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Post New Hats Here!
Thanks hatophile, I have not tried jwalls yet but I know he does great things. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
AL: That Optimo Silverbelly brings a tear to my eye. Wonderful. -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Thanks, that was an interesting read. I am assuming that the Argentine rabbit hair that is referred to is actually a breed of rabbit called Rex. I have some experience with these skins. I have found out that there is a huge difference between Rex rabbit fur from Argentina and Rex from other... -
Post New Hats Here!
Thanks Iyor, I believe I get the most bang for the buck with Gary. -
Post New Hats Here!
I just got these from Gary White: Very light brown/taupe color, 100% Beaver, Cavanagh Edge. 5 inches exactly open crowned with a 2 1/8 inch brim. </table> Dark Blue, 5 inches exactly open crowned, with a 2 1/8 inch brim. Long haired, trimmed with Luring grease added. -
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Gary White-The Custom Hatter
Thanks Alan. Here are two more that I just received last week from Gary. Very light brown/taupe color, 100% Beaver, Cavanagh Edge. 5 inches exactly open crowned with a 2 1/8 inch brim. </table> Dark Blue, 5 inches exactly open crowned, with a 2 1/8 inch brim. Long haired, trimmed with... -
Beaver Fur Felt
I am not sure if Fepsa in Portugal sells hat bodies, but I can attest that they will sell you loose bleached beaver fur. I bought 5 lbs. from them. Rather expensive to import. Their website is: http://www.cortadoria.pt/ Contact: nuno.oliveira.figueiredo@cortadoria.pt Nuno speaks English. -
Tackling the block... and flange
Alan, great job! You made the right choice to use a block and flange. That hat stretcher would surely pop some stitches on a thin vintage borso. A newly made block and flange set costs around $500.00. Ebay has used ones that occasionally are worth something. There is a tool for removing the... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
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What is pouncing powder or finishing powder?
I finally got around to reading the latest Optimo Newsletter. In it he writes: "Using powders means they continue to put the byproduct of the hat into the hat." Could it be that a hat of that same color is finely ground and sparingly mixed with another even finer product (fuller's Earth?) to... -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Jeff: I love those bowlers/derby's you wear. Here is one I like, it is I THINK from the movie Around the world in 80 days (not the 1956 version?). Here is one I made-beaver-, it is my rain hat. We had 3" of snow this morning and still coming down. You gotta love Vermont. In the background... -
Western, anyone?
I admire your creativity. Can you walk through a doorwell wearing that one? :):eusa_clap -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
AL: yes Sir! Optimo makes a hat like no other. I wear it on very special occasions, or sometimes just around the house to have it melt onto my head. I don't know how they do it. Gary White is sending me 2 more next week he said. One is a taupe cavanagh (I got his last cav. he has in my size)... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
AL: If you ever get tired of that Optimo Silverbelly, let me know. Smooth! This is a wool felted hat. It came out pretty good. The felted edge is ALMOST perfect. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
It's been a while since my last visit. Too many outstanding hats and names to mention. I'll just say, it warms my heart to see them all. Here is one I made and am wearing today. I just noticed...my wool chocolate chip cookie coasters in the picture ....Having fun with wool -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Alan, if I saw someone wearing that hat and jacket, it would instantly command respect. Now you are ready to go do great things. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Scotty, you live up to your name with that fedora - you ROCK! Fletch: I think the hat looks better on you. It is too small for him. :) Lefty: Your wife always has panache. Even her simple hats/chapeaus look great. Nice pic of the fungus amungus. And finally AL: my buddy, I know I am not... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Great photos, all! AL: I stand in awe of your summer hat. Also, the picture of the ducks in the muck looks great. It has me thinking of making a felted portrait of it. Great subject matter. Thanks for sharing AL and others. -
The Cavanagh Club
Alan, good score. The edge is nice and crisp. I love those cavanagh edges. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
The Good: That hat suits you well. The brim job was a good idea. I can see why it is your favorite.
