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Post New Hats Here!
Apparently these Borsalinos are sized in accordance with the UK rather than US measurement system, interesting -
An Inquiry Regarding John McMicking of L&H Hats
FYI the canada.com domain went dark several years back ergo the email address which you located is an oldie & doesn't really indicate whether McMicking is still around, if you find him let us know ... regards from the Great White North -
what do you do ...?
That's a very nice straight razor indeed. And you're a courageous chap to actually shave with it. I inherited my father's straight razor. A few years back I decided to try it out. But I chickened out! Resorted to my safety razor, sad to say. -
The School of Hard Knox
I see what you mean. Using an on-line calculator which accounts for USD inflation, $20 in 1915 is $468.36 in 2016. -
Help with {date or identify} a hat please.....!
Here's a link to one of many hat sizing pages, this happens to be on the Hats Plus site: https://www.hats-plus.com/t-hat-sizing.aspx The tape measure should just be snugged up around your head. You're at least a 7-1/8 using US sizing. Happy hunting! -
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Help with {date or identify} a hat please.....!
No don't remove the plastic liner protector from your Biltmore "Rideau". You seem to be new to the "good hat" world, I'm sorry that this acquisition wasn't up to snuff. Spend some time reading the posts here & also researching on the Web. If you have any questions, the membership on this... -
Help with {date or identify} a hat please.....!
Does the liner logo say "Rideau" above "Biltmore"? -
Help with {date or identify} a hat please.....!
Did you turn up the Biltmore's sweatband for a look-see? There may be some info on the back of the sweatband &/or the bottom half of an informational tag may be underneath there. -
Ask a question, get an answer
Here's a blurb that I saved which indicates that between 1982 & 1987 Stetson US owned the shares of Biltmore Canada. This explains the Biltmore-Stetson stamp. Regrettably for some reason I saved the info in .txt format & no longer recall the source of this; but I must have thought it reliable... -
Ask a question, get an answer
Somewhere I picked up that after Stetson closed their Canadian plant, Biltmore (then still Canadian) was licensed to produce Canadian Stetsons. I don't recall the relevant years off the top of my head. Pity the size is only 7, way too small for me. I'd kind of like to acquire a Mountie hat to... -
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Cleaning satin lining
I've become my own guinea pig, I'm afraid. Having recently taken delivery from Delmonico's of a Stetson Royal Open Road in Silverbelly, it is a bit large as expected. I had specified 7-3/4 rather than my usual 7-5/8 on the basis that other of my modern Stetsons have shrunk down to conform to... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Since you've indicated that you'll be replacing the hat band or ribbon, my response may be moot but nevertheless of value for future reference. I make a point of using pure talcum powder. Sources which come readily to mind include: fountain pen repairers (used to lubricate rubber bladders)... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
One further bit of advice, based upon sad experience. The oily stains on your hat appear to be limited to the band. I would therefore strongly urge that you try the talcum powder treatment before resorting to naphtha. It's often problematic to use naphtha to spot clean hat bands. The naphtha... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I had been referring to talcum powder, which I use as an absorbent/poultice ~ same idea as non-clumping kitty litter used to clean up oil spills in the driveway. I've also used naphtha with excellent results on oily stains, when I'm careful to hold the hat overhead. Whereas talc won't spread a... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I've successfully removed greasy leather preservative stains from fur felt hats, which staining was several months old. Your mileage may vary, bearing in mind that a greasy food stain could have various ingredients included therein. -
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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I would try dry talcum powder as a poultice on the oily stains, leaving it in place overnight while positioning the hat so that the splashed area was facing down thereby harnessing the assistance of gravity. This might take several applications. Some use corn starch in lieu of talcum powder... -
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Smokers and Hat Wearers
Good thinking ~ have you ever tried this with a hat smelling of mold/mildew? -
Cleaning satin lining
I've considered using a sheet of cellophane food wrap to protect the liner, tucked in place behind the sweat. Sort of a liner over the liner & replaceable for pennies with minimal effort. Sounds good in theory. Has anyone tried this? -
The Stetson ROYAL OPEN ROAD
I've often though about acquiring an "LBJ" hat so earlier this morning I pulled the trigger on the Delmonico site for an Open Road in silver belly made from "Royal Quality" fur felt. I gave some consideration to the caribou color but decided that I've got too many brown hats, besides which...
