I don’t usually buy “modern” felt hats, so I must’ve gotten this one cheap; too long ago for me to remember.
Plus it’s a size 7 1/2, but it ended up shrinking and fits like a 7 1/4+
Thanks, Steve!
Yes, I’m enjoying the new shop. I’m not in the business of working on other folks hats at this time, but still do plenty of hat work and wish I’d have built this room much earlier.
Was talking with my good friend Jonathan about this hat and he opined that judging by the union...
An eBay Demon two hat/1 box lot BIN $55 per hat if you count the hat box as free.
Included extra photos of the box, since these seem to be more rare. A year ago I sold a DH box missing its original lid so I built one for it, and sold for $125, so this one should do a good bit better.
The...
Thanks, Louis!
I came by one with an unmatched hat a year ago that was missing a lid so I made one. Still sold on eBay for $125! Buyer was happy to have found it.
Thanks, David!
LOL! This devil isn’t all bad. At least that’s what Mom says.
I have generous side, somewheres.
Don’t know a thing about this foreign hat, except it looks great and is well made.
Jonathan says it’s probably something Steve and Stefan @Steve1857 @steur could shed light on.
Plus: a few pics of my freshly built hat shop. Was working in different rooms of the house. This dedicated space...
This eBay BIN of $115 was a two hat lot snag (with perfect condition hat box) and….might just barely almost be considered somewhat of a victory…kind of? :-)
Well thank you, bro! Appreciate the confidence boost, and back at ya!
Takes one to know one type of thing.
We see folks wearin cheap, knockoff fedoras on modern TV commercials/shows and think, “Man, if they only knew how bad they look in them sad things and instead knew how authentic vintage...
No. 1 Quality I’m guessing to be from the early 40s. Reblocked and reflanged with a bit of curl added to the 1/8” bound brim.
Favorite Western.
Should’ve dusted the thing after sewin it back together. :-)
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.