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    Ribbon replacements & other haberslasheries

    Very nice, I have been browsing on eBay for a nice (r) hat that I have (Dobbs grey early 70's), and have noted some that I like, but the ribbons are not my style. I may get one, and try a ribbon replacement like what you have done, Joel
  2. J

    Portland Antique Show Find

    Very nice find. I am looking for a Dobb's or Knox twenty in that color, or a darker tan/brown. Seems the pickings are slim on eBay these days, Joel
  3. J

    porkpie to teardrop

    Yeah, I might just wait. My size is 7 3/8, and I am looking for a nice vintage hat in a darker brown shade, and found this porkpie hat that was in very nice condition, and from the era that I wanted. I will wait and see what price it goes for. Who knows, maybe a porkpie will look Ok on me...
  4. J

    porkpie to teardrop

    Hello all, I was wondering if a hat the is formed to a porkpie crease can be steamed out and re-formed to a teardrop? I have my eye on a hat, but it has a pretty solid porkpie crease, Thanks in advance, Joel
  5. J

    Hat size versus acceptability.

    Interesting thread, as I have just started wearing hats, and was wondering the same things as being addressed/asked here. Timely.. I enjoy certain styles of clothing, much is vintage. My thought is that as long as it was not to 'extreme' at the time, good taste is always in style. But, as...
  6. J

    New first vintage hat purchase

    Here is another questions. What would the cost be for a new hat today of the same quality of the used Dobbs hat (in the first post above) that I purchased? Thanks again for the posts, Joel
  7. J

    New first vintage hat purchase

    Well...I have always wanted a few good quality hats, but have never considered buying used. But I picked up a great quality suit (high rise holywood style) dating from the late 40's off of eBay, so I thought I would start looking for hats. I will see if I like this hat when it arrives...
  8. J

    New first vintage hat purchase

    Hello, I have enjoyed reading though this site. It quite interesting now that one can find a freindly board like this to research vinatage items. I purchased my first vintage hat on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310189608360&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT From...

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