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  1. Cordite Blues

    ratio for oval-ness?

    thanks, zetwal just what I was looking for. thanks again. Cordite Blues
  2. Cordite Blues

    ratio for oval-ness?

    Greetings: Are there accepted ratios (length-to-width) for determining if a wearer is a wide oval, standard oval, or long oval? I would suspect that in considering hats like a straw boater or a bowler it would be helpful to have a sense what the terms mean -- not much give in some of...
  3. Cordite Blues

    The Three Stooges

    Moe, Larry, the cheese! Thanks. Seems to me I recall Curly wearing a skunk skin cap, complete with a rising tail. Perhaps a little too silly for this group, but it brings a smile to my face 50+ years after I first saw the episode.lol CB.
  4. Cordite Blues

    The Three Stooges

    fedoras, and more Derbys, toppers, fedoras, newsboys, all were marvelous. CB
  5. Cordite Blues

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    ouch easy, big fella. CB
  7. Cordite Blues

    Hat Jack vs other stretchers?

    thanks, Bill Bill: The pics, along with your excellent description, should get me started. Thanks. CB
  8. Cordite Blues

    Hat Jack vs other stretchers?

    stretch indeed You, sir, are too kind. I'm still the stuff of my mother's nightmares, even 57+ years after my delivery. :eusa_doh: Pics would be great, when you get them. Thank you. Cordite Blues
  9. Cordite Blues

    Hat Jack vs other stretchers?

    yup, me too Round and round it goes. I thought it was my browser. Cordite Blues
  10. Cordite Blues

    Hat Jack vs other stretchers?

    looks like it might work.... I'm liking the one on the lower left. It appears that as the length is increased, so is the width. What brand is it, or your source, or do all of the typical 4-way stretchers work like that? Thanks for the pics, BW. CB
  11. Cordite Blues

    Hat Jack vs other stretchers?

    images appreciated, if you can How do the sides expand while expanding the ends? Are there two screws, one for length and one for width? CB
  13. Cordite Blues

    Hat Jack vs other stretchers?

    All of the 4-way hat stretchers I've found end at 7 1/2 -- still too small for yours truly Bunsen Honeydew. Could a clever lad glue strips of thin balsa(?) wood on the outside of the form's four pieces and gain the necessary extra needed? I've not seen this suggested among the numerous threads...
  14. Cordite Blues

    Homburg advice

    likely candidates The curl of which I speak is the entire brim, not the edge roll. Further research has turned up a couple of possibilities: the Winston and the Banker at Millers. The Hesse and the Deans are more upswept than I like...
  15. Cordite Blues

    Homburg advice

    I would be interested in your impressions once it arrives. I'm pretty well decided on either black or grey, but I'd like to see it on someone's head for overall shape. Can a modern hat be steamed and the brim relaxed a little? As I mentioned, the tight curl brim doesn't do much for me...
  16. Cordite Blues

    Homburg advice

    missed it in my hunt No doubt reflecting my search skills more than availability of choices. Thanks for the tip on the Lagomarsino. CB
  17. Cordite Blues

    Homburg advice

    I am a new member of the forum tho I've lurked for awhile. I am in the market for a Homburg (black or dove gray) and have seen many on-line. I've read the 'Homburg' thread. I have a 7 3/4" noggin and find many of the choices don't go that large. I also much prefer a wider-brimmed style and...
  19. Cordite Blues

    Boater assistance

    thanks Thanks for the sites and the advice. I'm still making up my mind between a 2" or 3" brim. The stingier ones seem to more available. Thanks again, gentlemen. CB
  20. Cordite Blues

    Boater assistance

    Hi: I am a new member of TFL and this my first post. I've enjoyed reading many of the historical posts, and have learned a lot. I am considering the purchase of a straw boater for the summer and need advice on brands and sources. I have a relatively large-sized head (7 3/4) and have...
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