she's going to be a beaut!

[tubasthebest]

I can’t wait to see how it turns out!

[Michaelson]

It’s brown…..

[Chose Poorly]

It’s brown…..

You’re right. It is brown.

It’s just also grey.

And tan.

[jlee562]

slightly OT, but; wow, Michelle is using the same hand made rounding Jack I have. These are made by a Fedora Lounge member (and hatmaker).

[Chose Poorly]

Added a few more photos courtesy of Michelle that seem to capture the “true” grey color a little better.

[Chose Poorly]

Ribbonwork, shaping and liner are done. Now on to shipping!
https://imgur.com/a/hUkWlUh

[Chose Poorly]

Hat arrived today. Only snapped a couple of quick pics as the light was fading, and so am I. Haha.

But initial impression is that it’s a gorgeous lid and it’s going to get a lot of wear, especially when I’m not in gear.

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[IJJTM]

Looks pretty awesome, the color of it amazes me from picture to picture.

[tubasthebest]

I agree such a fascinating color! It’s a great looking hat! I’m pretty sure this is the first of its kind from HJ to be posted to the forum.

[Charybdis]

Sweet!! That looks like one nice lid. Congrats!

[Chose Poorly]

Thanks guys! I just uploaded a few more pics and a couple of videos of me moving around through various lighting scenarios at work. I really dig this hat, and can’t compliment Michelle’s craftsmanship and customer service enough. She’s the best of the best.

This is likely going to become a daily wear item for me. I'm about to throw it into the ring with the damp, frigid Vancouver winter for a few days. Trial by fire... or ice I guess.

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