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  1. Guardian Enzo

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Heh, thanks Frunobulax, you buy the ticket and I'll be there. So here's my question - how much steam? And how vigorously do I brush? I'm going to have to go buy a brush in the first place, but the general consensus seems to be that an unused shoe brush is fine for the purpose and even here...
  2. Guardian Enzo

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Thanks, Alan. I've never steamed a felt hat before, so I'm a bit nervous about it. But I suppose there's really no other way to find out, huh?
  3. Guardian Enzo

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I posted this in the "Questions" thread too, but I'm not sure how many people are following that one so I thought I'd ask here too... I received my hat from Dacquino today, and while I wait to hear back from Luisa I'd love to hear some opinions. The hat is beautiful, but it seems to have...
  4. Guardian Enzo

    Ask a question, get an answer

    I'll be posting more pics on the D'acquino thread, but while I wait to hear back from Luisa I thought I'd ask you experts. The hat is beautiful, but it seems to have been damaged in shipping. Likely the cardboard insert has dug into the topside of the brim and left some "wounds" - shallow...
  5. Guardian Enzo

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Wowzers, "Item Under Delivery". I'm getting all nervous now, like meeting the bride for an arranged marriage.
  7. Guardian Enzo

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Well, the good news is it's in Japan already, and released by customs. The bad news is it's "with duties". Hope it's not too much - that's a first for me since I've been here.
  8. Guardian Enzo

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Who?
  9. Guardian Enzo

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Did you ever buy one from her, Joao? You could have picked it up! My tracking says "CTT Expresso", which I take to be a large private Portuguese shipping company. We'll see how long it goes, no ETA on the tracking so far.
  10. Guardian Enzo

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Me and the 50's Steson 3X Beaver at Kitano Tenmangu in Kyoto. Turned into a nice day, with the plum blossoms (Tenjin's favorite) in fine form.
  11. Guardian Enzo

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Joao, you may as well have driven a spike through my heart...
  13. Guardian Enzo

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Well, it shipped - with a surprise change I'll talk about when it arrives. I have no idea how long it'll take to get to Japan from Portugal, but I'm intensely curious to say the least. Pics when it gets here.
  14. Guardian Enzo

    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    Here's a Borsalino in Kyoto (with me underneath it). Italy and Japan have always gotten along well...
  15. Guardian Enzo

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Unidentified '50s Borsalino at my new neighbor in Kyoto, Toji Temple.
  16. Guardian Enzo

    How to remove odors from a hat?

    You might want to try putting the hats in a sealed bag with an unsealed container of coffee grounds. Coffee is an amazing odor absorber.
  17. Guardian Enzo

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Think a classic 40's Stetson or competitor - open crown slightly over 5" (I did request a specific bash), 2 5/8" brim. I showed her some pics of what I wanted, and gave her my first and second choices for ribbon color and width. Luisa is very flexible about specific requests. I'll go into...
  19. Guardian Enzo

    Need some fedora advice

    Actually the logo for her company says "D'acquino", and that spelling is used several times in the description. Maybe she used "Dacquino" too in order to make web searches easier.
  20. Guardian Enzo

    Need some fedora advice

    I would point out that D'acquino Hats on Etsy will make you a custom fur felt fedora for less than $100. You can check the reviews there (outstanding) but of more interest might be the thread here, which has a few Loungers' personal experiences in dealing with Luisa, and some photos. I have...
  21. Guardian Enzo

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Small update: I can confirm that Luisa does buy her felts from FEPSA. Hat isn't ready yet so I can't comment as to that, but I will say her service and communication has been excellent.
  22. Guardian Enzo

    Borsalino Trilby dating help needed!!!

    Borsalinos are harder to date than cheerleaders...
  23. Guardian Enzo

    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    Stunning color and ribbon work there - beautiful.

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