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Curling a brim is an easier proposition than uncurling a brim. Especially if that curl has been factory set. -
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Manipulating the felt - over time - will weaken it. This is why "pinch holes" develop (ala Johnny Depp) from grabbing the crown. With regards to the brim, continual manipulation can alter the original flange of the brim. For example, every so often we hear about someone's hat on which the brim... -
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50's(?) Dobbs 20 Stingy, navy 6 7/8 - 7
Still available....takers at $50?- jlee562
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Worst they can do is say no....my dealings with JJ have been positive and they're pretty good about communication, so I say why not. -
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The Stratoliner Appreciation Club {MODERN}
Yes, the Premier is Royal Deluxe quality, so in theory, slightly higher quality. What this actually means in the real world is a "trade secret." Whomever is running the Stetson Japan instagram seems to be under the impression that the Royal Deluxe is 10% beaver, but our local Hatco emissary... -
Stetson Stetsonian
Ok @VintageEveryday this might be your last, best chance for a Stetsonian.... JJ is clearing out their stock, code SEASON25 will get you 25% off for $195 plus free ground shipping... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I have an identical looking playboy which I'm assuming must be of the same approximate vintage...and I gotta say the one I have is not nearly as fine as my (slightly) earlier Playboy. The felt is nice and soft, but this one is noticeably thicker than it's earlier iteration. Here's some... -
Western, anyone?
I like it a lot! These new-school hatters are doing some very cool things with double and triple dying the felts to get new looks. -
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If you like the way it looks dry, that's fine. The thing about steam is that it "reactivates" the stiffener in the felt and makes it easier to shape, then the hat will hold the shape it dries in. same principle with getting it wet, except it takes longer to dry. -
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I tried desperately to snipe basically the same hat in a size 7 a while back and somebody wanted it more than me cuz I tapped out at $375. An amount I might have regretted later, but a black Boss Raw Edge is something of a grail hat to me. -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I actually almost gambled money on that hat to flip it! -
Hats on TV
The big hit video game of the fall was Red Dead Redemption 2, which is set in 1899. While not entirely 100% historically accurate, there is a lot of attention to detail. The game follows a gang of outlaws on the run from the law and encroaching society. The main character is Arthur Morgan (my... -
Looking for hat information?
Dobbs El Dorado. It's a shangtung Milan, but should be pretty available. If you have a pile of cash to burn: https://optimo.com/collection/the-homburg-52 https://www.brentblack.com/mens-montecristi-panama-hats.html#Homburg Inbetween the Dobbs and the Optimo/BB in terms of price, would be Art... -
The Official Stetson Nutria Quality Thread
Fantastic! I'm glad that one got saved. -
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How to travel with hats
Well...here's what I can say. I have a 10x Resistol Cogburn. I've worn this hat in the rain a lot and it's still a pretty stiff hat. Just speaking for myself, I wouldn't worry about it getting damaged. It's a tough hat. But if you just want to stow it and forget about it, yeah, get a hat can... -
What is your favorite hat crease?
The felt will stay in whatever shape it dries in, so if the clips are on there while it's drying, they're going to leave a mark. JJ showed the easy way on their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/0YAUEKwS5t/ -
Photographs Of Hats Fresh From Surviving The Elements
I meant to post this the other day. We've actually been having some clear days this week, but it'll be raining again next week, so this modern Boss Raw Edge will come out again soon. -
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Curious about that Smithsonian comment. Is there a hat expert or repository I don't know about? Or am I missing something about these hats that gives them historical significance? -
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The ol' Scientific Hat Finishing and Renovating book advises that a full cleaning of straw hats is best done with a solution of oxalic acid, but requires a full stripping and reblocking of the hat. I don't know who, if anybody, can provide this service for a vintage boater. I would contact Art...
