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Milan Mania
Nice hat FMH, grey Milan is one of my favorites. Is that the pug you bought for it or did Optimo put that on for you? Looks sharp. -
Reshaping a straw Open Road--can it be done?
I once worked for a place refurbishing western hats. We never took in a single straw hat for repair. I can not recall the product Resistol and Stetson use on their shunting, but if anyone has a tag from one let us know. If I am not mistaken it is a furniture varnish. -
The Cavanagh Club
Thats a pretty awesome score! You did a great job steaming, it looks great -
Sportster- '30s concentric stitching
RLK has a green one on the Post new hats page #1411. I'm not sure how to get the picture over here, but its sharp looking. -
Black Sheep Hat Works
Thanks for the kind words Mr. Coble, it was great to get to meet you and your wife. Working for nice folks like you is what makes this job so rewarding. Glad to hear you get such nice compliments on the hat, it looked great on you. Also wanted to thank everybody here for the great comments... -
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Post New Hats Here!
That pretty slick. A felt Milan look. How do you find the time to wear all these hats RLK? And have you chimed in on the "Most hats in a year" tread? Something tells me you might take the prize. Good form, keep them coming. -
Bound vs. Raw Edge Brim?
I ran across a Stetson Fedora in a shop outside of Seattle the other day that had in interesting treatment. The edge was bound in thread with a sort of blanket stitch, not whipstitched like a western and not welted. Fairly standard tread matching the felt. Wish I would have had a camera. I was... -
Roll out your Rollups.
Great post Josh, roll ups intrigue me and your photos are great. -
JFK's Cavanagh
I recall reading a story about John Cavanagh being a friend to the Kennedy family and that JFK carried a Cavanagh as more of a personal favor that any particular preference for the brand. Can any one chime in on that? -
Full Hat Collection Photographs Thread
Well if you're going to own a tricorn hat stealing it is respectable in my book. Pirate away good sir! -
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What is your favorite hatter company
:D Hey does TARGET count. My brother told me they make a really nice hat and that I should check 'em out.:D -
The Moustache
Remember that all it takes is time and a woman who will put up with the damn thing.- navarre
- Post #139
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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The Moustache
I sport a thinline handlebar and enjoy Firehouse Moustache Wax which can be found on line. I believe it is a beeswax base and doesn't set up too hard. For this reason in the hot weather I sometimes switch to Clubman, but in my area only natural(dries white) can be found which is a bit of a drag.- navarre
- Post #137
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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A Whippet with a thin ribbon??
I never understand the folks on ebay. I mean the guy bashed the hat backwards! I'm not sure if he is unscrupulous or just.... well, you I'm sure you get my drift. -
Hat ribbon questions
There are 3 vintage ribbons on ebay ight now. look up "Men'S Vintage Fedora Hat Ribbon" Petty sure thats not how to post that, but for what its worth. Brown , Blue and Black. -
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Stetson Fashion Collection 1940s Stratoliner Fur Felt Fedora Hat
Stratonliner Re introduced Just got emailed this from Hat Life: STETSON BRINGS BACK THE STRATOLINER HAT We just got the scoop on this new Stetson hat (from the 40's) from the hat man himself, Duane Dewsbury. Stetson re-introduced the Stetson Stratoliner Hat, originally created... -
The "Conformer Kit"
No Sweat, When I made my first hat I got some pointers from a fella in Utah who only did a small number of hats a year. At the time that was the only tool he used to fit customers heads and swore by it. I probably made a dozen hats that way and was more than happy with it before I got my first... -
The "Conformer Kit"
I agree with bendingoak, I use one as well, good but not great and if your only building a few hats they are not cost effective. Try using a flexible drafting curve ruler. They can be found any where art supplies are sold. They hold their shape. So you put it around your head press to the shape... -
Anyone ever seen a hat size 8 1/4 ???
I built a tight fitting cloche for a lady last year that was an 8 1/2, one big melon indeed. I looked like this wearing it. Looked good on her though. www.blacksheephatworks.com -
