This has been a truly exciting thread. Thank you all for your time and effort in sharing these photos. Maybe someday I will be in the position to join in what looks like a lot of fun and even educational.
I have 3 hats on order with The Custom Hatter, and one another due to arrive tomorrow. Bingles you are fortunate to live so close to Gary's shop.
Gary made me a mink and beaver hat that I admire and cherish more than my Optimo 1000 and for a fraction of the price. I also like the idea of...
Sorry Sam, I (mispelled) / misspelled your name (same).
Thanks for the support my friends.:)
The hat pin which I thought was unfashionable was, I am told by the ebay seller, a pin worn by firefighters. Looking at it, I couldn't tell, all I knew is, it HAD to go.:eeek:
Neil: I do believe there are other hat makers out there that can do just as good a job at making a hat (Gary White, Art Fawcett come to mind), . I have 2 Optimos and another that hopefully will arrive today (a straw milan for summer). However, for straws I also believe that Optimo makes the best.
Buler: I agree with billy, that hat looks like it was made for you. Oh wait, it WAS made for you. It looks like one of the best on the net.
Mr. Paladin, Jed, Indycop, DJH: You gentlemen have found , most likely through trial and error, the hats that work for you. Very nice guys.
Steve: I...
I saw this hat on ebay. I was looking at the velours. I saw this poor pathetic looking hat and decided to rescue it. It is from the 50's I assume, as I found this advertisement:
I wanted to see how a hat was made so I tore it apart and went to work on it. wet it down, shrank it (too big)...
Al and Alan, great pictures. You guys really know how to show off a beautiful hat.
Mike: what is that hat you are wearing at Disney.
gtdean48 and hatophile: great action shots.
hatophile , couldn't imagine ever seeing you without a hat. They really compliment you.
Mr. Paladin: your hats are always so smooth and fresh looking. You have a nice collection, and that color suits you.
jlee562: I wish other young men would take the time to upgrade their appearance as you...
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