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Hat preference?
Pretty early for me to have a preference (still trying to find out what works for me). I seem to favor gamblers and straw. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
That hat appeals to me. Milan with a big brim and pugaree. Dang nice. It wears well on you. I'm tempted. Real nice. There's not a line on that hat that's out of place. Perfectly symmetrical. Looks great. Moon, you wear that CD and the Strato's like nobody else. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Sweet. Positively crispy. The band is real nice too. These Milans are killing me. -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
I agree with that. I read on someone's blog this morning that a friend told them that you can walk down the street with a bolt in your nose and get no reaction, but wear a hat... -
Black Sheep Hat Works
Apologies. I thought, "Mike's Pens," and Googled it. Who knew? I dig fountain pens. You are selling on ebay? A lot of sellers on ebay have etsy shops—I made that (mental) jump. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikesPenTurningZ I made an erroneous assumption. My sincere apologies. But you are a pen fan... -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Man, I wish I could wear a hat like you fellas. Then again, you all have good taste. Maybe some will rub off. -
Black Sheep Hat Works
I agree. That's a handsome Summer hat and I really like the pug—as you said, it makes it. By the way, checked out your Etsy store. Really nice pens! I collect fountain pens as well, though, this hat bug may well usurp the pen funds. I can see that Pelikan Stresemann waving goodbye. -
Akubra Overload
Thanks for the kind replies and encouragement, gentlemen. Rogerstg, I agree with Bob, that the bash you put on yours looks great. Fits you perfectly. Your explanation of why certain elements work or don't, makes sense and I can picture it much more easily now. Thank you for that. Moon, you... -
Akubra Overload
Finally got around to shaping the CD Saturday morning. Soaked the crown with a spray bottle of distilled water and formed (what I thought was) a quite nice teardrop w/pinches on the front in a typical fedora shape. Tried it on and couldn't get along with it. It just wasn't me. So, went to the... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Greg, you look famous in that Optimo. That's a flipp'in good looking Panama and you wear it with aplomb (as with every hat you don)! I had wondered what a BB looked like "in the wild." That appears to be as sheer as butterfly wings. -
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Akubra sizing: I wear a 57.5... What should I order? Shrink or stretch?
Zombie, thanks for a great, visual explanation. Fairly subtle difference and now I know. If your bashes are amateur—you fooled me. I think they look danged good. Bob, yes, your BG Camp Draft telescope—nice. Right up my alley. I just got a small spray bottle for distilled water and the tea... -
Berets, Anyone?
And so it is. I started off with an inexpensive fifteen buck wool beret that somehow went missing. I only discovered your shop after I had purchased the Hoquy (kicks self). Having read what you have to say about berets on your site, I developed a liking for the Boina Exposición Super Lujo... -
Akubra sizing: I wear a 57.5... What should I order? Shrink or stretch?
Thanks for that. I had originally wanted to go the same route you did with yours (I like your style and choice of hats, btw), but girlie-girl actually stated a preference for a teardrop and she never comments on my lids. IDK. I'll see what happens and how I'm feeling when I get to it. What is... -
Akubra sizing: I wear a 57.5... What should I order? Shrink or stretch?
So, I took Zombie's, Bob's and ingineer's collective approaches. That is to say, I did each. Wore it for a few (hot and humid) evenings, then soaked the inside of the sweat band and stowed it in a very warm room. It worked. Got home last night, went and fetched the hat out of the attic... -
Terms Which Have Disappeared
Was working on a boat one day and a friend was helping. He asked me to move the "trestle-bench" over to help support some wood. Meaning; sawhorse. Now I prefer the old-school name.- foamy
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Berets, Anyone?
Okay. Lexol and a hat jack. Had been meaning to buy a hat jack anyway and now I have a good reason. Thank you gentlemen, for the advice—it's very much appreciated. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Heck of a lid! I like it bunches. Nice shirt as well—Didn't Poly Ester pass away last year? -
Berets, Anyone?
I bought a Hoquy Beret/Laulhere a month or so ago and have yet to wear it out (kinda waiting for Fall). I had a look at it last night and gave it another try-on as it was just slightly big when I first got it. Well, it's sweat band has shrunk and cupped and dried out a good bit, making it... -
How To Paint On A Leather Jacket 101, Part 4: The theory #2
Thanks, Stand By. Located the other two parts after I posted on #3. Cool threads and nice art. I'm a pin-up fan boy. I like most all of the old painters/illustrators, but Gil Elvgren (of course) is my favorite.- foamy
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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How To Paint On A Leather Jacket 101, Part 4: The theory #2
Nice work and tutorial! Glad I stumbled on to this. Looks like fun. Your insistence on taking care of your brushes is accurate. I still have and use (quite a bit) at least two Delta Red Sable's from when I was in high school (early '70's). Do not put a brush in a jar or glass—it'll golf-club on...- foamy
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
